Ultimate Kickstarter Video Games Thread

[Jay G.]

This thread's to cover all the various Kickstarter Video Game projects that have exploded since the Double Fine Adventure Kickstarter, instead of creating a new thread for each one.

Purchase links for previously funded Kickstarters can be found here:
http://outgrow.me/product-type/video-games/

Track a Kickstarter's progress and stats here;
http://www.kicktraq.com


Current Kickstarters:

Massive Chalice (ends 6/27/13)
A tactical strategy PC game on an epic fantasy timeline from the creators of Psychonauts, Brütal Legend, and Iron Brigade.
Kickstarter Page

Armikrog (ends 6/27/13)
a new Adventure Game made of Clay, from Doug TenNapel and the creators of The Neverhood.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1949537745/armikrog


Previous Kickstarters:

Spoiler:

2012

Spoiler:

Double Fine Adventure Game (funded 3/13/12)
A new adventure game from Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert (Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, Full Throttle)
Pre-order still available
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Thread

FTL (funded 4/1/12)
A spaceship simulation roguelike-like.
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Thread

Takedown (funded 4/1/12)
Tactical shooter like the original Rainbow Six and SWAT series
Kickstarter Page

Wasteland 2 (funded 4/17/12)
Post-apocalyptic RPG from the creators of Wasteland and Fallout 1 & 2
Pre-order still available
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Thread

The Banner Saga (funded 4/20/12)
RPG/RTS hybrid by Stoic, 3 former Bioware employees
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Thread

Police Warfare (canceled 4/21/12)
COD meets Cops & Robbers
Kickstarter Page

Shadowrun Returns (funded 4/29/12)
A cyberpunk tactical role-playing video game led by Jordan Weisman, the creator of the Shadowrun tabletop role-playing game.
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Thread

Leisure Suit Larry Remake (funded 5/2/12)
An updated remake of Leisure Suit Larry 1 by series creator Al Lowe
Pre-order still available
Kickstarter Page

Republique by Camouflaj + Logan (funded 5/11/12)
An epic action game designed specifically for touch-based devices.
Kickstarter Page

Grim Dawn (funded 5/18/12)
An ARPG from some of the developers of Titan Quest
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Jane Jensen's A Year of Adventure (funded 5/19/12)
All the games produced in a year by the creator of King's Quest VI and the Gabriel Knight series
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Battle Chess (ended unsuccessfully 6/1/12)
Remake of the classic
Kickstarter Page

Carmageddon: Reincarnation (funded 6/6/12)
A new Carmageddon game from the original creators
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Xenonauts (funded 6/10/12)
A spiritual successor to X-Com
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Two Guys SpaceVenture (funded 6/12/12)
A new adventure game from the creators of Space Quest
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Tex Murphy - Project Fedora (funded 6/16/12)
A sequel to the popular adventure game series
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Zombie Playground (funded 6/26/12)
3rd person multiplayer kids vs zombies game from industry vets
Kickstarter Page

Lilly Looking Through (funded 6/30/12)
New all-ages adventure game with a unique game mechanic.
Kickstarter Page

CLANG (funded 7/9/12)
Sci-Fi author Neal Stephenson wants to create better sword-fighting games and a new motion-controller for them.
Kickstarter Page

OUYA (funded 8/9/12)
An Android-based gaming console
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Thread
Pre-order still available

Defense Grid 2 (funded 8/14/12)
Both an expansion to Defense Grid and a sequel from the original creators.
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Shadowrun Online (funded 8/14/12)
A F2P MMO in the Shadowrun universe
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Penny Arcarde Sells Out (funded 8/15/12)
Video Game webcomic Penny Arcade wants to go ad-free for a year and make additional comics.
Kickstarter Page

Castle Story (funded 8/26/12)
A voxel-based creative strategy game where you command minions to build a castle and defend it
Kickstarter Page

Oculus Rift: Step Into the Game (funded 9/1/12)
A VR headset developer kit, bundle with Doom 3 BFG
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Page
Pre-order still available

Forge (ended unsuccessfully 9/8/12)
A class-based, third person fantasy shooter with zero grinding.
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Mercenary Kings (funded 9/13/12)
A 2D action game from the team behind Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
Kickstarter Page

Planetary Annihilation - A Next Generation RTS (funded 9/14/12)
From developers behind Supreme Commander, Total Annihilation, Dungeon Siege and C&C
Kickstarter Page

Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse (funded 9/22/12)
A new, original, Broken Sword game by Charles Cecil.
Kickstarter Page

Homestuck Adventure Game (funded 10/4/2012)
An adventure game based on Homestuck, by Andrew Hussie.
Kickstarter Page

