There has been a recent explosion of crowdfunded games that have managed to see the light of day thanks to the support and enthusiasm of people on crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
These games include variations of popular modern recreational gaming activities such as laser tag and paintball. Picture laser tag with unlimited players or variations of paintball where you get to control a giant paintball-hurling robot. These are the kinds of audacious gaming concepts that conventional investors would scoff at, but are still granted a chance by people on crowdfunding websites.
Crowdfunded games also include more educational games designed to stimulate learning, as well as games accessible to people with physical ailments.
From video games to real-world arena games to socially good entertainment, these crowdfunded games and gaming accessories have all left a mark in their own unique way.
50 Crowdfunded Games
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Power-Ready Computer Desks
This Set-Up by Gamers Paradise is the Ideal Gaming Desk
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Realistic Digital Paintbrushes
The Sensu Brush is the Ultimate Painting Device for iPad
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Crowdfunding Apps
SellanApp Lets Anyone Gain Funding and Connect with Developers
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Endangered Virtual Pet Games
Pets Endangered Species Lets You Take Care of Disappearing Animals
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Zombified Playing Cards
The Deck of the Dead Manipulates Each Suit Into Zombie Delights
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8-Bit Booze Containers
The NES Cartridge Flasks Let You Get Your Game and Drink On
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Bulletproof Playing Cards
These Cards by Sly Kly are Made From 100 Percent Carbon Fiber
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Animal Simulation Video Games
The Bear Simulator Game Lets You Live a Bear's Life
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Interactive Arcade-Style Literature
The Choosatron Marks Interactive Reading's Return
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Humongous Paintball Robots
MegaBots Are Giant Robots That Hurl Paintballs At Each Other
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Brainwave Reading Video Games
This Kickstarter Project Lets You 'Throw Trucks with Your Mind'
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Game-Enhancing Smartphone Sheaths
The WynCASE is Designed to Make Mobile Gaming Less of a Hassle
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Interactive Game Projectors
The Lumo Interactive Projector Turns Kids' Rooms Into Playgrounds
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Playground-Connecting Fitness Systems
The HYBRIDPLAY Fitness Gaming Device Makes Kids More Active
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App-Controlled Paper Planes
The Carbon Flyer Paper Plane Can Be Controlled Via Smartphone
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Anti-Cheating Computer Devices
David Titarenco's Game:Ref Aims to Curb Gamer Mouse Hacks
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Psychological Storytelling Apps
This Life Coach App and Game Experience Pulls Data From Your Phone
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Retro Drawing Game Tablets
The Etcher: Etch-A-Sketch for iPad Combines Old and New Technology
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Social Good Entertainment
Global Good Games Aims to Shift the Video Gaming Paradigm
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Retro Console Converters
The iOS GameDock Turns Your iDevice Into an Old School System
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Media Machine Consoles
The 'Qubi' Media Center Has Everything You Need for Entertainment
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Futuristic 8-Bit Board Games
The NMI Laser Team Develops This Vibrant Space Invaders Chess Set
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Touchscreen Gaming Stickers
The 'Invisible Gamepad' Gaming Stickers Makes Playing Apps Easier
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Blood-Sucking Video Games
Blood Sport Collects Your Blood for Every Hit You Take
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Electrifying Laser Tag Games
The Battlegrounds Laser Tag Experience is Uber-Intense
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Cancer-Combating Computer Games
Indie Video Game That Dragon, Cancer Tells a Touching Story
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Million-Player Laser Tag
iTager Could Theoretically Be Played By a Million Players Simultaneously
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Stress Reducing Gamer Gadgets
This Kickstarter Gadget Detects Stress with Game Apps
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Physical Impact Gamer Gear
The ‘ARAIG’ Suit Aims to Add Physical Impact to Video
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Fan-Funded Video Games
Tim Schaffer is Asking for Gamers' Full Participation
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Horrific POV Video Games
Become a Disturbed Child in the ‘Among the Sleep’ Horror Game
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Gamer Finder Apps
The GamerLink App (in BETA) Helps You Find Gamers Online You Want To Play With
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Affordable Motion-Control Guns
