# Steam hosts LATAM Games Festival 2026 showcasing Latin American indie games

> **Key takeaway:** Valve is hosting LATAM Games Festival 2026 on Steam, a showcase of independent games from Latin American developers presented as part of Argentina's Video Game Expo (EVA).

**Published:** 2026-10-21T15:15:38+00:00 
**Source:** Valve Steam Community Global News 
**Category:** open-gaming 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/steam-hosts-latam-games-festival-2026-showcasing-latin-ameri.html 

## Summary
LATAM Games Festival 2026 is now live on Steam, featuring indie games from developers across Latin America. The festival is presented in partnership with EVA, Argentina's annual video game expo. Players can browse and try games spanning action, adventure, horror, and cozy genres, with many titles already available on Steam and others listed as upcoming releases.

## What's in the festival
- Festival is accessible through Steam's store and news interface
- Games are filterable by genre including action, adventure, horror, and cozy experiences
- Mix of released titles and upcoming projects from the region
- Presented as part of EVA (Exposición de Videojuegos Argentina), running since 2003
- Official EVA website at play.expoeva.com lists additional games and developers

## Why it matters
The festival provides visibility for independent developers in a region often underrepresented in global game distribution, potentially connecting Latin American studios with Linux and Steam Deck players through Steam's platform.