Indie Game Developers Network (IGDN)

We’re grateful for @studio2publishing.bsky.social’s support for the IGDN Diversity Scholarship. Studio 2 provides marketing and logistics support as well as publishing services.

We’re absolutely thrilled to be fully funded for a cohort of four. A lot of donors have stepped forward to make that possible, but over the next few days we wanted to highlight some of our sponsors from the games space whose generous donations have made the program possible this year.

Tabletop Diversity Foundation iTDF

One of our core principles in planning this year’s IGDN Diversity Scholarship was making sure we had the resources to ensure that every participant would have a positive and meaningful experience (including, of course, cash on hand to pay out grants).
itdf.games#scholarship

Tabletop Diversity Foundation iTDF

Applications are open for the IGDN 2026 Diversity Scholarship by the iTDF: itdf.games

We have 4 spots for marginalized and underrepresented designers to receive mentorship plus $1000 USD no-strings-attached scholarship!

Apply before March 17th, 2026: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Yes, absolutely. Appologies for the confusion, it should read November 1st, 2024*. We will get this updated ASAP.

Just Do Something | Tin Star Games Get more from Tin Star Games on Patreon

We are saddened by the news that friend and fellow member Steve Dee has passed away. In accordance with their partner's wishes, we'd like to invite each of you to read one of Steve's recent posts and call to action in their memory:

www.patreon.com/posts/146987...

We were a bit zealous and got ahead of ourselves a little. The website will be updated later today or tomorrow with the updated dates! Thanks for your patience :)

IGA 2025 Game Submissions Open, includes the IGA logo of a fist holding up a dice.

The 2025 Indie Groundbreaker Awards are here! Have you published a LARP, table top RPG, card, board, or other analog game in 2025? We want to see it!

Submit yours today: forms.gle/Jgnu7Ev5BnkU...

Visit www.igdnonline.com/groundbreakers for more details. Submissions close on January 31st.

Indie Groundbreaker Awards Judge Application Use this form to apply to be a judge for the Indie Groundbreaker Awards.

The 2025 Indie Groundbreaker Awards are nearly here and we need Judges! Do you know tabletop games? TTRPGs? Card games? Resource collection? We need your expertise. Join us on a panel of Judges to declare 2025’s best indie tabletop games.
forms.gle/2NpVyf4riA8v...

Coming soon: Obelisk: Realms In Peril

Also, did I mention you can follow allow with our tarot + dice roleplaying game Obelisk: Realms In Peril on Kickstarter now? Well you can!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ade...

Hey #ttrpgcommunity,
We're at #PAXUnplugged! Come find us at booth # GH-63C and support our incredible international indie designers!

We're over 150 members strong and carry a mix of all things table top, including TTRPGs, LARPs, card and board games!

Donate to iTDF Diversity Scholarship, organized by Allison Cole For over a decade, the IGDN’s Diversity Sponsorship program has provided support and resources… Allison Cole needs your support for iTDF Diversity Scholarship

The IGDN’s Diversity Sponsorship has long supported emerging developers from marginalized backgrounds. After a pause in 2025 to revitalize the program under new leadership, we're excited to be re-launching in 2026! That effort begins right here, with your help!

www.gofundme.com/f/support-di...

November Crowdfunding Campaign Collection — Indie Game Developer Network Does science-fiction naturally follow from spooky themes? It does this month for our members, because the two new projects this time are both sci-fi flavored. That doesn’t mean the air isn’t still thi...

The November crowdfunding roundup is here! This month we have a fleet of new sci-fi games! #ttrpg
www.igdnonline.com/blog/2025/11...

Kickstarter workers are on strike to protect their 32-hour, 4-day workweek and obtain a living wage for all workers. IGDN stands in solidarity with them. The union has not called for a boycott, but here is what you can do to help.
kickstarterunited.org#what-you-can...

