PARCO GAMES to Make Its First Exhibition at BitSummit PUNCH, One of Japan's Largest Indie Game Events

PARCO GAMES, the game label of PARCO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter 'PARCO'), will exhibit for the first time at 'BitSummit PUNCH,' one of Japan's largest indie game events, which marks its 14th year.

The theme of the exhibition booth is a 'kiosk,' a small shop offering a rich lineup of everything from game trials to merchandise from PARCO GAMES.

In addition to test-playing the four exhibited titles, the booth will sell original merchandise, including new products, and distribute novelty items.

Furthermore, a special collaboration with 'Coffee Talk Tokyo' (Publisher: Chorus Worldwide), scheduled for release on Thursday, May 21, has also been confirmed. Having held multiple POPUP events and collaboration cafes for the 'Coffee Talk' series since 2024, PARCO GAMES will sell new merchandise commemorating the release of this title.

Additionally, merchandise for indie game titles that have previously held POP UP events and other activities at PARCO GAMES will also be available for purchase.

On the first day of BitSummit PUNCH, the latest information regarding PARCO GAMES is scheduled to be unveiled for the first time.

About 'BitSummit PUNCH'

One of Japan's premier indie game festivals held annually in Kyoto. It was established in 2012 with the aim of 'broadcasting interesting domestic indie games to the world.'

■ Dates: Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
*May 22 is Business Day; May 23 and 24 are Public Days

■ Venue: Kyoto International Exhibition Hall 'Miyako Messe' (9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8343)

■ Booth: 1F-A14

List of Titles Exhibited at PARCO GAMES Booth

'Finding Polka'
- Genre: Walking simulator / adventure to find a dog
- Novelty distributed at venue: Bookmark, book cover, paper bag
- Topics: Nominated for Best Visual Design at BitSummit PUNCH! / Demo version featuring the new 'Farm/Ranch' map is now available!

'Constance'
- Genre: 2D action adventure
- Novelty distributed at venue: Bottle opener type smartphone stand
- Topics: Console versions have been on sale since May 1! (Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S)

'Antarctic Project'
- Genre: Survival adventure
- Novelty distributed at venue: Cleaner cloth
- Topics: Major update including the addition of a save function and a first-person perspective!

'The Berlin Apartment'
- Genre: 2D exploration adventure
- Novelty distributed at venue: Handkerchief
- Topics: Nominated for the International Award at BitSummit PUNCH! / Won Best Story and Best Graphics at the German Computer Game Awards (DCP) in May!

Exhibition Title 1: 'Finding Polka'
■ Genre: Walking simulator / adventure to find a dog
■ Platform: Steam
■ Price: TBD
■ Developer: lidlocks (Japan)
■ Official HP: https://games.parco.jp/games/detail/?id=106

'There are friends I want to meet. There is family I want to meet.'
A walking simulator where you look for Polka somewhere on the map.
The rustic world drawn with a ballpoint pen gently welcomes you with humor and playfulness.

[BitSummit PUNCH] Nominated for Best Visual Design!
[Demo available now!] A demo version featuring a new 'Farm/Ranch' map is available on Steam. It can also be test-played at the venue.
[Venue Novelties] Show your wishlist registration screen for this work at the venue to receive an original 'book cover and paper bag' as a gift! Those who stop by the booth will receive a 'bookmark' made of paper called 'Polka'.

Exhibition Title 2: 'Constance'
■ Genre: 2D action adventure
■ Platform: Steam / Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S
■ Price: From 2,300 yen
■ Developer: Blue Backpack (Germany)
■ Official HP: https://games.parco.jp/page/constance/

[Now on sale for Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S!]