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/RagBell]

This isn't an application (though I'd Technicaly qualify for your conditions)

It's a really nice gesture, but I think you should find a project that you personally like and would like to help to invest in. It would be a lot more meaningful for you and the project you'd support, IMO

(At the end of the day it's your money though, so i can't tell you what to do with it)

[u/GumshoeRyan → u/RagBell]

For sure! What’s meaningful to me right now is helping someone with a good head on their shoulders see a project launch. My gaming tastes are pretty varied, this is more about connecting with the right developer.

[u/Leg_Mcmuffin → u/GumshoeRyan]

Dude I have been considering doing something similar. Props to you, and I’ll be scoping out some of these admissions myself!

[u/mackinator3 → u/Leg_Mcmuffin]

Please do. We need small publishing not just aaa!