October Crowdfunding Campaign Collection — Indie Game Developer Network The monthly round up of Network member projects

The October Crowdfunding Roundup is here! This month we have a host of games for spooky season: games of horror, magic, and rebellion.
www.igdnonline.com/blog/2025/10...

Ever wonder how crowdfunding has changed over time? In this panel, veteran game designers talk about crowdfunding then and now.
youtu.be/MCnLT_Ayh28

The IGDN welcomes our newest member, Matt Best, from Infinite Citadel. You can learn more about them at @krasiph.bsky.social or @krasiph on TikTok. #ttrpgcommunity

The IGDN welcomes our newest member, Edouard Desjardins, from Joy Joi Games. You can learn more about them at joyjoi-games.itch.io and www.instagram.com/joyjoigames/ #ttrpgcommunity

Believe it or not, crowdfunding is not the only way to fund your game! In this panel we talk to three creators about how they publish games without crowdfunding.
youtu.be/pvFbP9Oz7_A

Party Tails Games Party like a board gamer! We're a group of board game creators and enthusiasts that love to play any and all types of games - from the simplest game of cards to hours long campaigns. On this channel,…

The IGDN welcomes our newest member, Kenny Heidt, from Party Tails. You can learn more about them at @PartyTails on Youtube and Instagram. #ttrpgcommunity
www.youtube.com/@PartyTails
instagram.com/partytails

Undoing Ruin Website for the Undoing Ruin Tabletop Role-playing game.

The IGDN welcomes Matthew Austin from Idle Hands Games. He is the creator of Undoing Ruin, a game about sad Androids cancelling the apocalypse. You can find out more about his work at undoingruinttrpg.io, or follow his ramblings about card games and music at @systemxmeltdown.bsky.social

The IGDN welcomes our newest member, John “Hambone” McGuire, from Ham & Egg Publishing. You can learn more about them at hamandeggpublishing.com. #ttrpgcommunity

The IGDN welcomes our newest member, Dora Rogers. You can learn more about her at deecity.itch.io or follow her on Bluesky @queenregnant.bsky.social. #ttrpgcommunity

HELLO DORKNESS: A happy little place for fun, unique RPGs! A happy little place for all things nerd!

IGDN welcomes Justin Autumn! He writes unique and quirky RPGs that are light on rules, but heavy on fun! His first project, 'A Year of RPGs' contains 12 holiday themed one-shot adventures, one for each month of the year! You can check it out at www.HelloDorkness.com #ttrpgcommunity

Nine Realms Marketing Agency We don’t discriminate across game genres, mediums, or styles. Whether you’re making an indie first-person shooter, a family-friendly board game, a horror tabletop RPG, or accessories for tabletop…

The IGDN welcomes our newest member, Ian E. Muller, from Nine Realms Agency & Gehenna Gaming. You can learn more about them at www.ninerealmsagency.com and www.gehennagaming.com. #ttrpgcommunity

The risks of crowdfunding can be terrifying. There's so much that can go wrong. That's why we brought four creators together to talk about how they manage risk to ensure successful crowdfunding campaigns.
#ttrpg #ttrpgcommunity
youtu.be/fYM5uCaE6Gc

Worried about starting your first crowdfunding campaign? Learn first-time tips from five successful creators!
#ttrpg #ttrpgcommunity
youtu.be/XrhiMfvD41Y

Want to figure out which crowdfunding platform is right for you? The IGDN Summer Series is back. This week we talk to folks from Kickstarter, Backerkit, and Gamefound to help you decide. #ttrpg #ttrpgcommunity This week:
youtu.be/oyQRfpz-SsA

Thanks to @bodyandsoul152.bsky.social, @marimurdock.bsky.social‬, @lynnemeyer.bsky.social‬, Jacob Wood of Accessible Games, and Will Munn of Adept Icarus!

If you've ever had questions about how to start crowdfunding, this one is for you. The IGDN Summer Series is back. This year experienced crowdfunders will be sharing their secrets over six panels. #ttrpg #ttrpgcommunity
youtu.be/p_1W7F3Q-ok