CUFFcade 2026

Calgary’s first independent video game arcade with custom-built cabinets!

Each April, the Calgary Underground Film Festival launches five new indie video games that are free to play, and they remain accessible at Globe Cinema throughout the year. These arcade cabinets feature five new, independent video games. Celebrating its 11th Anniversary this year, CUFFcade is the only curated arcade of its type in Canada. CUFFcade will remain at Globe Cinema throughout the year, and will be free to play. 

2026 GAMES

DRIVING ROGUE by GRAVITY WORKS

Every run is a new story: the city keeps changing, and you'll need pure focus to push your score to the limit.

FOREHEAD CHIP by NATURALLY INTELLIGENT

Join the IMPLANT CORPS and capture the most HOLDOUTS to win the FOREHEAD CHIP!

SUPER CRATE BOX by VLAMBEER

It's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.

VAMPIRE SURVIVORS by PONCLE

Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn!

VVVVVV by TERRY CAVANAGH

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

More about CUFFcade

CUFFcade is an initiative which we started in 2015. Each year we will launch a new set of games at the April festival. These custom cabinets that house the games are portable and can be set up at off-season events. If you are interested in CUFFcade being a part of something in particular, please drop us a line! The games are curated by Mike Lohaus.