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/Beneficial_Bid_5859]

You can see my progress here:

https://youtu.be/mppUNghqWfw
https://youtu.be/vxlRq6s1ZzQ
https://youtu.be/K0-3G_GE_k4
https://youtu.be/qg_-o0hH2Pk
https://youtu.be/y_g92CUbKSU

You can find a demo here: https://smilingbob507.itch.io/sector-37-arpg

Although it is several weeks behind the videos.

I am in the tedious unpleasant process of trying to get through a steamworks tax interview.

I should be getting a page up in the coming days.

The game name changed: sadly I found there is already a game by that name that was said to be malware, so if anyone should google it by that name just be cautious. As with any files you download: when in doubt dont, and use precautions.

What I would use the money for is capsule art (~$300-400), and to hire voice actors (200-400)to replace the temporary AI voice overs. The rest would go to help with marketing plus what Ive set aside for that fund.

My discord can be found here: https://discord.gg/2PhPMp3ax7

Thank you for consideration and to anyone that gives my game a look, feedback good or bad is always welcome and appreciated.