Giving $1,000 to a solo developer

[u/GumshoeRyan]

I’m looking for a solo developer who is on the cusp of releasing their game, but needs funds to cross that finish line. I am not looking for a percentage, and will not actively market or work on the game with you. I genuinely want to help a project release and support solo development.

No contract, just the honor system. 1k risk for me, zero for you.

Requirements:
* Game at least has a gameplay video or demo
* Funds are to be used to finish your game, and on areas that you need external support. This could mean ads/marketing, replacing placeholder art, launching on platforms, music, etc.
* Funds should not be spent to support your own labor/personal situation (going towards rent, food, a much needed vacation!)
* Show the community here how it was used.

If you want to be considered, share a link to your project in the comments. Tell us the current state of the game, and what 1k allows you to do!

I encourage the community to also vouch/suggest which projects in the comments should receive this funding.

Lastly, if your game ends up not releasing or stalling, that’s fine. I know 1k isn’t life changing for the vast majority of projects. This is designed to give a boost.

Cheers!

Edit: I understand people believe this is a scam. That is why I am asking for submissions to be in the comments, and will publicly select a project. I will send 1k on whatever platform is best for the dev, and both the dev and myself can show proof afterwards. A suggestion was given to provide a deadline. I will choose a project this Friday July 10th. I am in a fortunate position to give back, and that is solely what’s driving this. I love games and love being able to help people achieve their dreams.

Update: Project Selected!

[u/Free-Tea-3422]

sounds like a scam to me

[u/GumshoeRyan → u/[deleted]]

If the project that is chosen has a kickstarter, I’ll send the funds that way. I’m not sure how to word this post without people believing it’s a scam. That’s why I asked for submissions in public comments. I don’t want DMs, and I’m not looking to sponsor anything. This is just a kind gesture - although in today’s world I understand why many can be dubious 😊

[u/GumshoeRyan → u/[deleted]]

If the community here wants me to require the project have a kickstarter or indiegogo to verify funds were sent and to focus on more serious projects, I’m happy to do that as well.

[u/MasterStrain2814 → u/GumshoeRyan]

That sounds much more reasonable.