Financing – Hilerate

How to Fund Your Indie Game

Indie devs are usually broke—if that’s you, welcome to the club. But you still gotta pay for software, assets, marketing, and, yeah… food. So how do you finance that?

The 4 ways without bootstrap

1. Publishers (But Are You Still "Indie"?)

They give you cash, marketing, and distribution help—but they take a cut and some control.

If you want to stay fully independent, alternatives like Hilerate consulting offer support with zero risk. Book a call if you’re curious.

2. Grants & Funds

Free money? Yes, please. Many orgs fund indie devs with no strings attached. Check out some examples here. More details in this post.

You can also use platforms that match devs with investors. Just keep in mind that compition is equally high as the effort going into every application.

3. Crowdfunding = Cash + Community

The best option. A successful Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign gets you money + fans before launch. Plus, you keep 100% of your profits and creative freedom. Win-win.

4. Other Strategies

NFTs & Blockchain (controversial but profitable if done right)

Venture Capital (big money, but investors expect big returns)Want to dive deeper? Read more here. Whatever you choose, plan smart and don’t go broke.

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