Windforge - A Contra and Terraria mash up (Kickstarter/Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Action, Adventure, Platformer, Sandbox, RPG

Kickstarter Goal : $50,000

Developer :  Snowed In Studios Inc.
Developer Game Quote : Windforge is a 2D building block RPG that seamlessly combines gameplay like Contra with the freedom and building of Minecraft. Build airships and explore hostile skies in an ever changing Steampunk world. Everything you see can be created or destroyed, yielding an RPG without barriers that rewards creative problem solving and improvisation.

Release : March 2014
Systems : PC

Next Car Game - Bugbear's destructive car game (Kickstarter/Steam)

Game Type : Racing/Desctruction

Kickstarter Goal : $350,000  

Developer :  Bugbear Entertainment
Developer Quote : Did you love the over-the-top, reckless racing action of the FlatOut series? Or the ferocious wrecking fests of the Destruction Derby games? What if you could somehow relive those glorious moments, mixed with some serious Street Rod inspired vehicle upgrading and spiced up with fierce online races where players can battle it out with their tricked out bangers? Now THAT would be something. Over the years, you’ve been asking the same thing over and again: When are you going to get back to your roots, and create another high-octane racing game that would capture the spirit of over-the-top action and reckless racing as the legendary games of the past? We’ve heard you, and we now have some pretty exciting news for you. Our next racing game is going to bring those unforgettable moments up-to-date, and the best part of it all is that we want to make it with YOU!

Release : May 2014
Systems : PC, Xbox One/PS4(Stretch Goals)

Stasis - Epic looking Point & Click, Sci-fi Horror Adventure Game (Kickstarter/Steam Greenlight+Demo)

Game Type : 2D Isometric, Point and Click Adventure
Developer : Christopher Bischoff
Kickstarter Goal : $100,000
Developer Game Quote : Recently there has been an exciting resurgence of the point-and-click adventure genre. Standing on the shoulders of greatness, Stasis follows the game-play mechanics of classics like Space Quest, Kings Quest, the Monkey Island series, The Dig and Day of the Tentacle. The critically acclaimed, Sanitarium - a psychological horror adventure game - used a similar graphical setup to Stasis. Stasis follows this unique visual aspect to bring the terrifying tale to life. Stasis is a 2D isometric, point-and-click adventure game, set in the distant future on a desolate spacecraft. John Maracheck must interact and solve puzzles to save his family, while uncovering horrific experimentation, illicit research and an ever deepening mystery.
Systems : PC
Release : Aug 2014

Bullet Bros - An Action Platformer with a Contra throwback (Kickstarter)

Game Type : Action, Platformer
Developer : Jason Stokes
Kickstarter Goal : $80,000
Developer Game Quote : Bullet Bros is a throwback to classic games like Contra, Super Mario 3, Bionic Commando and Blaster Master. Bullet Bros is a modern day "Contra" style shooter with an emphasis on vehicle linking and over the top game-play. At the very minimum, Bullet Bros will be equivalent in size to the old Contra games; 10 levels, each with a unique, bad ass boss, and local co-op
Systems : PC, Other(?)
Release : Nov 2014

Level 22, Gary's Misadventures - Can you reach the 22nd floor without being seen? (Indiegogo/Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Action, Adventure
Developer : Noego
Indiegogo : $8,000
Developer Game Quote : In LEVEL 22 you play as Gary, an average office employee. Gary has a bad habit, he is always late at work. The problem is that if it happens again, he will certainly be fired. And guess what, after a night of party, Gary is late again. Your objective: help Gary to reach his desk without being spotted by his colleagues. You are going to run, hide, and think fast if you want to have a chance to reach the LEVEL 22. From the basement to the boss’s office via the research and development labs, explore the zany little universe of LEVEL 22, Gary’s Misadventures.
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux
Release : Early 2014

Lords of Xulima - Beautiful isometric, turn-based, single-player 2D RPG (Kickstarter)

