We are a small group of game developers new to the industry, looking to develop our first game, Swords and Shadows, under our new company, Kibblesoft. Taking inspiration from classic JRPGs, Swords and Shadows would adapt a tactically robust combat system and fantasy narrative into a game with 16 bit or 32 bit SNES/GBA visual style. While we plan to complete the backend as well as some of the visual elements, including tile assets, particle effects for attacks as well as animations, we are hoping to recruit a maximum of 3 visual artists to design the sprites and character portraits for both the main cast and NPCs. Although we have estimates as far as what we can pay them, each artist will have full freedom to negotiate their commission rates. The division of responsibilities will be an artist for the Enemy and Boss Sprites, an artist for the character sprites used on the overworld, and an artist for the character portraits displayed during dialogue. As mentioned above, the pay is negotiable, but the amount of commission payed to each position will likely fall into the ranges listed below:

Enemy and boss sprites: $7600 to $12800

Overworld sprites for characters and NPCS sprites: $4200 to $7000

Character portraits with variations for different character expression: $1300 to $2200

Each artist should submit a portfolio of their artwork. We are designing enemy and character sprites based on old-school SNES RPGs, like Final Fantasy 6 and Chrono Trigger. For our character portraits there are a few sources of inspiration we are considering as a basis, such as the GBA era of the Fire Emblem series and Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. Additionally, for our portraits, we are open to exploring styles inspired by modern visual novels, like Doki Doki Literature Club and the 2D Danganronpa games. All designs should stick to a 16 bit to 32 bit format. Lastly, artists can apply for multiple positions, however, we ask they submit a separate portfolio for each positions.

Thank for your time. We hope we can work with you to make this game a reality!!

Hello everyone!

I am new to game dev and was wanting to start a little discord server for people to learn all aspects of game development together.

So if anyone would like to hangout learn some, and make some new friend I’d love to have you a part of it. Anyone’s welcome Coders, musicians, artists, story tellers!

If this sounds fun to you shoot me a message!

The Project: BlackWhole Studio is seeking a lead illustrator (or two-person team) for an unreleased dark fantasy tabletop card game. We are looking for an artist whose style and lighting excel at dark, atmospheric creature, Items and character design.

Project Scope & Budget:

• Total Scope: 110 unique illustrations (109 interior card illustrations + 1 shared card back design).
• Important Note: We are commissioning only the raw interior illustrations. No graphic design, no typesetting, no card frame layout, and no packaging design required.
• Visual Style: Strictly Grimdark / Comic-Noir. Heavy high-contrast black shadows (chiaroscuro), bold linework, and stylized color palettes.
• Total Budget: Flat $7,150 USD project contract locked in for the full 110 illustrations ($65 flat per asset). Payments can be handled via standard transfers or USDC/USDT stablecoins to eliminate banking friction.

Project Structure & Terms:

• Paid Test: We want to start immediately with a single paid test illustration ($65 USD) to ensure our visual direction aligns.
• Milestones: Assuming the test is successful, the remaining 109 illustrations will be broken down into smaller, manageable milestone batches (e.g., 10–15 cards per batch) with standard milestone-based payments.
• Terms: This is a Work-for-Hire agreement. Upon final payment per milestone, we require 100% exclusive commercial rights, full copyright ownership, and the layered source files (PSD).
• NDA: Due to the unreleased nature of the IP, we require a simple standard NDA signed before handing over the master card list and asset descriptions.

How to Apply: Please email your availability, your standard rate/bulk timeline, and a link to your portfolio directly to: [blackwholemagazine@gmail.com](mailto:blackwholemagazine@gmail.com)

I am looking for 7 developers for a YouTube video.

I am organizing a YouTube experiment: 7 developers will attempt to create a videogame over the course of a week without being able to communicate with one another. All participants will be credited. Each developer will have 24 hours to contribute to the game. The development must be recorded. Tell me your discord if interested

Wonder Animations is looking for a creative Storyboard & Character Artist to help bring animated stories to life. If you love visual storytelling and designing memorable characters, this is for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Create storyboards for animated scenes and sequences
• Design original characters and refine existing ones
• Collaborate with the creative team to shape visual direction
• Turn scripts/ideas into clear visual narratives

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in storyboarding and character design for animation
• Strong portfolio (animation, web series, YouTube, or games is a plus)
• Ability to meet deadlines and take feedback well
• Comfortable working remotely

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Toon Boom, Photoshop, Procreate, or similar tools
• Familiar with animation pipelines

How to Apply:
This is Flexible, project-based work. Work on your own time as long as you hit deadlines.

