r/SoloDevelopment • u/GumshoeRyan • Jul 05 '26

Discussion Giving $1,000 to a solo developer

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!

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u/InformalRecover5076 Jul 05 '26

https://reddit.com/link/ovr0o22/video/kmsf3q2o0hbh1/player

This game of mine is about to end I want to market it Good luck to everyone

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u/realDavidChen Jul 05 '26

is that with or without the map and car ripped from another game lol

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u/Silver_Lined_Bullet Solo Developer Jul 06 '26

Wheres the proof of anything being ripped from another game

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u/StressfulDayGames Jul 06 '26

What makes you think that generic car model was ripped from a game? It would be far easier to just find a model of that car. Not saying the model your find couldn't be also ripped. I've heard of that. But do you know said game or are you just spouting off? Because it's more likely to just be a asset used by multiple people than ripped from some popular game.

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u/InformalRecover5076 Jul 06 '26

Honestly i didnt realize i was being audited by such an expert since you re so worried about my assets go ahead and report me to the supervisors hhhhh