Game Type : 2D,RPG
Developer/Project By : Numantian Games
Kickstarter Goal : $10,000
Developer Quote :  Lords of Xulima is inspired by the spirit of the old school classics such as Ultima, Might & Magic and Wizardry. It has also been heavily influenced by Baldur’s Gate and includes elements of Phantasy Star, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and even King's Bounty. Lords of Xulima subtly combines the best elements of these titles with new ideas to make a unique gaming experience in the world of RPGs.
Game Info : A rather unusual game in the type of play style that Lords of Xulima brings to the gamer, as it's an isometric, turn-based, single-player 2D role-playing game. You'll be playing in a top down view while visiting locations and talking to npc's, then battling creatures in a dungeon crawl style turn based combat system. Slightly different in that most rpg battles are fought on the same screen. Lords of Xulima which is developed by Numantian Games, is set in a mythical lost continent called Xulima where the world makers lived in ancient times. The game features a challenging vast world where you will have to command and create a six characters party in an epic story between gods and men.
Release : Feb 2014
Systems : PC, MAC & Linux

The 7th Guest 3: The Collector - The third in the hit horror series comes with a Kickstarter!

Game Type : Adventure, Horror, Puzzle
Developer/Project By : Rob Landeros
Kickstarter Goal : $435,000
Game Quote : In the world of The 7th Guest: 3, you re-enter the mysterious and magical Stauf mansion, newly remodeled and filled with classic Stauf games, toys, diabolical puzzles and artifacts. Not merely restored to its former glory, this now-historic landmark in the little hamlet of Harley-on-the-Hudson is, as the locals like to say, “the biggest damn digs in the twigs!” Magnificent...and more ghastly, more demented, more appallingly apparitional than ever before! Haunted by the cursed, tormented souls who’ve succumbed to the devious temptations of the mysterious madman you know as Henry Stauf, T7G3’s cavernous new mansion is replete with secrets, stories, and scandalous scenarios. Enter here at your own risk.
Release : Oct 2015
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux

Crea - Another Terraria style game appears on Steam Greenlight! (Kickstarter Success)

Game Type : Adventure, Platformer, RPG, Sandbox Creation
Developer : Siege Games
Kickstarter Success : $27,870 raised of a $15,000 goal
Game Info Quote : Crea is an easily moddable, 2D sandbox game with a lighthearted mood, colorful art and RPG elements. Furthering the emerging sandbox genre, Crea (pronounced "KREE-uh") features combat and crafting in randomly generated, fantasy-style worlds for you to explore, tear apart and build back up. Crea differentiates itself in many ways such as RPG-style character progression, day one mod support and a charming art style.
Release : Early 2014
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux

Zombie Mode - Epic Action filled Platformer (Kickstarter)

Game Type : Action, Platformer
Developer/Project By : Cocky Culture
Kickstarter Goal : $23,000
Developer Quote : Metroidvania meets the room by room dungeon exploration of the Legend of Zelda in this epic action filled platformer!
Game Quote : Your character, NoFace, wakes up in a large, what appears to abandoned, house with a zombie eating his face.  You then travel room by room emptying your clip into hordes of the undead as you unlock the secrets of the labyrinth you find yourself trapped in, all the while gaining access to new faces and weapons.
Release : May 2014
Systems : PC, iOS, Android, OUYA, and BB10 support following shortly after.

Confederate Express - A strategy-oriented tactical RPG for the PC! (Kickstarter)

Game Type : Strategy, Tactical RPG
Developer/Project By : Maksym Pashanin
Kickstarter Goal : $10,000 ( SUCCESS! $13,835 raised so far )
Game Quote : Confederate Express is all about exploration, fighting enemies, and making your way towards the main goal: trying to survive while delivering a package. Packages vary by size, weight and fragility; which makes every delivery a unique experience, ranging from a quick 15-minute tasks, all the way to a challenging journey throughout various events and locations. The more difficult the delivery, the greater the rewards: mercenaries, gear, weapons and ultimately - greater challenges. Every time a new delivery mission begins, a world map is randomly generated around you. The map consists of sectors, and each sector represents a playable level with enemies, loot, and random world events. Among these events are storyline missions, character unlock assignments, secret areas, shops, and boss fights.
Release : June 2014
Systems : PC

