In the build up to the festive break, our portfolio of funded companies have shared recent good news stories from across the UK.
Content Fund company Spilt Milk Studios recently launched their funded project into Early Access on Steam, Trash Goblin. The game is described as A wholesome, cosy shopkeeping game where you uncover & clean trinkets then upcycle them to sell to endless colourful & quirky customers.
From the prototype fund portfolio Maintain Altitude, funded as part of Round 10 for their project Beat Hunter, recently secured $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round. The studio will double its workforce with this support.
Oliver Moira from Maintain Altitude said:
“The initial support from UK Games Fund was instrumental in transforming our concept from a promising idea into a playable prototype, laying the crucial foundation that has now attracted institutional investment. We’re incredibly grateful for UKGF’s early belief in our vision – their funding came at a pivotal moment and helped validate our game’s potential, ultimately playing a key role in our studio’s growth journey.”
Portfolio activity
- These Doomed Isles from Round 8 company Triplevision launched on Steam recently.
Inspired by classic god games, survival city-builders and roguelike deck-builders, in These Doomed Isles you’ll craft your deck of cards to raise islands from the sea, build settlements for your followers and keep them alive as famine threatens, forests burn and raiders loom on the horizon.
- PACS – Post Apocalypse Courier Service: Co-op Delivery Simulator from Tranzfuser alumni and UK Games Fund portfolio company Studio 316 is now available for Wishlist on Steam!
MudRunner meets Euro Truck Simulator 2 meets Mad Max reimagined as a post apocalyptic delivery driving simulator.
- Aaero 2 demo from Round 5 company Mad Fellows is now available for demo on Steam.
Trace ribbons of light, releasing the energy in the music as you speed through stunning alien worlds. Fly solo or team up with a friend. Encounter strange enemies and giant boss creatures. Unleash devastating missile barrages and rain cannon fire to the beat of the epic Monstercat soundtrack.
- Spray Paint Simulator from Round 14 company North Star Video Games.
Sit back, relax and express your creative side in the colorful world of Spray Paint Simulator. Enter the town of Spatterville, meet the locals while you restore, repair, mask and spray paint everything from a kitchen to local landmarks. Buy new equipment, unlock Free Spray and transform the town.
- Completely Stretchy from Content Fund company Warp Digital is now available for Wishlist on Steam.
Stretch, swing and stick your way through the Grombi Isles! Use your stretchy arm and sticky fingers to explore vibrant regions, meet eccentric characters, and embark on quirky adventures. Oh, and you’re blue?
Kirsty Gibson, Head of Impact at UK Games Fund, said:
“In these challenging times for the sector it’s fantastic to shine a light on the positive news stories from across our portfolio. From Tranzfuser alumni success stories to VC investment news for established indie devs, we’re proud to have played a small part in supporting the sustainable growth of the UK games development ecosystem.”