We share our pick of the best games currently in development on Kickstarter right now.
Kickstarter is long past the days when backing a campaign was like tossing your money to a drunk leprechaun. Shenmue III, Divinity: Original Sin and FTL (Faster Than Light) are just some of the great PC games that have been funded via Kickstarter campaigns. With that being said, how do you determine which games are worthy of your funds? Below, we reveal the titles we think are worth the punt. Stormrite is a single-player, third-person, open-world fantasy RPG developed and published by Kelechi Apakama. In the dark and twisted medieval realm of Redreach, you must choose your path as a ranger, mage or warrior, embarking on a journey through unique regions and completing quests to save the realm. The goal for Stormrite is $27,854 (£20,000/AU$37,600). Pledges range from $7 (£5/AU$10) to $1,740 (£1,250/AU$2,350) and have great incentives. For those who don’t have any funds to put towards Stormrite, worry not – you can add it to your wishlist on Steam, ready for its late 2022 release. The campaign ends on August 31, 11:59pm BST. Developed and published by Killsecuregames,2089 – Space Divided is made by fans of the genre. Build up your base, collect resources, and produce units – what more do you want from an RTS? Killsecuregames is looking to raise $11,866 (£8,520/AU$13,616) and their campaign ends on August 11, so be sure to get your pledges in quickly. Pledges range from $6-1776 (£5-£1500/AU$8-2397) with early beta access, T-shirts, backpacks and more as pledge incentives. 2089 – Space Divided is currently in Early Access on Steam. Add it to your wishlist and play the demo to take it on a test run. Developed and published by German studio, Inferno, this turn-based RPG is set in a bustling city comprising five districts through which you must journey to collect names. Names matter in Memory Lane, because they hold the key to your identity. Losing your name means you’ll be forgotten by all, and if they fall into the hands of another, the recipient will gain your skills and power. To get a name that can’t be lost, you must get to the city center, and deliver your “idea” to it. Inferno’s goal is $21,359 (£15,336/AU$28,832) and you can pledge anywhere from $1,444 (£1,320/AU$1,599).
