Your Arcade Game Deserves a Wider Audience
You've created something special, and now it's time to share it with players who will truly appreciate your work. Our publishing services handle the complexities of distribution and marketing, so you can stay focused on what you do best—creating remarkable gaming experiences.
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What Publishing with Indie Cade Offers You
Our Indie Game Publishing service provides a comprehensive pathway from your current development stage to active player engagement. You'll gain access to distribution channels that might otherwise take years to establish independently, along with marketing support that presents your game in ways that resonate with your target audience.
Working together means you'll have industry professionals handling venue negotiations, platform agreements, and promotional campaigns while maintaining your creative direction. The business side of game publishing becomes less overwhelming when you have experienced partners who understand both the creative and commercial aspects of arcade gaming.
Beyond the practical benefits of distribution and marketing, you'll feel the satisfaction of seeing your work reach the players it was meant for. There's something deeply rewarding about knowing your creative vision is being shared thoughtfully, with respect for what makes your game unique and valuable to the gaming community.
We Understand the Challenge You're Facing
Developing an arcade game requires tremendous creative energy and technical skill. You've invested countless hours refining mechanics, perfecting visuals, and crafting an experience you're proud of. That achievement alone deserves recognition and celebration.
Yet as you approach completion, the path forward may seem less clear. How do you connect with arcade venue owners who might be interested? Which digital platforms align best with your game's style and audience? What marketing approaches will actually reach players who care about the kind of experience you've created?
These questions aren't simple to answer, especially when you'd prefer to spend your time on development rather than business development. The arcade gaming industry has its own networks and practices that can feel opaque from the outside. You might wonder if there's a way to navigate this terrain without compromising your creative vision or spending months learning an entirely new skillset.
A Publishing Partnership That Respects Your Creative Work
Our approach to indie game publishing centers on collaboration rather than control. We've built relationships with arcade venue operators, digital platform representatives, and gaming media contacts over the past six years. These connections become available to you when we work together, opening doors that might otherwise remain closed.
The publishing process begins with understanding your game's unique qualities and the audience most likely to appreciate them. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all strategy, we develop a distribution and marketing plan that reflects your game's specific strengths. Your input guides our decisions throughout the partnership.
We handle the practical work of negotiating with venues and platforms, preparing promotional materials, and coordinating press outreach. This frees you to focus on final development polish or your next creative project. Our revenue sharing model means we succeed when your game succeeds, aligning our interests with yours from the start.
Distribution Access
We negotiate placement agreements with arcade venues and coordinate submissions to digital platforms, handling the business discussions so you don't have to.
Marketing Support
Our team creates press materials, coordinates media outreach, and develops promotional campaigns that highlight what makes your game worth playing.
Industry Network
Benefit from our established connections with venue owners, platform representatives, journalists, and other professionals in the arcade gaming space.
Revenue Alignment
Our revenue sharing structure ensures we're motivated to maximize your game's commercial success while respecting your creative vision.
The Journey of Publishing Your Game
Working with Indie Cade begins with a conversation about your game and your goals. We'll discuss what makes your project unique, who you envision playing it, and what kind of distribution makes sense for your situation. This initial discussion helps us both determine if we're a good fit for collaboration.
The Publishing Process
Initial Assessment
We review your game, discuss your vision, and identify the most promising distribution channels and marketing approaches for your specific project.
Partnership Agreement
We establish clear terms for our collaboration, including revenue sharing, timeline expectations, and the scope of services we'll provide.
Marketing Development
Our team creates promotional materials, prepares press releases, and develops the marketing strategy that will introduce your game to its audience.
Distribution Negotiations
We negotiate with arcade venues and platform representatives, securing placement agreements that reflect your game's value and potential.
Launch Coordination
We coordinate the timing of your game's release across different channels, execute the marketing campaign, and handle press outreach.
Ongoing Support
After launch, we monitor performance, maintain relationships with distribution partners, and continue promotional efforts to build sustained interest.
Throughout this process, you'll receive regular updates on progress and opportunities. We maintain open communication, ensuring you understand what's happening and why. Many developers tell us they appreciate having experienced partners who can answer questions and provide guidance without taking over their project.
