GDQ charity speedruns spotlight tiny indie games

TL;DR
The Games Done Quick charity speedrunning marathon doubles as a launchpad for small indie games, giving titles like Bat to the Heavens and Small Saga crucial exposure to tens of thousands of viewers, boosting sales and wishlists through Twitch buzz and community chatter—though developers warn such attention may come with tradeoffs beyond the charitable focus.
- A charity speedrunning event has turned into a perfect showcase for smaller games The Verge
- 10 RPG runs to watch during AGDQ 2026 RPG Site
- Mega Cat Studios stresses their travel budget to attend Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 Gaming Age
- AGDQ 2026 will show Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans how to beat the JRPG GOTY in 2 hours, sure, but I'm really here for the 70-player Super Mario 64 relay Yahoo! Tech
- Awesome Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 7 here Shacknews
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