Indie Game Studio

Indie Game Studio Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Dream of crafting immersive worlds and bringing unique stories to life? Consider starting an indie game studio. This business involves creating and developing video games independently, often focusing on innovative gameplay and creative storytelling.

Running an indie game studio means assembling a small, dedicated team of designers, programmers, artists, and marketers. While it's a labor-intensive venture, the fulfillment of seeing your vision materialize is unmatched. You'll need to handle game design, coding, art creation, and marketing—each step crucial for a successful launch.

The indie game market is saturated but filled with opportunities for standout concepts. Embrace this challenge if you're passionate about gaming and innovation. With platforms like Steam or itch.io and crowdfunding options, reaching a global audience is more accessible than ever. Starting an indie game studio can turn creative dreams into digital realities.

In this list, you'll find real-world indie game studio success stories and very profitable examples of starting a indie game studio that makes money.

1. Zatun ($300K/year)

Abhinav Chokhavatia came up with the idea for Zatun in 2006 while working at Ubisoft Montreal. Inspired by the hype around India and outsourcing, Abhinav decided to start his own game development company. With a passion for creating their own IP, Zatun focused on developing their first game, "The Legend Of Vraz," which was released in 2010 and garnered recognition in the industry. Since then, Zatun has built a loyal customer base and collaborated on over 200 game titles with clients such as Disney and Ubisoft.

How much money it makes: $300K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 25

How I Started A $25K/Month Video Games Development Company

An Indian video game development company, Zatun, founded in 2007, has collaborated on over 200 game titles with 300 clients, winning numerous awards and rave reviews globally and generating a monthly revenue of $25k, by focusing on innovation, experience, and customer retention.

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