Fair Play Collective
an experiment in backer-funded, indie developer mutual aid
A better games industry
For devs: fair pay, reasonable hours, sustainable work and making something that you love shouldn't be a dream - it should be the reality.
For players: this is a chance to give back to the teams you love (and will love!), ensuring that you can enjoy games that aren't dependent on crunch and layoffs, so that those teams will be around for years to come.
The Fair Play Collective is just getting started, and we want to hear from you as we build this movement. We're inviting dev teams, supporters, and anyone interested in building a better game industry to help us shape this from the start.
Our Mission
We believe that video games are art, and art deserves to exist. We believe that great games are made by great teams.
At the Fair Play Collective, we prioritize community support to ensure small studios have the time, money, and freedom to make the games they want to make. We aim to ensure that the studios we are working with can make games without external pressure, and the community supporting them gets to experience some amazing and unique games.
What Backers Get
> Be part of the games - Founding Member credit in every funded game!
> Discounts for all games supported by the Fair Play Collective while subscribed
> One free rotating game/month once our library begins
> Regular dev diaries and studio updates from teams receiving funding
> Behind-the-Scenes access to the creative process
> Early invitations to shape policies & structure for the Fair Play Collective
> More in this space!
Your support doesn't only assist individual studios - you also help shape a better future for the games industry.
Support FPC
⚠️ Important: Administrative Support Phase
These contributions currently support FPC's operational costs, NOT game project funding.
At this stage, we're building the infrastructure needed to support indie developers. Your contributions help cover:
- Microsoft 365 accounts for the FPC team
- Professional logo design and branding
- Web hosting and domain costs
- CPA and legal consultation fees
- Administrative software and tools
When we launch game project funding, we will clearly communicate this transition and provide separate contribution options specifically for developer support. Contributions are not tax deductible. Because these contributions cover our operating costs, they are also non-refundable. Your support, if recurring, can be canceled at any time. Thank you for supporting FPC!
For a transparent breakdown in current operational costs, please see the FPC Expenses sheet.
Aid - Custom Amount
Support FPC's administrative setup with any amount that works for you. Every contribution helps us build the foundation.
Monthly Support Tiers
Help cover basic monthly operational costs.
Contribute to professional services and infrastructure setup.
Sustain ongoing operational expenses as we grow.
Provide substantial support for FPC's foundational phase.
Our Current Focus
Right now, we're working on:
✍️ Finalizing the funding model that Fair Play Collective will use to support indie studios
🧠 Drafting guidelines for creative ethics & transparency for our supported studios
🤝 Talking to games industry experts who are excited about a better future for the industry and want to help out
🌱 Preparing to welcome players interested in supporting the Fair Play Collective