Europe’s first fully funded
indie games residency!
The Rabbit is a one-month creative residency designed to empower emerging and established indie developers.
From November 2nd to November 29th, 2025, 15 selected participants will live, work, and collaborate in a supportive, inspiring environment.
Europe’s first fully funded indie games residency
The Rabbit is a one-month creative residency designed to empower emerging and established indie developers.
From November 2nd to November 28th, 2025, 15 selected participants will live, work, and collaborate in a supportive, inspiring environment.
Europe’s first fully funded indie games residency
The Rabbit is a one-month creative residency designed to empower emerging and established indie developers.
From November 2nd to November 28th, 2025, 15 selected participants will live, work, and collaborate in a supportive, inspiring environment.
Hop on to The Rabbit!
A place to learn, experience nature and grow as a part of an international indie dev community.
Hop on to The Rabbit!
A place to learn, experience nature and grow as a part of an international indie dev community.
Housing, Meals & Stipend
Participants receive free accommodation, 3x meals per day (vegetarian or vegan), and a €500 stipend to support their experience.
Travel Support
We assist with local and international travel, prioritizing applicants with financial need to ensure broad accessibility.
Creative Workspace
Residents share a game-making lab, along with dedicated areas for focused solo work and welcoming spaces that encourage team collaboration and creative exchange.
Learn & Growth
Take part in engaging workshops led by industry pros, and individual team coaching to address your specific challenges.
Natural Retreat Setting
Hosted at Coconat A Workation Retreat in the heart of Brandenburg’s countryside, the residency blends nature, comfort, and focus with forest walks, shared meals, and space for creative breakthroughs and meaningful connections.
Diverse & Inclusive Community
Our goal is to achieve at least 50% participation of people from marginalized genders, and actively welcome teams from underrepresented communities and from the Global South.
Check Out our Past Editions!
More than 3 years bringing together talented game developers around the world.
Check Out our Past Editions!
More than 3 years bringing together talented game developers around the world.
Official Rabbit Selection
Selected teams will receive an official badge of honor for their Steam pages and websites!
Official Rabbit Selection
Selected teams will receive an official badge of honor for their Steam pages and websites!
Meet the Team
Julianne Becker
Director
Ruth Lemmen
Program Director
Irene Preuss
Public Relations Director
Javier Jaeger
Project Officer
Matthias Loker
IT Officer
Ekaterina Zhurenkova
Communications Officer
Meet the Team
Julianne Becker
Director
Ruth Lemmen
Program Director
Irene Preuss
Public Relations Director
Javier Jaeger
Program Officer
Matthias Loker
IT Officer
Ekaterina Zhurenkova
Communications Officer
The Rabbit Winners: 2025 Edition
Meet the games and teams that stood out this year, taking their visions to the next level at The Rabbit 2025.
The Rabbit Winners: 2025 Edition
Meet the games and teams that stood out this year, taking their visions to the next level at The Rabbit 2025.
It’s Always Your Fault
YukimiSoft
USA
Hedenite
Heden Smugglers
Ukraine, Germany
Kachin!
Remulla Games
Spain
Crownbreakers
Sharkbomb Studios
Germany (Stuttgart)
Deck of Memories
Sentiment Games
Germany (Berlin)
Entangled Forest: the Rings of Time
Neonature
Germany (Brandenburg)
Backing The Future of Indie-Games
The Rabbit Indie Games Residency is made possible through the generous support of Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg
Empowering Creative Innovation
The Rabbit Indie Games Residency is supported by Berliner Sparkasse, helping us nurture the next generation of indie game creators.
Backing The Future of Indie-Games
The Rabbit Indie Games Residency is made possible through the generous support of Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg
Our Partners
Our Partners
Meet the organizations supporting The Rabbit Indie Games Residency
Ready to Hop into the Rabbit Hole?
Ready to Hop into the Rabbit Hole?
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