Indie game publishers
23 publishers indexed (seed data — full set after D1 deploy)
Tier 1 — large advances ($1M+)
- Status unverified
Devolver Digital
US · founded 2009
actionexperimentalshooternarrative
Devolver Digital, founded in the US in 2009, offers mid-tier advances. They specialize in action, experimental, and shooter titles, notably publishing the acclaimed *Hotline Miami* series and *Cult of the Lamb*.
- Status unverified
Annapurna Interactive
US · founded 2016
narrativeartexplorationpuzzle
Annapurna Interactive, founded 2016 in the US, offers mid-tier advances. They focus on narrative, art, and exploration games, publishing titles like *Stray* and *Outer Wilds*.
- Status unverified
tinyBuild
US · founded 2011
actionhorrorcomedymultiplayer
tinyBuild, founded 2011 in the US, offers mid-tier advances. They focus on action, horror, and comedy, notably publishing the *Hello Neighbor* series and *Graveyard Keeper*.
- Now accepting
Hooded Horse
US · founded 2019
strategygrand_strategycity_builderwargame
Hooded Horse, founded 2019 in the US, offers mid-tier advances. They focus on strategy, grand strategy, city-builder, and wargame genres. Their portfolio includes titles like *Against the Storm* and *Old World*.
- Status unverified
Coffee Stain Publishing
SE · founded 2017
multiplayercomedycasualsimulation
Coffee Stain Publishing, founded in Sweden in 2017, offers mid-tier advances. They focus on multiplayer, comedy, and simulation titles. Their portfolio includes the popular Goat Simulator series.
- Status unverified
11 bit studios
PL · founded 2010
narrativestrategysurvivaldark_theme
11 bit studios, founded in Poland in 2010, offers mid-tier advances. They specialize in narrative strategy and survival games with dark themes, known for titles like Frostpunk and This War of Mine.
- Status unverified
Curve Games
GB · founded 2005
actionstrategynarrativepuzzle
London publisher with deep porting / console expertise. Famous portfolio: For The King, Human Fall Flat, Hellblade port, Smile For Me.
- Status unverified
Thunderful Publishing
SE · founded 2019
actionplatformerracingvaried_indie
Publicly traded (Nasdaq Stockholm). Formed from Bergsala-Image & Form-Zoink merger. Famous portfolio: SteamWorld series, Lonely Mountains: Downhill / Snow Riders, Wavetale.
Tier 2 — mid-market ($250K – $1M)
- Now accepting
Raw Fury
SE · founded 2015
narrativeatmosphericstrategyrpg
Raw Fury, founded in Sweden in 2015, offers mid-tier advances. They focus on narrative, atmospheric, strategy, and RPG titles, including the acclaimed Kingdom series.
- Now accepting
Akupara Games
US · founded 2015
narrativeactionpuzzleart
LA-based, dev-friendly contract terms. Famous portfolio: Whispers of a Machine, Behind the Frame, The Eternal Castle, Slime-san.
- Status unverified
Modus Games
US · founded 2017
actionrpgpuzzlenarrative
Maximum Entertainment subsidiary. Famous portfolio: Cris Tales, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Trine series re-releases.
- Now accepting
Fellow Traveller
AU · founded 2017
narrativeexplorationinteractive_fictionexperimental
Narrative-only specialist. Submission process is well-documented publicly. Famous portfolio: Citizen Sleeper 1+2, In Other Waters, Genesis Noir, The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe (port).
- Now accepting
Headup
DE · founded 2009
narrativehorroratypicalpuzzle
German publisher specialising in genre-bending titles. Famous portfolio: Bridge Constructor Portal, Trüberbrook, Pumpkin Jack.
- Now accepting
Whitethorn Games
US · founded 2018
cozywholesomeaccessiblenarrative
Pittsburgh-based cozy-game specialist with strong accessibility focus. Famous portfolio: Calico, Lake, Wytchwood, Botany Manor.
- Status unverified
Chucklefish
GB · founded 2011
strategycozyrpgpixel_art
London-based dev/publisher. Originally published Stardew Valley. Famous portfolio: Wargroove series, Witchbrook (in dev), Starbound (self-published).
- Status unverified
Playstack
GB · founded 2017
roguelikecard_gamenarrativepuzzle
London publisher. Famous portfolio: Balatro (LocalThunk), Abandon Ship. Publishing arm grew rapidly after Balatro's 2024 5M-unit run.
- Now accepting
Finji
US · founded 2014
narrativeexplorationatmosphericart
Adam and Bekah Saltsman's publisher (he's also Canabalt's developer). Famous portfolio: Tunic, Chicory, Wilmot Works It Out, Night in the Woods.
Tier 3 — boutique / niche (<$250K)
- Now accepting
DreadXP
US · founded 2019
horrorpsychological_horrorexperimental
Horror-only specialist publisher / media company. Famous portfolio: My Friendly Neighborhood, Dread X Collection, Sucker for Love series.
- Now accepting
Future Friends Games
GB · founded 2018
cozynarrativeaccessibleexperimental
London-based, cozy-and-curious portfolio. Famous portfolio: A Highland Song, Mediterranea Inferno, Hot Springs Story-style projects.
- Now accepting
Application Systems Heidelberg (ASH)
DE · founded 1986
adventurepixel_artnarrative
Decades-old German publisher specialising in classic adventure and pixel-art titles. Famous portfolio: Whispers of a Machine, Lacuna, Unforeseen Incidents, English Country Tune.
- Now accepting
Outersloth
US · founded 2024
multiplayersocialexperimentalvaried_indie
Innersloth-funded indie publishing fund. Focus on supporting smaller teams. Famous portfolio: Project Cairn (Innersloth itself), grants to multiple small studios.
- Now accepting
Critical Reflex
GB · founded 2021
horrorcultexperimentalpsx_aesthetic
Younger publisher leaning into cult / weird-horror niches. Famous portfolio: BUCKSHOT ROULETTE, Mouthwashing, Crow Country.
- Now accepting
Bigmode
US · founded 2022
experimentalartplatformerexploration
Founded by Videogamedunkey + Leah Hennessey in 2022. Famous portfolio: Animal Well (2024). Curator-style publisher — 1 high-profile release per year.