September 4, 2026
Road to Polaris 2026: Gamecity Showcases 6 Games Made in Hamburg
At the Polaris Convention in Hamburg, from October 9–11, we’ll be bringing six fantastic games to “The Sandbox” games hall as part of our “Road to Polaris” program. Stop by, talk to the developers, and learn all about Gamecity Hamburg and games made in Hamburg.
After gamescom comes Polaris Con! From October 9 to 11, the Polaris Convention will take place at the Hamburg Exhibition Center. As part of the “Road to Polaris” program, Gamecity Hamburg will bring six games to the Gamecity Hamburg booth for free. In the legendary “Sandbox” hall, you’ll find these six games from Hamburg:
Duck ‘n‘ Run Games – Light of Atlantis
In this 2D Metroidvania puzzle adventure, players control the water levels in different areas and switch between different robots to solve the ancient secrets of sunken underwater world of Atlantis. The game is to be released end of year, and received our Gamecity Hamburg Prototype Funding and was part of our Games Lift Incubator.
Tiny Roar – Lou’s Lagoon
In this cozy exploration-and-crafting adventure: players fly their seaplane between tropical islands, collect resources with the Swirler, rebuild storm damaged communities, and unravel the mystery surrounding Uncle Lou’s disappearance. The game is out now!
Heartdriven Games – When Stars Align
When Stars Align is a story-rich, cozy adventure game with puzzle elements. Players take on the role as a fallen star to help restore the shattered night sky. Along the way, they will help other fallen stars and recover lost memories. They will meet various characters who offer insights into a past life and can freely explore the island, solve puzzles, and uncover the mystery of this world piece by piece.
EdelErde – Sonar Mining Co.
“Sonar Mining Co.” is an incremental first-person submarine mining game. Players work for a deep-sea mining company and harvest valuable ore deep beneath the ocean's waves. They use sonar, mining equipment, and specialized tools to extract resources—and keep their rusty submarine in good working order.
Chasmic Drop Studio – Ungradable: Twisted Card Grading
Ungradable is a horror simulation game where the player takes on the role of a card grader at a shady company, using tools to inspect cards for anomalies − sealing away their power, surviving another shift, and finding a way out of this vicious job. The game was received our Prototype Funding and the team was part of our Games Lift Incubator.
thatFain – Bloodspill
Bloodspill is a fast-paced, pvp retro fps with one hit combat, featuring classic gamemodes like deathmatch, capture the flag and conquest! In classic retro style the players decide how they want to conquer their enemies. The game will be released on October 2, 2026!
Let's see you at Polaris!
About Polaris:
The POLARIS Convention is Northern Germany's largest event for gaming, anime, manga, cosplay and Asian pop culture. From October 9-11, 2026, the Hamburg Messe will transform into a unique meeting point for fans and professionals.