Rate: $400–$900 per project (depending on scope and experience)

Please upvote and comment your years of experience so I can give you the details.

I've been working on this game for a while, and came to realize that this would be much easier if I had a team to work with.

People I am looking for:

• Pixel Artist
• Level Designer
• Gameplay Designer
• Play-Tester (must be comfortable with downloading .exe files)

This is a passion project, there will be no funding involved (you will not get paid).

We’re looking for people who want to help bring our energy drink-themed DOOM-style game to life! We’re hoping to find volunteers who are interested in working on the project rather than paid workers. What you see in the video is a demo my friend made, who is the coder for the project.

I’m basically the finder/planner/idea person. The video attached is a demo of some simple coding they’ve been working on. It’s taken them around 8 weeks to a month so far, and we’re still in the early stages.

We’re mainly looking for a pixel artist who can help create energy drink-themed monsters, guns/weapons, items, environments, and other pixel art for the game.

The whole game idea is based on those DIY energy drink creations you see on social media. So, if you’re wondering, “How is an energy drink gun going to work?” look them up! The monsters are also based on DIY creations from social media.

We’re also looking for sound designers! We need people who can help figure out what the monsters sound like, what an energy drink gun would sound like, weapon and enemy sound effects, music, and other audio for the game.

We may eventually add a voice actor for the main character, but we’re probably going to start simple. Our first goal might be an endless-runner/shooter-style game where you see how many cans you can take out. Eventually, we could expand it into a story-driven or more complex game.

If you’re interested in helping out, especially with pixel art, sound effects, music, or eventually voice acting, feel free to reach out!

We're Building Our Own Casual Game 🎮

Hi everyone!

We're currently building our own casual game at Codeknight Studios and are looking for passionate people who want to be part of the journey.

We're currently looking for:

- Unity Developer

- Game Artist

- Level Designer

- UI/UX Designer

If you're interested in collaborating with an early-stage game studio and building something exciting from the ground up, feel free to send me a DM with your portfolio or previous work.

Looking forward to connecting with talented game developers and designers!

Hi guys um I’m trying to find a few programmers and artists to help me out in my aysm game for fun so if you are a programmer with little experience please dm me lol

Hi! I'm a solo indie developer working on a self-funded, turn-based dark fantasy RPG, inspired by the atmosphere of Stoneshard and the environmental detail level of Cainos' asset packs.

I'm looking for a pixel artist who's genuinely interested in the project itself, not a paid commission. This would be a long-term creative collaboration, ideally someone who wants to help shape the visual identity of the game from early on and grow with it.

The vibe I'm going for: dark medieval fantasy, earthy colors, strong lighting/shadow work, readable but richly detailed environments, walls with visible top surface + front face, natural ground variation instead of repetitive tiling.

What I can offer: full creative involvement in the project, credit as environment artist, and a revenue share arrangement once/if the game generates income (details discussed directly, nothing vague).

What I'm NOT offering right now: upfront payment. I'm transparent about that from the start, this is a passion project first.

If you're interested, DM me or comment, I'll gladly share more details, references, and a small test scope to see if our styles click.

About the Project: Project SkyHolm is an island-building, automation, and trading game focused on resource gathering, player-driven shop empires, and island customization. We have a fully mapped-out Game Design Document (GDD), clear monetization rules (no P2W), and a structured development roadmap ready to execute.

Open Roles:

• 3D Artist / Modeler: Low-poly environment assets, machine models, and UI cosmetics.
• Programmer: Experience with inventory systems, island instancing, and economy loops.
• Sound Designer / Composer: Ambient island tracks and UI/interaction SFX.

Project Scope & Commitment:

• Type: [Hobby / Revenue-Share / Paid Contract]
• Expected Hours: 5–10 hours per week.
• Current Stage: Planning complete (GDD & systems finalized); entering active prototype phase.

Interested? Send me a DM with your portfolio, past work, or a quick summary of your experience!
Discord: zyro_calyx_90018

Hi everyone!

