This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Game Developer Game Development Indy 
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Thanks to the constant development of technology and an ever-growing set of powerful tools, indie developers can create games that rival those made by big studios. If you're an indie developer looking to take your project to the next level, here's your essential toolkit for 2024.
334 
Game Developer
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Indie developers like Quinn K, Cosmo D, Taylor McCue and more name their "unsung heroes" of 2023.
327
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Game Developer
MARCH 25, 2024
The So-Fu program will help Japanese indie devs with product management, teach them more about game development, and how to pitch their projects to stakeholders.
346 
Game From Scratch
JANUARY 9, 2025
GameFromScratch.com LVR 3D Lua Game Development Framework Today we are checking out LVR, a free and open source 3D Lua game and VR development framework heavily inspired by LVE. LVE is a popular 2D game development framework, recently made famous for powering the smash indie hit Belatro.
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Recorded during GDC Showcase 23, we picked strategist Chris Zukowski's brain about how to best cut through the noise and successfully market an indie game.
223 
Game Developer
DECEMBER 27, 2022
It's games like these, which ask us to examine ourselves as we work through them and strive to become better people, that make me love this medium.
246 
Game Developer
JULY 12, 2024
I will attempt to provide the games developer community with my thoughts regarding how I ventured into 'solo indie' games development.
318 
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 20, 2024
Virtuos has acquired British indie game developer, Third Kind Games. Virtuos says the acquisition will enhance its "AAA co-development capabilities and establish a new foothold for Virtuos in the UK."
129 
Game Developer
MARCH 20, 2024
Longtime developer Rez Graham shares the advantages (and disadvantages) of building your own tech for indie game development.
324 
Big Games
MARCH 27, 2025
Developers are constantly seeking the best tools to create engaging, high-performance games that can run smoothly on a wide range of Android devices. Two of the most popular game enginesUnity and Unreal are the top choices for Android game development. Merits: Easy to learn and use for rapid development.
52 
Game Developer
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The Game Developers Conference has donated several passes to Indie Giving, which provides discounted rates for hopeful attendees in exchange for one day of volunteering with a Bay Area charity group.
219 
Game Developer
MARCH 20, 2025
Indie roguelike deckbuilding game Balatro from solo developer LocalThunk has taken the pot at the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards on Wednesday. No jokers here!
248 
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 7, 2024
But not in the world Tomasz Ostafin, founder of indie studio Petums , is creating. Pirofauna is the second game by tiny indie studio Petums. The first game Papetura was successful enough for Ostafin to make game development his full-time occupation. Petums is actually just me.
249 
Big Games
JANUARY 12, 2025
From improved graphics to reduced latency, remote gaming brings unparalleled opportunities for both players and developers. Lets explore how it will transform the mobile game development landscape and why this shift holds immense potential for developers and players alike.
PreMortem.Games
MAY 30, 2024
The province is renowned for its collaborative video game development community, where established companies lend a helping hand to newcomers. Institutions such as Red River College Polytech , with its Game Development program, are also pivotal in cultivating the next generation of game developers.
118 
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
A collection of indie game makers are in favor of Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. The developer cohort includes Curve Games, Finji, Iam8bit, and Strange Scaffold.
118 
Game Wisdom
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
How Indie Developers Are Utilizing AI Voice Generators Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Within the changing indie game development paradigm, artificial intelligence (AI) voice generators have emerged as game-changers, allowing small studios to create deep, immersive audio that previously belonged to the domain of high-budget, big-studio productions.
52 
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 18, 2024
Crowdfunding, once hailed as the knight in shining armor for indie game developers seeking financial support, has undergone significant evolution over the years. The post Is crowdfunding still a viable funding option for indie game developers? appeared first on PreMortem Games.
104 
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
This article covers five key aspects—production, community, development, storytelling, and updates—valuable for both indie and AAA game developers.
198 
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 16, 2024
Google has opened applications for its 2024 Indie Games Fund. A group of Latin American game studios will receive a share of $2 million, with each recipient receiving between $150,000 to $200,000. The fund is open to indie game developers that have already launched a game on Google Play or other mobile platforms, PC and console.
114 
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 21, 2024
A new fund for Ireland-based indie game developers is now accepting applications, with grants of up to £15,000 on offer. IndieDev2024 is run by Ardán, a division of Galway Film Centre, and Imirt: The Irish Game Makers Association, with support from both Northern Ireland Screen and Screen Ireland.
119 
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
BitCake Studio , an indie game development studio based in Brazil, is celebrating its 10th year in the industry. Eduardo Lamhut, the company’s main Game Designer and Creative Director of the upcoming game Atomic Picnic , explains how the company started.
129 
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Since its launch in 2019, the initiativeoriginally backed by a $100 million fundhas supported a wide range of creators, from indie game developers to open-source toolmakers and film studios. million to support the continued development of Blender, a leading open-source 3D creation suite.
