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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Retro Console Converters
The iOS GameDock Turns Your iDevice Into an Old School System
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Social Good Entertainment
Global Good Games Aims to Shift the Video Gaming Paradigm
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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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Cloud Gaming Expansions
Nvidia's GeForce Now Brought Game Streaming to Amazon Fire TV
Free PC Games
Ocean Of Games Offers Free Full-Version PC Game Downloads Online
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
Mixed-Reality Theme Parks
DreamPark is Capturing the Attention of Digital Adventurers
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
Immersive Action-Adventure Games
'MindsEye' is an Upcoming Open-World Game from Seasoned Devs
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Immersive Horror Games
Eyes Never Wake's Monster Sees Players Through Their Webcam
Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences
EB Games Boasts Mario Kart World in Montreal
Nostalgic Gaming Devices
The Playdate Handheld Console Reimagines Retro Gameplay with Modernity
Phygital Baseball Board Games
Base on Board 2.0 Keeps Gameplay Dynamic with E-Ink Dice
Browser Game Platforms
RetroGames Lets Users Play Classic Console Games Online Instantly
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
American Football-Focused Venue Initiatives
Topgolf Ligns Itself with the American Football Season
Community 3D-Printed Toys
3D Printing Elves Launches Free Toy Program for Children
Inclusive Diverse Board Games
Safehaven Presents the Where Hope Lives Board Game
Blockchain Learning Tools
Web3 Quest Platforms Helps Founders Engage Users and Reward Learning
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Gamified Financial Education Initiatives
TD Bank and the Venture Valley Creators Partner
Face-to-Face Game Consoles
Board Merges the Best Features of Board Games and Video Games
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Guided Challenge Party Games
Tomy's Human Controller Game Involves a Connected Headset
AI Publishing Platforms
Inkitt Transforms Literature Creation Via Algorithmic Optimization
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Gamer-Branded Pickleball Sets
Razer and JOOLA Released a World-First Gaming-Pickleball Crossover
Immersive Superhero Attractions
Warner Bros. Gamifies Superman Storytelling with Gameplay
Instant Gaming Platforms
Zeon Games & Studio Enables Instant Play Through Scroll-Based Gaming
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Focus-Enhancing Gaming Devices
The 'BrainBlink' from MorphoProjects Adapts to User Play
Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
The 'GOAL' Concept by Yewon Lee Encourages Physical Activity
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Interactive Outdoor Games
City Chase Combines Outdoor Exploration with Fun, Strategic Gameplay
Branded Button-Masher Games
Jägermeister's Ice Cold Justice Challenges Players to Defend Shots
Indie Game Investment Programs
Blue Ocean Games is Supporting Indie Developers with New Fund
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Games Journalism Website Acquisitions
Gunzilla Games Purchased Game Informer to Revive Platform
Smart TV Party Games
Jackbox Games is Coming to Smart TVs Through a New Update
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Kindsight's Fundrising Platform Supports Nonprofits & More
Funded Mobile Development Studios
'Bigger Games' Raised $25M to Grow its Mobile Development
AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
Google's Project Genie Turns Text Prompts Into Traversable Worlds
Performance Eyewear Crowdfunding Campaigns
Flying Eyes Optics is Running a Campaign on StartEngine
Casual Game Collections
PolyTrack Offers Access to Popular Games in One Platform
Gamified Crowdfunding Platforms
Tiltify Personal Helps Raise Money with Interactive Tools
Crowdfunding-To-E-Commerce Partnerships
SHOPLINE Enters into Collaboration with LaunchBoom
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Accessible Live Basketball Experiences
