Build games. We've got your back.
Crowdfunding with escrow, a contributor marketplace, course marketplace, publishing service, events calendar, dev diaries, and Wiki — all in one ecosystem.
₽25M+
Funds raised
150+
Projects
500+
Specialists
10K+
Users
Everything you need to make a game
You used to hunt for funding, talent, and knowledge across different platforms. Games Forge brings it all together in one place.
Secure crowdfunding
Backer funds are held in escrow and released to the creator only after reward fulfillment is confirmed — digital keys or physical copies.
- Funds protected until obligations are met
- Transparent reward system
- Refunds if terms are not fulfilled
Talent marketplace
Find vetted specialists with verified portfolios: artists, programmers, game designers, composers, and other professionals.
- Verified portfolios
- Ratings and reviews
- Secure transactions
Course marketplace
Buy and sell courses on game development, 2D/3D design, AI in games, and CGI. Authors earn royalties; you get up-to-date knowledge.
- Courses from industry practitioners
- Game dev, AI, CGI, engines
- Earnings for course authors
Publishing service
Ready-made templates, checklists, and step-by-step guides for releasing your game on regional platforms. Publish without unnecessary friction.
- Document templates
- Step-by-step guides
- Support at every stage
Events calendar
Track game jam dates and indie community events online and offline — find what's happening near you or join remotely.
- Jam and meetup calendar
- Online and offline formats
- Announcements from organizers
Dev diaries
Read and write development diaries — share progress before and during crowdfunding, find like-minded developers and followers.
- Public devlog entries
- Linked to crowdfunding
- Follow your favorite authors
Active projects
Support indie games and earn exclusive rewards
Contributor marketplace (Specialists)
Artists, programmers, sound designers — with verified profiles
Course marketplace
Game dev, art, and design from practitioners
Dev diaries
Indie devlogs — follow game creation before and during crowdfunding
Events calendar
Jams, meetups, and conferences for the indie community
Wiki
A free knowledge base for getting started in game development — from idea to release, with practical articles in Russian and English.
Tools, team, prototype, release — everything you need for your first steps in game development on Games Forge.
Publish on regional platforms
We help indie developers ship games on VK Play, RuStore, and other local storefronts. Ready-made templates, checklists, and expert support.
- Ready-made templates
All documents and forms needed to submit a publishing application
- Checklists
Step-by-step instructions for each platform — nothing gets missed
- Support
Expert consultations at every stage of the publishing process
Supported platforms
50+
Games successfully published with our help
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Join Games Forge — from idea to release in one ecosystem.
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The Games Forge ecosystem grows together with leading game dev platforms and communities in Russia and the CIS.
VK Play Dev
Platform and tools
MY.GAMES
Publishing and marketing
DevGAMM
Indie conferences
FRII
Startup accelerator
RuStore Dev
Mobile distribution
Indie Hub
Developer community