104 
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 22, 2023
And it takes a special kind of developer that wants to fly solo. This year we featured over 20 brave game creators in our solo developers-series and we like to share some highlights. It took solo game developer Graham Reid great effort to finish his game. “I Her upcoming game, Spilled! ,
257 
AWS Games
MARCH 12, 2024
More than entertainment, video games unite people across the globe with common interests. It’s that sense of community that drives Freedom Games to support indie developers in bringing their titles to players worldwide. AWS helps our developers get to market faster and makes the journey easier,” said Duncan.
119 
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 13, 2023
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle in the Moscone Centre and just have a good conversation and decent coffee with Dutch games industry professionals? Here you will find game developers, publishers and tool- and tech providers ready to do business. Dutch Indies Like Paladin Studios.
197 
AWS Games
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Grabbing the attention of gamers is challenging in a crowded market, but QORPO s unique video gaming experiences stand out. Leveraging many managed services from Amazon Web Services (AWS), the game developer, publisher, and solutions provider accelerated creative game development for popular titles like Citizen Conflict.
85 
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Getting your game noticed isn't easy, and it's particularly tough for indie game developers right now. But even then, indie games have a much harder time cutting through the noise. Read more
107 
iXie gaming
MAY 26, 2023
Indie game production has grown in popularity and competition in recent years. With technological developments and increased accessibility to game creation tools, an increasing number of developers can build and release their own games. However, the road to success is not easy.
52 
iXie gaming
MAY 26, 2023
Indie game production has grown in popularity and competition in recent years. With technological developments and increased accessibility to game creation tools, an increasing number of developers can build and release their own games. However, the road to success is not easy.
52 
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
This article is part of the game-dev advice newsletter Levelling the Playing Field by Rami Ismail. If you want to know more about the art, craft and science of game development, subscribe here. Feelings are a deeply under-discussed part of game development, and an even more deeply underappreciated part of entrepreneurship.
104 
Game Development News
APRIL 3, 2025
NEOWIZ has unveiled a new indie game development program called NEOWIZ Quest
52 
Ask a Game Dev
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The amount of crossover from regular software engineering and game development is not nil, and leveling up in software engineering is a net positive towards making your dream game work out too. and programming generally pays a lot better than indie dev work.
52 
CG Spectrum
APRIL 3, 2023
The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) was held last week in San Francisco, boasting 28,000 attendees ! Penny was kind enough to share her experience at GDC and why she believes it's such a valuable event for people looking to break into the games industry. ✌️ Build your community while you build your game dev skills!
Game Dev Unchained
MAY 9, 2023
The Transformative Landscape of Game Development: A Deep Dive with Willem Delventhal As a digital ecosystem thrives and transforms at a rapid pace, a recent conversation with game designer and educator Willem Delventhal offered insights into the evolving realm of game development.
98 
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Set in a beautiful, Slavic-inspired world, Selfloss by Kazakhstan-based indie studio Goodwin Games is an adventure that explores themes of grief, healing, and resilience. ” Epic MegaGrant Developing a game in Kazakhstan poses its own set of challenges, as Khoroshavin explains.
104 
Perforce
MAY 10, 2023
Whether you’re just starting out and eager to develop your first game or if you have made a few games already, these indie game development tips can help you in designing your next game.
52 
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
He has helped numerous developers close deals and accumulated a ton of invaluable experience in the world of game publishing and funding. “I I get to travel the world and help indie game developers succeed.” Paying yourself and the team is crucial to prevent developer burnout and ensure the quality of the game.
232 
Game Wisdom
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Why You Can’t Objectively Build Great Games Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com I was reading a piece over on Game Developer that gave me pause for a second about whether this is what game design at the AAA level is about now — focusing on analytics and trying to “math” the perfect … The post Why You Can’t Objectively (..)
105 
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 20, 2024
If your game isn't fun or feasible, kill it.
135 
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 2, 2024
Mobile and indie game developer Paladin Studios has ceased its operations. Paladin's announcement attributed the decision to the studio's lack of work. "We We unfortunately failed to land enough work to cover our burn-rate. Yesterday we hit an inflection point for our financial security," it said. Read more
136 
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 1, 2024
Yoshida, who is head of PlayStation Indies, and Rice, who is lead curator for Day of the Devs, will hold a talk titled 'Supporting Indies and Creativity in Game Development', where they will discuss the challenges indie studios may face and the support PlayStation can provide, as well as their shared experience of working with indie devs.
127 
Game From Scratch
APRIL 11, 2024
GameFromScratch.com Smash Indie Hit Sequel Slay the Spire 2 Made with Godot The sequel to the smash hit indie deck building game Slay the Spire was just announced at the Triple-I showcase.
88
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
We have resent the email to
Are you sure you want to cancel your subscriptions?
Let's personalize your content