The Sacramento Kings Adopt OneCourt's Inclusive Innovation
Interactive AI Games
AI Charades Lets Users Guess AI-Powered Famous Public Figures
Music-Inspired Workout Event Series
Ministry of Sound Launched Ministry of Sound Games
Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals
Higround Pays Homage to Xbox's Halo Video Game Franchise
Social-Focused Childrens Games
Dragon Snacks Games' 'Solar Punk' Will Act as a Social Hub
Classic Snake Games
Snake Apple Game Explores History, Strategies, And Free Online Play Options
Team-Based Sci-Fi Shooter Games
Moonshot Games' 'Wildgate' is a Crew-Based Spaceship Game
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
Online Gaming Portals
Best Website Games Offers Accessible Browser-Based Games Anytime
Roguelike Word-Board Games
MindFuel Games Launched the 'Beyond Words' Demo at Steam Next Fest
Interactive Party Games
Scano Games Lets Friends Play Real-Time Multiplayer Games On Their Phones
AI-Powered Game Campaigns
G2A.COM Unveils AI-Powered 'Best Gate 2 Play' Campaign
Collectible Baseball Figurines
Ghostwrite x MLB Game Face Taps into the Blind Box Craze
Indie Game Directories
Lovable Games Curates Unique Indie Games For Gamers And Developers
Engagement-Focused Gaming Platforms
The Money Factory's New Platform Deepens Connections
Gamified Rehabilitation Systems
Bioliberty Has Introduced the Innovative Lifehub Clinic
Searchable Gaming Platforms
Search to Play Helps Users Discover, Track, And Share Video Games
Motion-Based Gaming Platforms
Bin Jumpin! Turns Real Body Movement Into Interactive Gameplay
AI-Powered Gaming Investment Platforms
Slingshot Debuts a Novel Investing Model for Individuals
Charitable Developer Games Showcases
Humble Bundle is Hosting its 2025 Games Showcase
Financial Learning Platforms
Cash Critters Introduces Kids To Core Money Skills Through Play
Gaming Startup Accelerator Programmes
iGB L!VE Announces iGB Startups Accelerator and Pitch iGB
Cloud-Based Game-Streaming Services
Amazon Gamelift Streams is Designed to be Easy to Implement
Futuristic Taxi Drifting Games
Current Games Drops 'Taxi Chaos 2'
Adaptive Game Experiences
SciPlay Debuts an AI Layer That Personalizes Play in Real Time
Interactive Word Games
Play And Share AI-Created Word Search Games Onchain With Prism
Bathhouse Fundraising Campaigns
Bathe is Crowdfunding for an Indoor-Outdoor Bathhouse Facility
Indie Subscription Game Libraries
indie.io Launches Indie Pass Subscription on PC Platforms
Streaming Series Video Games
The 'Thronglets' Game is Inspired by a Black Mirror Episode
Creative Frustration Outlets
Punch Your Client Is A Satirical Game For Creative Professionals
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
Startup Discovery Hubs
Launching.today Showcases New Projects from Entrepreneurs and Builders
World Hunger Day Events
ZiMad Partnered with The Hunger Project on New Events in its Games
Interactive Engagement Platforms
Playda Enables No-Download Games At Work And Events
3D-Printable Toy Ranges
MakerWorld 'CyberBrick' Has Reusable Electronics and 3D-Printed Models
Helicopter-Towed Digital Screens
HELI-D and NINJA GAIDEN 4 Set a Guinness World Record
Spatial Bubble Games
Bubbles Everywhere Offers Immersive Bubble Popping on Apple Vision Pro
Entertainment Venue Loyalty Platforms
Dave & Buster's Debuts 'What the Fun' Platform
Real-Circuit Board Games
Reactor Rescue Uses Functional Electronics in Gameplay
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Tiny Animated Laser Projectors
The Laserabc Laser Show Projector Has a 200-Meter Throw Capacity
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Expanded Game-Streaming Functionalities
Xbox Announced PC Support for its Game Streaming
Immersive Oversized Crane Games
The Dave & Buster's Human Crane Puts Players in the Action
Interactive Learning Games
FamilyFunHub Makes Learning Engaging With Free Educational Games
Horror Animated Games
The Scope Creep Turns Workplace Briefs into a Playable Horror Experience
Family-Focused Backyard Soccer Campaigns
Arrow Tool Group Debuts the 'Go for the Goal' Campaign
Cryptocurrency-Tied Sports Games
'Sparkball' is a High-Octane Web3 Multiplayer Title
