Local Game Developers Are Showing Off Their Work at the Fayetteville Public Library This Thursday

NWA has its own indie game development scene, and OZ Play is where you get to see it in action. This year’s showcase features 14 developers, including student teams from the University of Arkansas and local high schools. The range of work on display covers a wide slice of what independent game development looks like in this region.

THE DEETS

📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
🕙 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
🎟️ Free to attend
🔗 More info

What OZ Play Is

OZ Play is a video game showcase featuring independent developers from Northwest Arkansas. The lineup includes local studios, hobbyists, and four student teams. You can play demos, watch trailers, and pick up merch directly from the developers.

Go Hands-On with Games Made Right Here

Most of these games are still in development, which means you get to play them before they’re finished and meet the people building them. Bring your friends and support locally-made games at the library this Thursday.