Project Eternity (funded 10/16/12)
An isometric, party-based CRPG set in a new fantasy world developed by Obsidian Entertainment
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Thread
Pre-order still available

SHAKER (canceled 10/19/2012)
An old-school RPG by Brenda Brathwaite & Tom Hall
Kickstarter Page

Distance (funded 11/16/12)
An arcade racer from the creators of the free Nitronic Rush
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Star Citizen (funded 11/19/2012)
A new Space Epic from legendary game designer Chris Roberts.
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Thread

Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption (funded 11/20/2012)
A new RPG adventure game from the creators of Quest for Glory
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Shadowgate (funded 11/25/12)
Remake of the classic adventure game from the original creators
Kickstarter Page
Pre-order still available

Thorvalla (cancelled 12/3/12)
An RPG by game designer Guido Henkel (Planescape: Torment, Realms of Arkania, Fallout 2, Neverwinter Nights).
Kickstarter Page

Indie Game Pack for LA Game Space (36+ games for $15) (funded 12/7/12)
5 Classic Indie games, an exclusive new game by Keita Takahashi (creator of Katamari Damacy), and 30+ other new indie games
Kickstarter Page

SPORTSFRIENDS featuring Johann Sebastian Joust (funded 12/10/12)
A collection of 4 unique indie games for PC, Mac, Linux and PS3
Kickstarter Page

Legend of Dungeon (funded 12/16/12)
A 4 Player Co-Op Roguelike-like Beat'em'up with pixel art and dynamic lighting.
Kickstarter Page

Dizzy Returns (ended unsuccessfully 12/21/12)
A brand new Dizzy game by the original creators, The Oliver Twins.
Kickstarter Page

Project GODUS (funded 12/21/12)
A reinvention of Populous by Peter Molyneux and co.
Kickstarter Page

Limit Theory (funded 12/22/12)
An Infinite, Procedural Space Game.
Kickstarter Page

AERO (ended unsuccessfully 12/28/12)
A 3D Bird Flight Game by Bill Nye (The Science Guy)
Kickstarter Page

The Ship: Full Steam Ahead (ended unsuccessfully 12/30/12)
A steampunk sequel to the 2006 multiplayer assassination game, The Ship.
Kickstarter Page

Dream (ended unsuccessfully 1/2/13)
A first person atmospheric exploration game available on Steam .
Kickstarter Page

2013

Spoiler:

War for the Overworld (funded 1/3/13)
A mix of real time strategy and god game. Influenced by Dungeon Keeper, Overlord, StarCraft and Evil Genius.
Kickstarter Page

PhoneJoy Play (funded 1/3/13)
A compact bluetooth gamepad that expands out to wrap around your iOS or Android phone or tablet.
Kickstarter Page

Elite: Dangerous (funded 1/4/13)
Sequel to the classic game Elite by one of its creators
Kickstarter Page

Galcon 2 (funded 1/7/13)
The newest entry in an RTS series
Kickstarter Page

Pathfinder Online (funded 1/14/13)
MMORPG of the famous pen-and-paper RPG series
Kickstarter Page

SKYJACKER: Starship Constructor (funded 1/25/13)
An interactive spaceship construction app, featuring 100+ ships from the upcoming space game SKYJACKER
Kickstarter Page

GCW-Zero (funded 1/28/13)
An open-source handheld console.
Kickstarter Page

Gamestick (funded 2/1/13)
A super-portable Android console for your TV
Kickstarter Page

Akaneiro: Demon Hunters (funded 2/2/13)
A new F2P ARPG wants to add iOS/Linux support and Co-op
Kickstarter Page

Wildman (cancelled 2/11/13)
An ARPG/RTS hybrid game from developer Gas Powered Games (Dungeon Siege I and II, Demigod, Supreme Commander)
Kickstarter Page

Under The Half Dome (funded 2/21/13)
An album by Sierra games composer, Ken Allen
Kickstarter Page

Vendetta Online (ended unsuccessfully 2/24/13)
An iPad port for an MMO already on PC, Mac, Linux, Android, and Windows 8/RT
Kickstarter Page

Asylum (funded 2/28/13)
First Person Horror from the designer of Scratches
Kickstarter Page

Worlds of Wander + "Secret Spaceship Club" Game (ended unsuccessfully 3/1/13)
Tom Hall's platform game creator plus the first game made with it - a spiritual successor to COMMANDER KEEN
Kickstarter Page

Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey (funded 3/10/13)
The third game in the adventure game series The Longest Journey, from the original creator.
Kickstarter Page

Mage's Initiation (funded 3/23/13)
A Classic Sierra-style Adventure/RPG from the creators of VGA remakes of King's Quest 1-3 and Quest for Glory II
Kickstarter Page

