Funding your indie game doesn’t have to be a slog. The smartest devs today mix multiple streams to stay afloat, own their IP, and build community. Here are five of the most effective paths, with real data, tips, and caution flags.

If your dream game is sitting in your head — or maybe half-finished in Unity — it won’t go far unless someone sees it, gets it, and believes in it. That’s what a pitch is all about: making someone believe.

So you’ve decided to make a game. Welcome to the Beautiful Chaos. Somewhere between naming your game and realizing your placeholder art is the final art, you’ll start collecting tools. Not real tools (unless your prototype is made of MDF), but digital ones; glorious, browser-tab-multiplying, resource-hogging tools.

In this candid Q&A, solo developer FromLefcourt shares a behind-the-scenes look at his journey as a full-time indie game developer, having released three games in as many years on Steam. With a deeply personal approach to art, genre experimentation, and a mindset rooted in persistence, he opens up about funding his projects through freelance work, tackling Kickstarter for the first time, and adapting game designs based on player feedback.

In this Q&A, we spoke with Luke Day, Client Engineer at Hutch Games, about his journey into the games industry, his experiences working on franchises like Hungry Shark and Matchcreek Motors, and the realities of day-to-day life as a mobile game programmer. Whether you’re a student aiming for your first role or a hobbyist looking to go pro, Luke offers grounded advice on standing out, staying sharp, and growing your career in game development.

Level design is one of the most crucial elements of any video game. Whether you're crafting sprawling open worlds, intricate puzzles, or...

This Q&A with the Director of PICO PARK 2 provides great insights for indie game developers and gamers alike.

Chris Williams - Game Designer at Midoki Mobile game design is a constantly evolving field that requires a deep understanding of player...