PAX Rising Showcase

The PAX Rising Showcase is an intensely curated collection of games selected by the PAX Team and highlighted on the show floor. If a game is part of the Rising Showcase, it's because we believe the title stands out from the crowd in gameplay, entertainment, or inventiveness; regardless of which genres or platforms you favor.

Wondering how to get your game featured in the PAX Rising Showcase? Each year before our show (approximately  3-4 months before, usually around when Badges go on sale), we put out an application for that year’s selection. This goes through a lengthy review process to curate the brightest and most promising games submitted to be highlighted at the show.

Explore the archive of past winners below.

PAX Rising Showcase 2026 applications will be opening shortly! Be on the lookout via our Get Involved page and our newsletter.

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