Trinity Magnum by TrinityVR Makes Gaming More Immersive
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DIY Portable Gaming Kits
The Darkmatter DIY Portable Gaming Kit is Easy to Assemble
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Virtually Explorable Famous Ships
This Indiegogo Video Game Lets Players Explore the Titanic
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Functional Gamer Wands
The World of Warcraft Incantor Makes Magic in the Real World
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8-Bit Board Games
Mega Man: the Board Game Takes the Blue Bomber from the TV to the Table
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Voodoo Pinball Characters
Rocksauce Studios Presents a Slightly Creepy Design
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16-Bit Nostalgia Books
'Sensible Software 1986-1999' Book Details Early Video Game Visuals
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Language Learning Video Games
Koe is a Japanese Language Game That Makes Learning Easy
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Feline-Friendly Games
This Cat Simulator Game is Perfect For Those Who Have Always Wanted a Cat
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Miniature Arcade Games
Nanoarcade is the World's Smallest Arcade Gaming Systems
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Omni-Directional Gaming Treadmills
The Virtuix Omni Works Gives Gamers a More Immersive Experience
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Feet-Focused Game Controllers
3DRudder Brings Gaming Down to Earth at CES 2015
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Animated Bike Wheel Lights
The Monkey Light Brings Colorful Moving Cartoons to Your Bicycle
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Virtual Literary Worlds
Ever, Jane is an English Lit Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
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Crowdfunded Controller Apps
iRemoco App is a Remarkable Design for a Helicopter Remote
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LGBT Video Game Conventions
GaymerCon is the First Focused on LGBT Gaming Culture
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Blind-Accessible Games
‘Grail to the Thief’ is an Interactive Audio Adventure Game
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Zombified Card Games
The Zombie Shuffle is a Bloody Hoot Built Around a 52-Card Deck
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Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Dedicated Web3 Gaming Platforms
Gamestop is Working with 'Elixir' on a Crypto Gaming Launcher
Handheld Gaming Laptop Designs
The Conceptual Compal Rover Play Has a Two-in-One Design
Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles
The 'PiBoy Mini' Offers Retro Gaming In a Portable Package
Consolidated Short-Throw Projectors
This Projector Features Built-In Speakers & Bluetooth 5.0
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Digital Board Game Devices
Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Board Offers Hundreds of Tabletop Games
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Inclusively Designed Chess Sets
The 'Dot Chess' Board Game by Hyunjae Noh Modernizes a Classic
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Consumer-Targeted CNC Machines
Ahmet Yasir Karakus and Ahmet Ergun Build the Rownd CNC Lathe
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
Haptic Gamer Chair Cushions
Razer Project Esther Immerses Gamers in the Experience at CES 2024
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Remote Esports Coaching
eGame Studio Launches an Esports Coaching Application Called Game Lens
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Mixed-Reality Blood Donations
Abbott Unveiled a Mixed-Reality Experience at CES 2023
Sci-Fi Avian Board Games
The Abducktion Board Game is Quick to Learn and Play
Connected Digital Game Boards
'The Last Gameboard' is an Interactive Digital Board Game Platform
Modern Retro Game Cartridges
Blaze Entertainment Announced Indie Heroes Collection 2 for Evercade
Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights
The Bowio Game Light Brightens Up Tabletops and More
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Financial Literacy Board Games
Chime Launches a Gamified Financial Literacy Initiative
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps
The Polymega App Offers Access to Nostalgic Titles
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
Mouse is a New Shooter Game Inspired by Vintage Disney
Nature-Filled Open-World Games
Ubisoft is Working on Two New Titles in the Farcry Series
Gamified Eyecare Campaigns
LensCrafters Debuts Blinky's Eye Odyssey with Adventure & Eye Care
Monstrous Horror Video Games
This Game Challenges Players to Evade An AI-Fueled Monster
Science-Backed Literacy Games
Kangaroo Cravings is a Learn-to-Read Game Based on Brain Science
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Arcade-Style Metaverse Games
JD Sports Steps into the Metaverse with 'King of the Game'
Reality Show-Inspired Games
Netflix Unveils the Love is Blind Game Ahead of New Season
Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
Gamified Charity Events
Make-A-Wish Partnered with Bandai Namco on its Livestreaming Event
Cross-Platform Game Purchases
Xbox Studios Announced that Starfield will be a 'Play Anywhere' Game
Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Boozy Backyard Games
