Games Industry Malaise in 2024
It is no secret that the gaming industry is going through an extremely rough patch. The investment climate has worsened dramatically and traditional developer-publisher models are failing. Since 2023, tens of thousands of game developers have been laid off.
We havenât been immune to the industryâs maladies. After a long time and numerous attempts to secure a publishing deal, we too have had to lay off our team. But being reduced to a skeleton crew also gives rise to new opportunities. We built KeokeN up from nothing, and are determined to raise it again from the ashes. Step by step, brick by brick. The team that remains is leaner than ever, and we carry with us the legacy and experience of nearly a decade of working together. Depending on the result of the Kickstarter, weâre possibly and hopefully able to bring back more team members that have been pivotal to the heart and soul of the Deliver Us series.
In spite of current industry hardships, we remain determined. Our resolve stems from our passion for games and the meaningful experiences they can deliver to players. By supporting us, youâre supporting the continued creation of stories that make us reflect on who we are and what our place is in the universe. Youâre supporting thought-provoking, touching, and engaging games.
Why Kickstarter
We have a long history with Kickstarter, going all the way back to 2016, when you pledged âŹ100.000 to help kickstart further development of our debut title Deliver Us The Moon. The campaign was a success, filled with fond memories. It gave us the momentum we needed to gain traction with investors and publishers. The wild ride weâve been on since then has now led us back to where it all began: Kickstarter. Weâre excited to have you be part of our journey again and to take these steps together!