Torment: Tides of Numenera (funded 4/5/13)
A spiritual successor to Planescape: Torment from nXile Entertainment (Wasteland 2)
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Thread

Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues (funded 4/7/13)
A new RPG game with multiplayer from the creator of Ultima, Richard Garriot
Kickstarter Page

Divinity: Original Sin (funded 4/26/13)
The next game in the Divinity RPG series
Kickstarter Page

The Big Blue (ended unsuccessfully 4/29/13)
An underwater action/adventure game by the original Ecco the Dolphin team.
Kickstarter Page

Camelot Unchained (funded 5/2/13)
An MMOPRG from the creators of Dark Age of Camelot.
Kickstarter Page

Infinite Space 3: Sea of Stars (funded 5/4/13)
A three-dimensional follow-up to the classic indie space-roguelikes, Strange Adventures and Weird Worlds.
Kickstarter Page

Road Redemption (funded 5/12/13)
A spiritual sequel to the Road Rage series
Kickstarter Page

Among the Sleep (funded 5/18/13)
A first-person horror adventure game that mixes a child's perspective and imagination, with the surreal nature of dreams.
Kickstarter Page

Jagged Alliance: Flashback (funded 5/23/13)
A prequel/reboot to the turn-based strategy series Jagged Alliance
Kickstarter Page

Stonehearth (funded 5/30/13)
A sandbox strategy game with town building, crafting, and epic battles.
Kickstarter Page

Tug (funded 5/31/13)
A multiplayer sandbox RPG.
Kickstarter Page

Shadow of the Eternals (ended unsuccessfully 6/6/13)
A psychological horror game from the creators of Eternal Darkness.
Kickstarter Page
Dedicated Thread

Energy Hook (funded 6/9/13)
The creator of the Spiderman 2 game make a new swinging game plus jetpacks.
Kickstarter Page

[Jay G.]

A few recent articles:

The origins of Republique: when Metal Gear Solid meets Demon's Souls

Happy As Larry: Al Lowe On Remaking His Classic Game

[Decker]

I think these developers are all going to the same well -- I don't know how long before it dries right up. If any of these games end up sucking, that'll be the end of Kickstarting games, I predict.

Personally, I have nostalgia for none of these games currently seeking funding. I kicked in to Double Fine at the last minute because I've liked their games this generation as well as Psychonauts. I just don't know if any of these other ones are going to be worth $15 to me sight-unseen.

Any opinions or explanations from current backers would be appreciated before the funding windows close.

[superdeluxe]

I've backed wasteland 2, shadowrun returns and FTL

I backed wasteland 2 because it was the spiritual predecessor to 2 of my favorite isometric cprg. Wasteland 2 is going to be in the same vein. This is going to be the fallout 3 that we all wanted (no offense to the fps fallouts, I like those as well). Also chris avellone is now attached to the project, getting the black isle gang back together from when deep game play was on the pc.

Shadowrun was backed because it is also going to be another cprg action game. I have fond memories of the sr games on super Nintendo and genesis, not to mention the pnp game setting.

Both the Weismann and fargo projects are coming from guys that have put out some of greatest settings/games. Weissman had mech warrior and shadowrun, Fargo has bards tale and fallout, throw in avellone who was the genius behind ice wind dale, planesscape torment, and you just have all sorts of awesome if you like turn based. Also Weismann says shadowrun will feel like X-Com which is another mega popular title.

FTL? The gameplay sold me, and some of the other details. Unless a kickstarter is by someone that I somewhat trust, the it is up to the kickstarter to prove it to me.

[superdeluxe]

On current kickstarter projects, I am this close to backing banner saga, not sold just based on who is doing it, but the cel animation style reminds me of dragon lair and it's a rpg

A couple of others that look interesting:

Dead linger

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...r?ref=category

Looks interesting a fps zombie apocalypse sandbox game


Ravaged

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...d?ref=category

Madmax vehicle warfare, also looks interesting gameplay looks great

[superdeluxe]

Initial investments (to get the actual game). Are Both higher 25$, so im going to have really be convinced to take the gamble. Safer bet at 15$ with Fargo than it is 25$ for the dead linger guys.

It's entirely possible to lose you money

[superdeluxe]

I also love the kick back initative that Fargo started, 5% of profits will back to help out other kick starting projects, seems like many folks are pledging the same

[superdeluxe]

http://www.kicktraq.com/

Tracks and make projections for everyone of the kickstarters

[Match]

Now they are making this into a game:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...police-warfare

[Jay G.]

Jane Jensen (Gabriel Knight, King's Quest VI) has started a kickstarter promising a year's worth of games from her studio (at least two):
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-2012-2013-csg

She has 3 proposals up for the first game; people who pledge at least $16 by 9pm EST on Friday, April 13th will receive a concept document for the game and will vote for which one(s) get made.