Beer Darts is an Engaging Spin on Traditional Backyard Games
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers
Dream Controller Boasts Beautiful and Unique Designs
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Handhand Console Game Launches
Mars After Midnight will be Launching on Playdate Soon
Web3 Gaming Initiatives
Razer Launches a Web3 Initiative for More Gaming Projects in the Space
Collaborative Creative Writing Games
CrowdTales is a Multi-Player Continue-the-Story Game
Video Game-Like Chat Platforms
'PFPChat' Gives Online Meetings a More Creative Spin
Flexible Pain Relief Patches
Kailo Flex Met Its Crowdfunding Goal in Just 45 Minutes
VR-Powered ADHD Games
This VR Eye-Tracking Game Could Help with ADHD Diagnoses
Interactive Gaming Clogs
These Special Crocs Can Be Scanned for an Exclusive Gaming Experience
Bloody Promotional Game Campaigns
Gaming Franchise Diablo Wants Fans to Donate Blood For a PC
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Street Fighter-Style AR Games
Jadu is a New Multiplayer AR Mobile Fighting Game
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
VR-Compatible Gaming Controllers
The Conceptual 'Game Start' Gaming Controller is Multifunctional
Web3 Game Analytics Tools
Telescope Labs Unveils an Advanced Tool for Analyzing Web3 Games
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
AI Financial Education Games
Go Boldly Empowers Players with Financial Tools and Tips
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Facial Movement Game Controllers
Google's New GameFace Allows Users to Control with their Faces
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
Revolutionary Survival Games
In 'Enshrouded,' Players Attempt to Reclaim a Lost World
Cloud Gaming Partnership Launches
GOG Joins Cloud Gaming with the Help of Amazon Luna
Mash-Up Board Games
Monopoly Scrabble by Winning Moves Games Combines Two Classics
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
AR Car Wash Games
Splash Dash by Soapy Joe's Car Wash is Rewarding & Fund-Raising
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Mobile Game Platform Expansions
Google is Expanding its 'Play Games' Windows Application
First-Person Shooter Ports
Activision Released Three Prior CoD Games on the Steam Gaming Platform
Design-Conscious Arcade Games
The Reigning Champ Home Court Arcade Basketball Game is Minimalist
Family Game-Sharing Platforms
Valve is Introducing 'Steam Families' to Replace 'Family Sharing'
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Charitable Farming Game Bundles
Humble's 'Down on the Farm' Bundle Supports Kiss the Ground
Tactical Sci-Fi Shooter Games
'Boundary' is an Upcoming Tactical Multiplayer Game Set in Space
Word-Shouting Party Games
Really Loud Librarians Entertains Pairs and Parties Alike
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Augmented Reality Hunting Games
Capcom and Niantic are Launching 'Monster Hunter Now'
Organization-Backed Video Games
Esports Organization 100 Thieves Launches the 'Bank Heist' Game
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
Esports Make-A-Wish Deals
Skillshot Media and Ghost Gaming Announce a Make-A-Wish Partnership
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
Blockchain Gaming Integrations
Unity Gaming Debuts the New Blockchain and Web3 Integration Options
Content Creator Streaming Platforms
The 'Quench' Platform Offers Access to Exclusive Content
Senior-Focused Exergames
Ludica Health's 'LudoFit' Helps Adults Maintain Strength and Balance
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Competitive Game Platforms
Gfinity’s Athlos Tournament Platform Joins with Playgendary Games
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Cooperative Mecha Games
Hawken Reborn Revives a Fan-Favorite Mecha Title from 2012
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Dynamic Accessible Gaming Controllers
Sony Unveils the Inaugural Inclusive Game Controller at CES
Daily Game-Guessing Services
'GuessTheGame' is a Wordle-Like for Video Game Fans
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Tycoon-Style Beauty Games
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a Digital Tycoon World on Roblox
Independent Multi-Gameplay Games
'Gardens' is Building a PvPvE Game with Countless Mechanics
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
Captivating Debut Games
The Cocoon Game was Unveiled During Summer Game Fest 2023
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Follow-Up Golf Game Launches
Sports Story Recently Launched on Nintendo Switch Platforms
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Startup Promotion Platforms
Spacehunt Offers an Open-Source Directory to Like-Minded People
Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games
Mech Shooter Game Little Big Robots Launches on Mobile
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
NEOWIZ is Launching the 'Adventure' Web3 Gaming Platforn
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Esports Wellness Courses
Entain Foundation U.S. Introduces a New Esports Mental Wellness Campaign
Inclusive Accessibility-Focused Tournaments
Ghost Gaming Hosts the 'Adaptive Gaming Cup'
Personalized Game Show Generators
Quizado Lets You Host Your Own Family Feud-Style Game Nights
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Digitized Sudanese Board Games
JumpDog Offers a Fresh New Format To Play The Traditional Game
Handheld Game Store Launches
Playdate Presents its New Catalog Games Store as a Curated Storefront
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite