Turn Your Gaming Passion Into Profit: How to Fund Your Indie Game Without Going Broke

The gaming industry isn’t just thriving—it’s booming. According to Statista, PC video games alone are expected to rake in $467.7 billion by the end of 2025. By 2030, the global market could cross $583 billion. And indie games? They’re no longer underdogs, they’re now serious players in this billion-dollar arena.
But here’s the kicker: turning your game idea into reality takes more than passion. It takes funding. And let’s be real, getting that funding can be the hardest part.
So how do you do it without emptying your savings or selling your soul?

How to dominate the merging game genre: $1.5M in daily revenue

Microfun’s Gossip Harbor just crossed a mind-blowing $1.5 million in daily revenue, while its other Merge game, Seaside Escape, hit a record $750K per day — a massive win for fans of strategic, analytical thinking games.

This means that a Chinese publisher now owns both the #1 and #3 spots in the genre’s revenue charts, with a combined $52M+ monthly income — that’s more than the rest of the top 10 merge games combined.

Why ‘More’ Isn’t Better in Game Design

Some game designers overcomplicate mechanics in an attempt to be unique, but complexity isn’t the same as depth. The best games follow the K.I.S.S. principle—Keep It Simple, Stupid—engaging players with clear mechanics while allowing depth to emerge naturally.

Mastering the First Time User Experience!

Discover the secrets to creating an engaging and intuitive onboarding process that hooks players from the start. Learn how to balance soft and hard prompts, implement effective tutorials, and leverage analytics to refine your game. Dive into the world of game design and ensure your players have a seamless and unforgettable experience.

Game Design Document is going to be your Bible!

As a game developer — whether working solo or in a game development studio — there’s one tool you simply can’t skip: a Game Design Document (GDD). Tempted to bypass it? Trust us, you’ll regret it later.

Know Your Market : The Secret Sauce to Your Game’s Success

Learn how to develop successful games by understanding your audience and market trends. This comprehensive guide covers target audience analysis, competitor research, monetization strategies, platform preferences, and more. Master game development and create games players can’t resist!