Overview
- Griffin Gaming Partners unveiled a Special Opportunities Fund that finances indie games through project-based revenue sharing instead of taking equity.
- Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender will manage the program, which has already backed 15 projects, including announced titles such as Darkwood 2, Vaunted, and Menace.
- The fund rejects 100% recoup terms so developers receive income as sales come in, which Griffin says helps teams support updates and long-term growth after launch.
- Typical checks range from a few hundred thousand dollars to about $5 million, with selection guided by early signals like Steam wishlists, follower counts, demo engagement, market fit, and strong gameplay.
- Griffin is funding both self-published and publisher-signed games, several with Hooded Horse, and it plans to nurture successful titles into broader franchises beyond games.