Backed by Backers: A Steam Festival Powered by Kickstarter
A week-long Steam festival spotlighting games powered by Kickstarter backers.
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Partners
Case Study: How Aaron Smith Turned a Failed Campaign into a $673K Kickstarter Success
On his first launch, Aaron Smith had the kind of outcome that, for many creators would mark the end of the road. But he took that failure and treated it as a turning point.
Publishing
A Creator’s Guide to Launching a Book on Kickstarter
Anthea Sharp, author of Kickstarter for Authors, offers tips for building an appealing Kickstarter publishing campaign.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: Why Renowned Wildlife Photographer Margot Raggett Keeps Returning to Kickstarter
The newest installment of her Remembering Wildlife series focuses on giraffes and looks to raise awareness on the challenges they face as a species.
Creator Spotlights
Cyberpunk TCG Becomes the Most Funded Game in Crowdfunding History
We speak with WeirdCo co-founder and president Elliot Cook about community, curiosity, why he chose to work with Kickstarter, and what it feels like to have the biggest trading card game in crowdfunding history.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: How One Question Inspired Hood Sensory
How a conversation with her sons led one creator to reimagine what comfort clothing can do.
Creator Tips
How to Protect Your Kickstarter Campaign From Scams
What creators should know about impersonation, pledge manipulation, and third-party marketing scams.
Open Calls
Micro May 2026: Small Games, Big Ideas
Join a growing movement of bite-sized brilliance this May as Kickstarter invites game creators to launch compact, creative, and wildly fun micro games.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: Why Simone Giertz Turned to Kickstarter for Her Latest Invention
The award-winning inventor behind products like the Folding Hanger and Everyday Calendar explains why she decided to bring her Laundry Chair to Kickstarter.
Case Studies
Case Study: Cyberpunk TCG Uses Kickstarter to Solve the Industry's Biggest Problem
WeirdCo’s launched their major trading card game on Kickstarter to put cards directly in the hands of players and collectors—not price-gouging resellers.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: How Ten Hundred Built a Trading Card Game With His YouTube Community
Artist and YouTuber Ten Hundred invited fans into every step of the process. The result: a community-built card game that funded in just two minutes.
Business Strategy & Growth
The Power of Kickstarter for Established Indie Brands
Established e-commerce brands are turning to Kickstarter to launch what’s next. Here’s why it works.
