The Stay Indie Program
A 12-week, mentorship-driven incubator to help you ship commercially successful indie games.
Who It's For
Our program is designed for passionate, driven creators.
Developers working alone or in teams of 2-3 who have a strong game concept and are ready to build.
Early-stage studios with a prototype or vertical slice, looking for mentorship to refine and prepare for launch.
Creators excited by the potential of AI to revolutionize game development and create unique experiences.
The Curriculum
Our curriculum is hands-on and tailored to your project's needs.
Refine your core loop and game vision through intensive, focused design workshops.
Learn to generate concept art, textures, and 3D models using AI, dramatically speeding up production.
Quickly build and test game mechanics with AI-assisted coding and blueprinting.
Gather critical feedback through structured playtesting sessions to improve player experience.
Develop a go-to-market plan covering store presence, marketing, and community building for a successful launch.
What You Get
- Weekly 1-on-1 sessions with a dedicated lead mentor.
- Access to office hours with our entire network of mentors.
- Credits for essential development tools and services (AWS, Midjourney, etc.).
- A supportive community of fellow indie developers on Discord.
- A Showcase Day to present your game to publishers, investors, and press.
Outcomes
- A polished vertical slice or demo of your game.
- A clear go-to-market and launch strategy.
- A compelling pitch deck for potential partners.
- A professional Steam page and a plan for building wishlists.
- The confidence and network to succeed as an indie developer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to bring your game to life?
If you're a passionate developer ready to build the next great indie game, we want to hear from you.