Understanding the Investment in Your Game's Future
The investment for Indie Game Publishing services begins at $8,600 USD. This covers the comprehensive support needed to bring your arcade game from its current state to active distribution and player engagement.
What's Included
This investment represents not just immediate services but an ongoing partnership. Beyond the practical benefits of distribution access and marketing expertise, you're gaining peace of mind knowing experienced professionals are working to give your game the attention it deserves. The emotional value of having supportive partners who understand your creative journey can be just as meaningful as the business outcomes.
We understand this represents a significant commitment. That's why we encourage you to take time considering whether our services align with your current needs and goals. Some developers prefer to handle publishing independently, while others find tremendous relief in having experienced partners manage these aspects. Neither choice is inherently better—it depends on your situation, preferences, and where you want to focus your energy.
How We Measure Success Together
Our methodology for indie game publishing has been refined through working with 47 arcade game projects since 2019. We've learned what works in different market conditions and for different types of games. This experience informs the strategies we recommend and the expectations we set.
Distribution Metrics
We track venue placements, platform submissions, and distribution agreements to ensure your game reaches the channels we've identified as most promising for your project.
- • Number and quality of venue placements secured
- • Platform approval rates and timing
- • Geographic reach and market penetration
Marketing Impact
We monitor press coverage, social engagement, and community response to understand how effectively your game's message is reaching its intended audience.
- • Media coverage and press mention quality
- • Social media engagement and reach
- • Community feedback and player sentiment
Timeline expectations vary based on your game's current state and the distribution channels we pursue. Typically, the full publishing process takes three to six months from partnership agreement to initial distribution. Platform approvals and venue placements have their own schedules that we navigate together.
We provide monthly progress reports detailing distribution developments, marketing activities, and any opportunities or challenges that have emerged. This transparency helps you understand what's happening and why, even when the industry moves slower than we'd prefer. Success in game publishing requires patience alongside persistence, and we're committed to both.
Our Commitment to Your Project
We believe partnerships should be built on mutual confidence and clear expectations. While we can't control every variable in game publishing—market conditions, platform decisions, and player preferences all have their own dynamics—we can commit to consistent effort and professional service throughout our collaboration.
Dedicated Attention
Your project receives focused attention from our team. We don't overextend ourselves with more partnerships than we can properly support.
Honest Communication
If we encounter obstacles or discover approaches aren't working as hoped, we'll discuss it straightforwardly and adjust our strategy together.
Creative Respect
Your game remains your creative work. We provide business guidance without overriding your artistic vision or decisions about your project.
Before committing to our publishing services, we offer a no-obligation consultation where we discuss your game, answer your questions, and explore whether our approach suits your needs. This conversation helps both of us determine if we're a good fit for partnership. There's no pressure to move forward—we respect that this decision requires careful consideration.
If at any point during our initial conversations you feel uncertain about working together, we're happy to provide honest feedback about your project and suggest alternative paths you might consider. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is be straightforward about whether our services align with where you are in your development journey.
Beginning Your Publishing Journey
Getting started with Indie Cade's publishing services is straightforward. The process begins with a simple conversation about your game and what you're hoping to accomplish through professional publishing support.
The Path Forward
Reach Out
Contact us through the form below or via email at info@indie-ca-de.com. Share basic information about your game and what stage of development you're in.
Initial Consultation
We'll schedule a video call or phone conversation to discuss your project in detail and answer any questions about our publishing services.
Project Review
If we both feel it makes sense to continue, we'll do a thorough review of your game to understand its strengths and identify the best distribution approach.
Partnership Agreement
We'll present a clear agreement outlining our collaboration terms, services included, timeline expectations, and revenue sharing structure.
Publishing Begins
Once the agreement is finalized, we begin the active work of preparing your game for distribution and developing the marketing strategy.
Most developers hear back from us within 48 hours of initial contact. We try to respond promptly because we understand you're evaluating multiple options and timelines matter. Even if we're not ultimately the right fit for your project, we'll let you know quickly rather than leaving you uncertain.
Ready to Share Your Game with the World?
If you're interested in discussing how Indie Game Publishing services might support your arcade game project, we'd be happy to hear from you. There's no obligation—just an opportunity to explore whether our partnership makes sense for your situation.
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