[INDIE GAMES VN AWARDS 2025] UNVEILING NOMINATION LIST #7 – BEST VISUAL DIRECTION

Best Visual Direction is not simply about finding the game with the most beautiful graphics, but about how artistic elements are combined most effectively. This category honors games with a clear artistic vision, where light and color are used as tools to convey emotion throughout the gameplay experience.

After a thorough review process, we are proud to present the six outstanding nominees for Best Visual Direction:

1. MELAN Beyond its music, visuals, and storytelling, the warm color palette and gentle artistic style of Melan help create its signature nostalgic atmosphere. Steam: https://t.co/8g1DXLFM5P

2. STARSHIP SCRAMBLE A vibrant and dynamic outer space world. Starship Scramble uses bright colors and unique character designs to build a universe that is both friendly and adventurous, where every frame is lively and visually captivating. Steam: https://t.co/gP7nbHOMOI

3. MR RED FACE: BAD PARENTING 1 A minimalist yet haunting artistic direction. Bad Parenting uses light and shadow with subtlety to craft a chilling atmosphere, making what remains unseen even more frightening than what is shown. Steam: https://t.co/lsh75FKqWt

4. STAY STILL 2 A minimalist art style with exceptional use of lighting. Stay Still 2 creates a sense of claustrophobic fear through deliberate manipulation of light and darkness, with every visual detail serving the tension. Steam: https://t.co/mHsW2nW3lS

5. FACELESS Faceless builds a mysterious ambiance through its delicate use of color and light, where every scene resembles a meaningful artistic painting. https://t.co/4Y4jaXQxBJ: https://t.co/J41AUIf3Qf

6. GOOSING OUT A bright and lively pixel-art style. Goosing Out uses vibrant colors and charming environmental designs to create a fun and engaging world. https://t.co/dlCfxUO3TQ: https://t.co/SmJMCUpI4b

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