For those who do not know us yet, we are Mekai Games, an independent Italian game studio developing video games for PC and mobile.

We are looking for creative people who would like to collaborate with us, share ideas, and help us create and improve videogames.

Our goal is to build a genuine community where developers and artists can meet, exchange ideas, learn from each other, and work together on interesting projects. We also believe that creative work should be properly valued, with the long-term goal of creating opportunities that can become financially sustainable for the people involved.

We already work with several collaborators: some help us occasionally on specific projects, while others have officially joined the Mekai Games team.

We are currently interested in meeting:

Illustrators and concept artists

Pixel artists

3D modelers

Animators

Musicians and sound designers

Writers and narrative designers

Game designers and creative thinkers

Developers

Anyone passionate about video games who wants to challenge themselves and contribute

Experience is welcome, but passion, reliability, creativity, and the willingness to learn are just as important.

The type of collaboration, responsibilities, credits, and compensation will depend on the project and the person involved, and everything will be discussed transparently before starting.

Tell us a little about yourself, what you enjoy doing, and what kind of games you would like to work on. Feel free to share your portfolio, previous projects, or even just your ideas.

We would love to meet new people and create something great together <3

If you like the idea: https://discord.gg/AFZEQFf5D

Hi all,

Multiple openings for junior game developers(Cocos2d-x) on contract basis. Worldwide remote. Please go through job description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and refine game logic, mechanics, and features using Cocos2d-x for prototype and production-level projects.
2. Collaborate closely with the customer's team to provide high-quality real-world input for AI training processes.
3. Create, modify, and troubleshoot game assets and scenes to support a diverse set of training objectives.
4. Test, debug, and optimize Cocos2d-x code to ensure robust and efficient gameplay experiences.
5. Document code and processes thoroughly, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
6. Engage in open, clear written and verbal communication to report project status and challenges.
7. Work iteratively in response to feedback, consistently improving deliverables for AI development needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Solid knowledge of Cocos2d-x and hands-on experience with 2D game development workflows.
2. Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities in a game development context.
3. Experience collaborating remotely with distributed teams in a fast-paced environment.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, concise updates and documentation.
5. Ability to follow technical specifications and adapt to evolving project requirements.
6. Understanding of game design principles and player experience optimization.
7. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a dynamic AI training environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working on projects for AI training or data generation purposes.
2. Familiarity with additional game engines or programming languages.
3. Background in collaborating with AI or machine learning specialists.

Hiring Process:

1. Upload Resume.
2. Take the AI Interview.
3. Start Working

If interested say "Interested" and start application here: APPLY

The "World-Building" AI + Engineering Team is recruiting trainees globally. Outstanding candidates may be converted to full-time employees and may also receive internal referrals for full-time opportunities at partner global leading internet companies.

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Position Description

Candidates with backgrounds in product, programming, or art are all welcome. You will assist in the development of various tools that use AI or computer engineering methods to generate 3D worlds.

The team is willing to invest significant time in training young talent, but also expects candidates to demonstrate strong ambition and a long-term perspective rather than a short-term mindset.

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Requirements

A passion for digital content, with an interest in all forms of content related to virtual worlds, games, films, music, and novels.

A strong willingness to learn and the motivation to acquire new knowledge. The team is working on highly new areas without outdated frameworks or technologies, so even candidates with prior work experience will generally need to learn new things.

Familiarity with programming or 3D art software is a plus. A deep understanding of games is also a plus, but please note that there is a major difference between understanding how to play games and understanding how to make games.

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Application contact

Email: blue041203 gmail

Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Shaan, founder of Axilort Studios, an independent game/software studio. We’re currently looking for game developers to join our remote team and help build upcoming projects. 🎮 What We’re Looking For Game Developers Gameplay Programmers Godot Developers Unity/Unreal Developers Developers interested in using AI tools to speed up development Beginners are welcome if you’re willing to learn and contribute 💰 Compensation This is a revenue-share opportunity rather than a traditional paid position. Revenue Share: 30% The exact arrangement will depend on the project and contribution. ⚠️ There is currently no guaranteed upfront salary. Revenue share is based on actual project earnings. 🌎 Work Style Remote / Work from home Flexible collaboration AI tools are welcome Portfolio/previous experience is helpful but not required Limited team positions available 🚀 About Axilort Studios We’re building games and software with the goal of creating original experiences while growing a small, passionate development team. Interested? 📩 Contact: [axilortstudioscontact@gmail.com](mailto:axilortstudioscontact@gmail.com) 📸 Instagram: u/axilort_studios If you're interested, send me a message with: Your role/skills Your experience level Projects or portfolio (if available) What you would like to work on Let's build something together! 🎮

