There’s no better way to support the future of indie gaming than to donate money to developers as they’re in the stages of creating new titles. If you’re looking to do just that, then check out these 10 campaigns currently running on Kickstarter.
My Time at Sandrock
Developer: Pathea Games
Genre: Simulation/RPG
What It’s About:
Use your wits and skillsets to rebuild and unite the town of Sandrock, in this follow-up to My Time at Portia, from developer, Pathea Games.
Platform(s): PC, XB1, Switch, PS4, Next-Gen consoles
Release Date(s):
Steam Early Access: March 2021
Steam (Full Game): Spring 2022
Other PC Platforms: After Steam (Full Game) Release
Consoles: Summer 2022
Kickstarter Campaign
Monochrome RPG (Episode 1)
Developer: Monochrome Workshop
Genre: Narrative Adventure
What It’s About:
Bring smiles and laughter back to the city of Vaudeville by ridding it of a dark evil as you work your way from lone comedian to the leader of an acting troupe.
Platform(s): PC, Mobile, Consoles
Release Date: August 2021
Kickstarter Campaign
Chrono Sword
Developer: 21c.Ducks
Genre: Action/Adventure
What It’s About:
Deep combat, a beautiful atmosphere, and an epic story await in this souls-like, time travelling adventure which allows players to explore a fallen world in both past and present day.
Platform(s): XB1, Switch, PS4, PC
Release Date: November 2021
Kickstarter Campaign
Arclands
Developer: Jon Keller
Genre: RPG/City Builder
What It’s About:
After rivaling a ruling wizard and being banished from your home, it’ll be up to you to explore, build, prosper, and defend your new residence of Arclands.
Platform: PC/Steam
Release Date: Q1 2023
Kickstarter Campaign
Chainmonsters
Developer: B-Side Games
Genre: Multiplayer/RPG
What It’s About:
Catch, battle, trade, explore, and combine different types of monsters and abilities, in this Pokémon inspired MMO, RPG.
Platform(s): Steam, Mobile, Consoles
Release Date: TBD
Kickstarter Campaign
Mistia: The Kindgom of Krasten
Developer: Fabio Giame/Lunart Studios
Genre: Fantasy RPG
What It’s About:
Go on a journey of both exploration and self discovery as you attempt to uncover the mysteries of the Kingdom of Krasten and find out why the king has abandoned his land.
Platform(s): Steam, Switch
Release Date: 2021
Kickstarter Campaign
Victory Heat Rally
Developer: Skydevilpalm
Genre: Retro/Racing
What It’s About:
Fast cars, exciting locales, a cute cast of characters, and arcade style gameplay await players who dare to get behind the wheel of this retro racer from developer, Skydevilpalm.
Platform(s): Itch.io, Steam, PS4, Switch, XB1
Release Date: TBD
Kickstarter Campaign
Anitons
Developer: 2BigoStudio
Genre: RPG
What It’s About:
Explore, farm, gather resources, capture/collect monsters, combat enemies, and team up with or against fellow players in this adventurous, open-world RPG.
Platform(s): PS4, PS5, XB1, Xbox Series X, Switch
Release Date: February 2023
Kickstarter Campaign
DoubleShake
Developer: Rightstick Studios
Genre: Action/Platformer
What It’s About:
Grab, throw, shake, and kick to rid your island of chaos in this 2.5D action platformer inspired by classics such as Tomba! & Mischief Makers.
Platform(s): Steam, Itch.io, Switch
Release Date: 2021
Kickstarter Campaign
Into the Eternal
Developer: Zero Infinite Games
Genre: RPG
What It’s About:
Explore dungeons, seek treasure, traverse the landside, hunt, farm, fish, battle, and much more in this spiritual successor to Zelda II.
Platform(s): Steam, Switch, XB1, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5
Release Date: 2021
Kickstarter Campaign
Sources: Kickstarter, Developers mentioned above