[shizawn]

I mentioned it in the Double Fine kickstarter page a couple weeks ago, but a Tex Murphy kickstarter project is going to launch on May 15th. Looking forward to that.

I'm going back and forth on whether to back the Leisure Suit Larry remake. I've already purchased the first remake of that game, and even though it's been 20 years, I don't know if I want to buy it again. I guess it's just like double dipping DVDs/BDs and I've done that on many occasions. They mention if they reach their goal they plan to add more stuff to the game. Might be worth it just for that.

[Trevor]

Great thread Jay. Although my wife probably hates you now.

My problem is that I'm an absolute sucker for exclusive fun bonuses like names in credits and limited edition soundtrack CDs AND for nostalgia/holding onto my past. It's almost as if Kickstarter itself was designed to take my money. Between video games, music, and board games I'm finding dozens of projects tempting me.

[fumanstan]

I'm sticking with just Double Fine and Wasteland 2 for now. It's possible a lot of these might end up sucking, and as much as I love Leisure Suit Larry and Gabriel Knight, i'm less willing to drop money unseen on their projects.

[Duran]

Originally Posted by Jay G.

Jane Jensen (Gabriel Knight, King's Quest VI) has started a kickstarter promising a year's worth of games from her studio (at least two):
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-2012-2013-csg

She has 3 proposals up for the first game; people who pledge at least $16 by 9pm EST on Friday, April 13th will receive a concept document for the game and will vote for which one(s) get made.

I signed up for this one as well. Can never have enough quality adventure games!

[Trevor]

I found one that brought back memories. Chuck's Challenge 3D is a follow-up to an old Atari Lynx ( and many other systems later) game that I loved, Chip's Challenge.

[superdeluxe]

Originally Posted by Trevor

Great thread Jay. Although my wife probably hates you now.

My problem is that I'm an absolute sucker for exclusive fun bonuses like names in credits and limited edition soundtrack CDs AND for nostalgia/holding onto my past. It's almost as if Kickstarter itself was designed to take my money. Between video games, music, and board games I'm finding dozens of projects tempting me.

In the end it's all about the swag

[PopcornTreeCt]

Spoiler:

You knew it was gonna happen eventually.

[superdeluxe]

Just backed Banner Saga, only 3 days left on that one, in the end, the style of gameplay along with the cel animation was enough to throw 10$ into the kitty.

Also Wasteland 2 just got funded, and with paypal hit the 3 million mark I believe.

If we can get a Starflight/Master of Orion/Star Control Kickstarter, I will buy into those!

[shizawn]

Some of the guys who created Titan Quest founded a new company after Iron Lore went under. They're working on another game called Grim Dawn, which will be in a similar style. Titan Quest was one of the better Diablo-esque games that's come out in the past few years.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ment/grim-dawn

[Jay G.]

New article highlighting the risks of backing a Kickstarter, and what to look for in a project before committing your money:
http://penny-arcade.com/report/edito...campaigns-are-

The guy in the article specifically calls out the Police Warfare Kickstarter as being a risky project to back, mainly because they don't appear to be asking for enough money to realistically make the game they're pitching.

[Groucho]

I want somebody to revive the old Police Quest games.

[Jay G.]

Originally Posted by Groucho

I want somebody to revive the old Police Quest games.

That's a possibility.

From the FAQ for the LSL remake:

I love the Sierra classics!! Can you bring back King's Quest, Space Quest, or Police Quest?

Our good friends over at Tell Tale have licensed King's Quest from Activision. If we do our job right then maybe, just MAYBE we'll be able to partner with them and ruinite the Space Quest team, King's Quest team (go Roberta!!!!) and Police Quest team for re-makes or new versions of those (Space Quest 7 anybody?)

Also, from an article I previously linked to about LSL:
Happy As Larry: Al Lowe On Remaking His Classic Game

[Paul Trowe]: I’ve been trying to remake the Sierra classics since they’ve been lost in the hands of various companies like Vivendi and Havas and Universal, and now Activision. So I approached Activision to do remakes of all the games, and I wanted to acquire rights to Leisure Suit Larry, King’s Quest, Police Quest and Space Quest, games I grew up beta testing.

So the LSL remake looks like a possible launching pad for remakes/sequels for all those Sierra series.

[T-bone22]

Come on Leisure Suit Larry!!!

[Decker]

Originally Posted by T-bone22

Come on Leisure Suit Larry!!!

There's a joke in there somewhere.....

[T-bone22]

Originally Posted by Decker

There's a joke in there somewhere.....

Yea I kinda realized that after I posted it