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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Premium Gaming Subscription Services
PlayStation Plus Expands Access to Recent Blockbuster Titles
Cloud Gaming Expansions
Nvidia's GeForce Now Brought Game Streaming to Amazon Fire TV
Online Retro Game Emulators
Retro Games Lets You Play Classic Console Titles Right In Your Browser
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
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Browser Gaming Platforms
Unblocked Games Lets Users Play Quick Games Anywhere With No Restrictions
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
Community Adventure Sharing Features
Keen Games Introduced Adventure Sharing In Enshrouded
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
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Tactile Social Gaming Devices
Board Debuts Its 24-Inch Touchscreen by Board
Immersive Superhero Attractions
Warner Bros. Gamifies Superman Storytelling with Gameplay
Psychological Espionage RPGs
ZERO PARADES Blends Surreal Storytelling With Tactical Spy 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
Romantasy Board Games
The Empyrean Series Inspired Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader
Focus-Enhancing Gaming Devices
The 'BrainBlink' from MorphoProjects Adapts to User Play
Entrepreneurship Adventure Platforms
Lemonade Lab Lets Kid-Run Businesses Accept Tap Payments
Modular Gaming Controllers
HyperX Introduces Swappable Controls and Custom Gaming Parts
Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
The 'GOAL' Concept by Yewon Lee Encourages Physical Activity
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Branded Button-Masher Games
Jägermeister's Ice Cold Justice Challenges Players to Defend Shots
Screen-Free Interactive Gaming
tonies and Hasbro Turn Classic Board Games Into Audio Adventures
Retro Multiplayer Revival Games
Nintendo revives Star Fox with online multiplayer for Switch 2
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Kindsight's Fundrising Platform Supports Nonprofits & More
Funded Mobile Development Studios
'Bigger Games' Raised $25M to Grow its Mobile Development
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
Performance Eyewear Crowdfunding Campaigns
Flying Eyes Optics is Running a Campaign on StartEngine
AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
Google's Project Genie Turns Text Prompts Into Traversable Worlds
Casual Game Collections
PolyTrack Offers Access to Popular Games in One Platform
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Crowdfunding-To-E-Commerce Partnerships
SHOPLINE Enters into Collaboration with LaunchBoom
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
Hand Tracking Games
Pixel Ninja Turns Your Hand Into A Magical Shield With AI
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
Online Gaming Portals
Best Website Games Offers Accessible Browser-Based Games Anytime
Game-Based Learning Devices
Bubble Braille Controller Turns Tactile Reading into Interactive Play
Roguelike Word-Board Games
MindFuel Games Launched the 'Beyond Words' Demo at Steam Next Fest
Indie Subscription Game Libraries
indie.io Launches Indie Pass Subscription on PC Platforms
Interactive Party Games
Scano Games Lets Friends Play Real-Time Multiplayer Games On Their Phones
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Competitive Global Phydigital Events
Games of the Future 2026 Will Feature More Than 800 Athletes
Collectible Baseball Figurines
Ghostwrite x MLB Game Face Taps into the Blind Box Craze
Creator-Led Toys
Bonkers Toys Transforms Toys and Colors into a Retail Toy Line
Engagement-Focused Gaming Platforms
The Money Factory's New Platform Deepens Connections
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
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
Experiential Tabletop Launches
MindWare Brings Immersive Game Demos to Gen Con 2026
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
Futuristic Taxi Drifting Games
Current Games Drops 'Taxi Chaos 2'
Real-Circuit Board Games
Reactor Rescue Uses Functional Electronics in Gameplay
Adaptive Game Experiences
SciPlay Debuts an AI Layer That Personalizes Play in Real Time
Bathhouse Fundraising Campaigns
Bathe is Crowdfunding for an Indoor-Outdoor Bathhouse Facility
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
Hybrid Entertainment Venues
Playdium Vaughan Blends Arcade Games, AR Attractions and Event Spaces
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
Lifestyle Gaming Ecosystems
Nintendo Extends Music Access Beyond Its Consoles
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
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Marketing Jargon Games
Marketing Bingo Turns Buzzwords Into A Fun Client Meeting Game
Tiny Animated Laser Projectors
The Laserabc Laser Show Projector Has a 200-Meter Throw Capacity
Family-Focused Backyard Soccer Campaigns
Arrow Tool Group Debuts the 'Go for the Goal' Campaign
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
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
Creator-Inspired Board Games
MrBeast Brings His Viral Challenges and Competition Style Home
Indie Project Launch Platforms
Sourceful Space Helps Indie Builders Launch With AI Feedback
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
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
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
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
Smart Darts Games
Flybar Darts 180 Integrates Machine Learning Technology
Sports Community Platforms
Sports Social Connects Athletes And Gamers Through Local Events
Gamified Fitness Platforms
uRace Motivates Athletes With Gamified Challenges & Global Competition
Condensed Franchise Mobile Gaming
Borderlands Adapted Shooter Gameplay into Short Mobile Missions
Tabletop-To-Digital Franchises
Descent Expands into a Cooperative Tactical RPG Experience
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
Fan-Fueled Claw Games
Dave & Buster's is Giving Human Crane Players a Way to Win Match Tickets
Gaming News Customization Tools
Feed It Games Builds a Custom Gaming News Feed For Your Interests
Game Discovery Tools
GameBrain Discovery Brings A New Game Recommendation To Every Browser Tab
Fake Video Gaming Essays
Super Eyepatch Wolf Explores Imaginary Gaming Worlds
Interactive Entertainment Tools
Quiz Cabin Turns Curiosity to Playable Quizzes & Brain Challenges
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
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Casual Game Discovery Apps
PizzaSlice Helps Users Find Relaxing, Chill Indie Games Easily
Adversarial Agent Gameplays
Pitch Lucy AI Lets Users Test Token Pitches Through a Competitive Game
Interactive Project Platforms
Community Aquarium Turns Projects Into Digital Fish For Discovery
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
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Arcade Game Revivals
Snake Classic Revives The Arcade Game With Modern Features And Challenges
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
Product Discovery Maker Communities
JustGotFound Helps Independent Products Reach New Audiences
Crowd Analytics Beacons
EB Systems Deploys Crowd-Tracking Beacons at FIFA Venues
Victorian Parlour Gaming Booths
Inception Group Launches Mr Fogg’s Games Parlour
Timed Gameplay Trial Features
Google Play Introduced Game Trials for Sampling Game Titles
Interactive Horror Adaptations
Creepshow Brings Anthology Storytelling to PC Gaming
Bar Hunt Games
Chicken Chase Turns Pub Crawls Into A Chaotic Team Race With Clues