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The duo also introduced the first six games to be funded by the program.

2024 has been an abysmal year for those who create the video games we all fall in love with.

Outersloth, a new funding initiative for indie games from the developers of Among Us, has already provided funding to six new indie games.

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Large publishers aren’t the only ones affected, as funding for indie projects has also significantly dried up.

KeokeN Interactive ultimately had to lay off its team when investment remained out of reach.

I really want games!

Outersloth Interview and Trailer with Victoria Tran and Forest Willard | Summer Game Fest 2024 - YouTube

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Huskrats premiered Outersloth-funded roguelike spaceflighting action game, Rogue Eclipse.

The final premiere was by Outerloop Games, the team behind Thirsty Suitors.

Outersloth, a new funding initiative for indie games from the developers of Among Us, has already provided funding to six new indie games.

(Image credit: Summer Game Fest)

Outersloth, a new funding initiative for indie games from the developers of Among Us, has already provided funding to six new indie games.

(Image credit: Summer Game Fest)

Outersloth, a new funding initiative for indie games from the developers of Among Us, has already provided funding to six new indie games.

(Image credit: Summer Game Fest)

Outersloth, a new funding initiative for indie games from the developers of Among Us, has already provided funding to six new indie games.

(Image credit: Summer Game Fest)

Outersloth, a new funding initiative for indie games from the developers of Among Us, has already provided funding to six new indie games.

(Image credit: Summer Game Fest)

Outersloth, a new funding initiative for indie games from the developers of Among Us, has already provided funding to six new indie games.

(Image credit: Summer Game Fest)

Outersloth, a new funding initiative for indie games from the developers of Among Us, has already provided funding to six new indie games.

(Image credit: Summer Game Fest)

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ID@Xbox indie selects for March 2025 include Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, Sorry We�re Closed, Afterlove EP, Tomb Raider IV-V-VI Remastered, Ultros, and Slime Heroes.

Screenshot of The Alters from an ID@Xbox event.

Steam Deck accessories

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Xbox Cloud Gaming on the Steam Deck

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Diablo 4 Season 7 Season of the Witch

Marathon gameplay reveal

Promotional screenshot of characters from Zenless Zone Zero

MSI Claw 8 AI+ propped up next to an ROG Ally X on a table.

The Crew

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