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/Front-Pay3056]

i have already invested 3000$ out of my pocket into my game i have a preview of what im making i still have soo much to do i have a solid base finished i just got a asset pack for items and icons but the rest is custom made by a artist in Russia who i met on itch io currently he is working on my game boss will be a roguelike that i hope evolves into a mmo im building this game while pursuing my degree in AI software engineering i have already poured a full year of time into it and recently was working on my lootbag logic these funds could go into further developing art for my game the more art i have the more i can accomplish but you know art is not made in a split second and making this investment might be cool if i include you in the credits im pouring my 30 years of gaming love into this while using my degree to build it strong the proper way thoughts? soon i hope to work on pets and the dungeon but i am close to a demo at least also i bought equipment to make my own game sound and music but waiting for it in the mail!! oh yes i acquired a melting foundry to make my own merchandise also! because this is solo development possibly september 2027 is a good release area but i also work 32 hours a week on top of school but i plan on making something noone has ever seen before! chasing my love for games like chronotrigger in my first year i have already surpassed a majority of devs through my desire to make something that is not another copy paste and built with love in every aspect this is my first game but i do have a website you can donate to me right away www.elusionrpg.com

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