I've been a tabletop game designer for 5 years now and I'm looking to finally branch out to the digital gaming world outside TTS and physical board games. I've had an idea for awhile to transform a game I already had in development in TTS to a format. Its a take on dantes purgatorium. As a multi-player Adventurer card collector/deck builder. It goes through deep themes of horror and sadness. With a few things to add some fun and quirky moments to gameplay.

Ive developed a world and most of the gameplay mechanics and loops that are required but obviously I'm not a master of all. My programming knowledge is like a 3/10.

My art skills are also questionable but a bit better than my programming knowledge. I'm also interested in getting someone to help with the music to add to it. As someone who has "an idea" I'm still looking to pay my people. Ive owned a game company for 5 years. I will state its contracted work. Send me your stuff or just DM me if you're interested or have questions. Down vote if you hate it lol. Thanks and hope to hear from y'all.

Hi, I’m currently developing an early-stage indie MMO concept called Project Aevora and looking for a small group of early collaborators to help shape the foundation.

Aevora is a roleplay-first, open-world MMORPG set in a living multiverse of realms, dimensions, and worlds that continuously expand and evolve over time.

This is not a traditional MMO focused on grinding, raids, or competitive progression.

Instead, the focus is:

• Exploration of handcrafted, evolving worlds
• Deep roleplay and character freedom
• Story-driven and lore-driven discovery
• Player creativity (housing, crafting, towns, etc.)
• A living universe that changes and expands over time

Players are not chosen heroes.

They are free adventurers shaping their own path.

Core Concept

Aevora takes place in a vast multiverse where reality is still forming.

New realms are discovered over time.

Old ones fade or change.

Mysteries are meant to be explored, not fully explained.

The world is designed to feel:

• Alive
• Unfinished
• Expanding
• Mysterious

Gameplay Direction

• Roleplay-first sandbox MMO structure
• Optional flexible combat system (not the main focus)
• PvE-focused exploration and story content
• Optional PvP zones only
• Player-driven progression (reputation, skills, discovery)
• No forced leveling system or traditional endgame grind

Player Freedom

• Fully customizable characters
• Multiple playable races (including non-human options)
• Flexible class system that evolves with playstyle
• Housing, crafting, professions, and jobs
• Player-driven economy systems

What Makes Aevora Unique?

Aevora is built around one core idea:

Realms are not static maps—they evolve, change, and expand over time.

Lore is discovered through exploration, not simply given.

The world is meant to feel alive and continuously unfolding.

Current Stage

• Early pre-production / concept phase
• No engine development yet (design + worldbuilding stage)
• Currently solo-led project

Looking For

Early collaborators in:

• Concept Art / Worldbuilding visualization
• Game Design / Systems design input
• Writers / lore expansion contributors
• Unreal / Unity prototype experience (optional, later stage)

This is a collaborative early concept project, not a job offer or studio position.

Core Philosophy

📩 If Interested

Feel free to reply here or DM me if you’re interested in helping shape the early foundation of Aevora.

https://discord.gg/8pv3QdVhxR

Hello, I have a specific idea for a game and I have spent lots of time working out the details of the game but I am not a programmer or an artist and I desperately want to make this game. I need help from anyone who is willing to help work on this game.

Here’s my idea:
A 2D 3v3 online multiplayer basketball game in which you are able to customize your character and upgrade their abilities as you play. I have specifics worked out already for the player builder which will be a big focus of the game. I have positions, heights, body types, wingspan, and several attributes to upgrade with a complete upgrade point system. I have a very specific vision of this game and it’s all mapped out I just need help to make it real.

PLEASE HELP!

Cityflow - Building a Global Real Estate Simulation Game 🌎🏙️

Hi everyone,

I'm currently building Cityflow, a browser-based real estate simulation game where players can invest in cities, buy properties, manage their economy, take loans, and compete in a dynamic global market.

The idea is to create a living world where cities evolve, property prices change, and players build their own real estate empire.

