A new game development competition invites submissions of original games that must fit within a 1.44MB limit of a floppy disk. Hosted by Korean site 2P_Game_Arcade, the contest promotes creative coding skills, offering a ₩1.14 million prize pool (around $750).
The newly launched competition by 2P_Game_Arcade invites game developers to create a game that can fit on a single HD floppy disk, which is limited to 1.44MB. The contest is open to participants from all backgrounds, including professionals, indie creators, and students.
There are minimal restrictions aside from the 1.44MB limit, meaning developers have the flexibility to choose their technology stack, including programming languages and game engines. However, any resources such as images and audio must be legally owned or licensed by the developers. Browser-based games or those that stream data are not eligible for entry.
The contest aims to challenge developers to creatively work within the constraints of limited file sizes, echoing the historical practices seen in demoscene events. Traditional coding competitions often emphasized skillful optimizations within tight space limits, inspiring a new generation of game developers to rethink design and enjoyment in gaming.
The total prize pool for the contest is ₩1.14 million, roughly equivalent to $750 USD. The competition will accept entries until September 4, 2026, at 23:39 Korean time, encouraging a diverse range of submissions.
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A new game development competition invites submissions of original games that must fit within a 1.44MB limit of a floppy disk. Hosted by Korean site 2P_Game_Arcade, the contest promotes creative coding skills, offering a ₩1.14 million prize pool (around $750).