Connect indie game devs with paying clients instantly via vetted prototype showcases.
Indie game freelancers waste time on endless pitching to find reliable paying clients for prototypes, facing low conversion rates.
Freelance indie game developers upload polished prototype demos to a curated marketplace where pre-qualified clients browse and commission directly. The platform handles matching, payments, and contracts, eliminating endless pitching. Devs get reliable gigs while clients access ready-to-hire talent fast.
Freelance indie game developers pitching prototypes to potential clients
Exclusive vetting of both devs (portfolio review) and clients (payment verification) ensures 90%+ project completion rates, unlike open marketplaces.
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Devs upload video demos, screenshots, and specs for showcase.
Clients search prototypes by genre/mechanics and initiate hires with one-click proposals.
Admin/dev tools for portfolio and client payment verification.
Escrow-style payments released on milestones.
In-app messaging for dev-client communication.
View pitch views, hires, and earnings stats.
Advanced filtering by game genres and mechanics.
Suggest prototypes to clients based on past hires.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| is_vetted | bool | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | No | |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| demo_url | text | No |
| views | int | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| client_id | uuid | No |
| prototype_id | uuid | No |
| budget | int | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/prototypesList prototypes with filters
/api/prototypesUpload new prototype
/api/projectsCreate project proposal
/api/users/vettingUpdate vetting status
No hires, watermarked demos
5 active projects/mo
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 5% | $100 | $1,200 |
| Month 6 | 600 | 8% | $960 | $11,520 |
Showcase your prototypes to vetted clients who are ready to hire.
Post in r/gamedev and IndieHackers with a free beta invite; DM 10 active freelance devs from Twitter game jams; offer lifetime Pro for feedback.
Large pool
Low conversion, spam pitches
Game-specific, vetted, prototype-focused
Network effects from vetted dev-client pairs creating exclusive matches.
Boom in mobile/web games post-2023, more studios outsourcing prototypes amid Unity layoffs.
Low dev adoption
Free tier + game jam partnerships
Vetting backlog
AI pre-screening
Success: 80% confirm pain
Success: 3 paid hires
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