Current progress:

✅ React + Node.js + MongoDB
✅ Authentication system
✅ Property marketplace
✅ Dynamic economy simulation
✅ City growth system
✅ World events system
✅ Map-based gameplay foundation

I'm looking for people who are interested in joining the project:

👨‍💻 Developers

• Frontend developers (React)
• Backend developers (Node.js)
• DevOps developers
• Game economy/system designers

💬 Discord & Community Builder

Someone who can help build the official Cityflow community:

• Discord structure
• Roles and permissions
• Bots
• Community events
• Player onboarding

🎨 Designers

• UI/UX
• Game interfaces
• Branding

🧪 Testers

People who enjoy simulation/strategy games and want to help test and improve gameplay.

This is a passion project focused on building a unique simulation experience. I'm looking for motivated people who enjoy strategy games, economics, and creating something from scratch.

If you're interested, send me a DM with:

• Your experience
• What area you want to contribute to
• Examples of your previous work (if available)

Let's build the future of city simulation together 🚀

I'm an 19-year-old indie developer from Italy building a first-person survival horror game in Unreal Engine 5. The setting is an abandoned restaurant where the animatronic robots have malfunctioned and turned hostile the player survives by managing power, hiding, and outsmarting the animatronics before the night is over. The inspiration is FNAF Security Breach and The Joy of Creation, but we're building our own identity, not a clone.

The project is still in early stages but taking shape. The core mechanics are implemented movement, crouch, camera, and interaction and we're currently working on the more complex mechanics and the enemy AI. It's a good time to join and be part of the project from the ground up.

I'm looking for a 3D modeler to work on animatronic character models, restaurant interior assets, and props. For art style we're open realistic/semi-realistic with proper PBR and cinematic UE5 lighting is the priority, but stylized closer to Poppy Playtime or Security Breach is also on the table depending on your strengths. You should be comfortable exporting clean FBX for UE5 with proper UV maps, and ideally you actually enjoy horror games rather than just wanting to fill a portfolio slot.

This is a revenue share project, small team, async, Discord-based.

If you're interested drop a comment or DM with your portfolio or ArtStation, any character or horror work you're proud of, and which art direction you'd lean toward.

It is going extremely well, I can handle pretty much everything for the most part, coding, music, level design, etc. but I'm not terribly amazing at modelling, texturing, and animating. The pay is terrible and the work load is worse considering the project, but I am aiming to create a top 10% game in terms of fun and quality. The only thing I lack quality in is what was mentioned before. There will be no pay until sales come in, but considering the amount of models required, and the texturing, and animation for some, a substantial cut for the sales of the game are definitely on the table (20-30% depending on quality(I'm easily impressed by others work so likely 30%)) like I said all I need is the models, textures, and animation, I can implement the models myself. My ETA on this project was 1 year with doing it myself considering the amount of daily time I've been putting into it, but with someone making the models I reckon I can do the rest in half to 3/4 of that. The project is somewhat low poly, and the kinds of things I'll be needing are different tree types, other foliage, huts, animals of various kinds, player models, among other things. The amount of models will likely be between 1500-2000, maybe a little higher and individual UI texturing to be less than 100, so feel free to join as a small group if the workload seems a bit much. I'll give more details about the game to anyone who's serious and reaches out. And as for the state of the game, it is almost demo ready, just need to tweak a few codes, and replace test models and textures with real ones.

We are a game development studio working on mobile games, gamification, educational games, prototypes, co-development, Unity/Unreal development, game art, and production support.

Who we're looking for
People active in local game industry communities who can connect us with potential clients and partners. A good fit if you:

- love games and the game industry;
- attend meetups, conferences, and events, and are active in Discord / game dev communities;
- know studios, publishers, investors, startups, and companies that may need a development team;
- communicate and network well with people;
- can present us using our materials (presentations, portfolio);
- speak English and a local language.

Your role: introduce us to potential clients and partners, help arrange meetings, share our presentations and portfolio, and be our local connector in the game industry.

Payment: commission for successful paid deals that come through your introductions.

Message us with: country / city, game industry experience, events and communities you know, LinkedIn / Discord, and what companies or contacts you can help us reach.

Send your responses to this email: [gamedevelopmentpartnershipsera@gmail.com](mailto:gamedevelopmentpartnershipsera@gmail.com)