Visual Reflex Games
Dead Pixel Game Tests Speed And Accuracy In Spotting Errors
No-Code Gamebuilder Platforms
hyperPad Lets You Build and Publish iPad Games Without Coding
Real-World Adventure Games
Scratch Earth Turns Exploration Into a Fun and Competitive Game
Curated Shop Display Mechanics
Spellgarden Games Launched the 'Thrifty Business' Game Demo
Creator Funding Platforms
Ko-fi Helps Creators Receive Financial Support From Fans Online
Gamified Walking Apps
Lawa Gets Players Moving by Turning Real-World Steps into In-Game Power
Chaotic Cat-Themed Board Games
Exploding Kittens: The Board Game Reimagines a Viral Card Game
Brain Health Crowdfunding Campaigns
MYndspan Pioneers a Transformative Approach to Brain Health
Competitive Word Games
Lingo Battle Challenges Players With Quick-Thinking Word Matches
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
Accessibility-Promoting Digital Platforms
GovTech Singapore Has Introduced A11y Playground
Survival Game Platform Ports
Netflix is Bringing Squid Game: Unleashed to Chromebooks
Fan-Powered Concerts Platforms
ConcertFutures Lets Fans Stake to Bring Artists to Their Cities
Game-Based Learning Devices
Bubble Braille Controller Turns Tactile Reading into Interactive Play
Gamified Fitness Platforms
uRace Motivates Athletes With Gamified Challenges & Global Competition
Second-Hand Tech Deliveries
CeX and Just Eat Takeaway.com Will Deliver Pre-Owned Gaming Products
Skill-Based Betting Games
WannaDare Offers Skill-Based Gaming With Peer-to-Peer Betting Challenges
Community Adventure Sharing Features
Keen Games Introduced Adventure Sharing In Enshrouded
Arcade Game Revivals
Snake Classic Revives The Arcade Game With Modern Features And Challenges
Multi-Region Esports Programs
GosuGamers Debuts an Esports Grant Programme for Tournaments in Asia
Cultural Trivia Games
Culture King Turns Cultural Knowledge Into Fast-Paced Competition
Interactive Demo Platforms
Arcade Enables Fast Creation And Embedding Of Interactive Product Demos
Iconic Title Game Bundles
Humble Announced the 'Play the Legends' Bundle
Gamified Wellness Platforms
HealthGame Turns Healthy Habits Into Fun, Interactive Daily Challenges
Educational Coding Platforms
CodeVenture Makes Learning To Code Fun And Accessible For Kids
Fake Video Gaming Essays
Super Eyepatch Wolf Explores Imaginary Gaming Worlds
Collaborative Mystery Games
Enigmas of Dark Stories Challenges Groups to Uncover Hidden Truths
Instant Game Websites
Crtrdg Lets Developers Build Game Websites Instantly Without Coding
Brand Recognition Games
Product Guesser Tests Brand Recognition Through Interactive Play Tool
Indie Developer Hubs
Access Free Tools And Resources For Independent Projects With IndieHub
Grant Discovery Platforms
Startup Grants Helps Founders Find and Apply For Non-Dilutive Funding
Casual Game Discovery Apps
PizzaSlice Helps Users Find Relaxing, Chill Indie Games Easily
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Adversarial Agent Gameplays
Pitch Lucy AI Lets Users Test Token Pitches Through a Competitive Game
Indie Maker Competitions
IndieLeaderboard Tracks Your MRR and Compete with Other Indie Makers
Gamified Animal Aids
Cats-We Turns Virtual Pet Care Into Real Support for Cats in Need
Rule-Free Sports Tables
Ping Pong Park by Exercice Turns Gameplay into Open-Ended Play
Esports Harm Prevention Programs
Ygam Launched a Mental Health Programme for Gaming Communities
Board Game Organizers
Meeplay Organizes Board Games, Tracks Scores, And Connects Players
Collaborative Drawing Games
Boring Canvas Enables Browser Drawing for Engaging Group Creativity
Family Party Games
MirFam Games Turns Your TV Into Interactive Fun For Family And Friends
User Research Platforms
Ballpark Captures High-Quality Feedback Through Task-Based Research
Victorian Parlour Gaming Booths
Inception Group Launches Mr Fogg’s Games Parlour
Puzzle Strategy Games
Challenge Friends with Strategic and Fun Puzzle Gameplay
Timed Gameplay Trial Features
Google Play Introduced Game Trials for Sampling Game Titles
Social Gaming Platforms
Dartify Lets You Play Real-Time Online Dart Matches With Friends
Interactive Golf Experiences
Hackers Golf Makes Scoring and Playing Golf Fun for All Skill Levels