Are you an indie developer with a unique game concept that’s a bit too unconventional for mainstream funders? Then you might want to check out Pantaloon, an exciting new indie publisher that’s specifically on the lookout for games that defy the norm.
Pantaloon is the brainchild of Jamin Smith, a veteran in the industry with an impressive resume—having served as a brand manager at Square Enix and a marketing director at Modern Wolf. Smith and his team at Pantaloon are on a mission to discover and support niche games that don’t quite fit the mainstream mold.
In a recent press release, Smith shared Pantaloon’s unique vision: “Our approach is founded on a distinct set of principles. By leveraging an established awareness platform and providing terms that offer both creative freedom and security to our development partners, we proactively embrace risk, seeking out quirky or experimental games that are willing to navigate uncharted or turbulent genre territories.”
Currently, Pantaloon is extending a warm invitation to indie developers passionate about creating distinctive games. Their website is full of guidance for developers who feel that Pantaloon could be the perfect match for their projects. At present, Pantaloon’s roster boasts four intriguing projects: Acolyte, Sub-Verge, Occlude, and Puzzletrunk.
The launch of Pantaloon has sparked a buzz of excitement and cautious optimism within the indie community. In recent years, many indie studios have faced closures due to detrimental business decisions enforced by larger parent companies. However, there are also many success stories of indie developers who have flourished independently. With any luck, Pantaloon will carve out a lasting presence in the industry, providing a much-needed boost to the world of inventive game development.