Bolt Riley - A Reggae Adventure game from the creators of Quest for Glory series (Kickstarter+Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Adventure
Developer/Project By : Oded Sharon
Kickstarter Goal : $120,000
Developer Quote : Become a Jamaican Reggae legend in an adventure game co-designed by Corey and Lori Cole (Creators of Quest for Glory series).
Game Quote : You play as Bolt Riley, a poor boy from Trenchtown, Jamaica, on his pathway to stardom. Bolt is struggling to survive and has to deal with a gang of Rude Boys. You go through a journey of self discovery, of love, friendship, and inspiration, where you are introduced to Reggae music, you have to form your band, get inspiration, write and produce your songs and then perform them. The story consists of three parts each focusing on a different aspect of Bolt Riley’s passage into becoming a Reggae legend. The game features hand drawn 2D background artwork and hand drawn cel animation. It combines all the elements of a classic point and click adventure game and includes funny dialog puzzles, exploration, wacky inventory items, and of course, a rope.
Release : April 2014
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux, Ouya, Other(?)

Super Roman Conquest - LucasArts veterans are developing a new Strategy Game! (Kickstarter)

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Game Type : 2D, Side Scrolling, Strategy
Developer/Project By : SeaCliff Interactive
Kickstarter Goal : $30,000
Developer Quote : LucasArts veterans craft a retro side-scrolling RTS that takes place in a multi-layered, 3D world set in Ancient Rome.
Game Quote : Super Roman Conquest is a side-scrolling strategy game that gives you full control of your troops within a multi-layered, 3D landscape. Developed by veterans of LucasArts, SRC blends the nostalgia of our formative PC-gaming past with modern RTS design elements and a meta-game progression reminiscent of our favorite indie strategy games like FTL.
Release : July 2014
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux, and Ouya.

Dropsy - An Adventure game with a misunderstood but cheerful clown (Kickstarter)

Game Type : Point and click Adventure
Developer/Project By : Jay Tholen
Kickstarter Goal : $14,000
Game Info Quote : Dropsy is an open world adventure game with an emphasis on surreal atmospheric elements and environmental storytelling. It extracts the humor and rich narratives from classic adventure games and places them into a unique exploration based framework. You guide Dropsy and his faithful dog Eughh on an adventure permeated with humor, wondrous sights, and buried secrets. Bizarre, otherworldly events unfold as you discover more about the fateful fire and Dropsy's nebulous past.
Release : Oct 2014
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux

Project Root - Shoot em up (Demo Update)

Game Type : Shoot em up
Developer/Project By : OPQAM
Kickstarter Goal : $35,000 ( Only 8 days to go! )
Game Info Quote : Project Root is a shoot’em up, where the player's abilities are the determining factor. Project Root is a game, for players that like a challenge, players will put their reflexes, maneuver and strategic capabilities to the test. Project Root takes place along 8 open levels where the player can move freely to complete several primary, secondary and hidden bonus objectives. The free camera system allows the player to make different strategies to complete the objectives, to attack or defend different positions. A must have for any shoot'em up fan!
Demo Update : Although the Kickstarter is still ongoing, the developers need all the help they can get, especially with only 8 days to go and only $1,811 raised. But we've just got news that a new demo has been released to wet your shoot em up appetite. It's not the full deal and several features are missing but don't let that put you down, play the demo and pledge!
Release : First quarter 2014
Systems : PC, Linux

Cavorite - 3 part Puzzle Platformer for Android (Kickstarter)

Game Type : Puzzle Platformer
Developer/Project By : Cascadia Games LLC
Kickstarter Goal : $7,500
Developer Quote : Help bring the hit iOS puzzle platformer series to Android phones and tablets... with stretch goals for Ouya and MOJO!
Game Info Quote : The Cavorite series is a set of three 16-bit style puzzle platformers. The first launched on iPhone in 2011 and two sequels have since been published. All three have been featured by other popular sources. The games are loosely inspired by H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon. In Cascadia Games' interpretation, Dr. Cavor is a world traveler and gentleman scientist whose biggest -- and possibly last -- adventure takes him to the moon where he encounters the nefarious Selenite inhabitants of the lunar underworld. The game play can best be described as a mix of Professor Fizzwizzle and Super Mario 2.
Release : March 2014
Systems : Android, iOS, Ouya/Mojo(Stretch Goals)

Unsworn - Sci-Fi Action RPG (Kickstarter+Demo)

Game Type : Sci-Fi Action RPG
Developer/Project By : Invulse Games
Kickstarter Goal : $60,000
Developer Quote : Fight your way through unknown worlds, find loot, and save an alien species in this Sci-Fi Action RPG on mobile and desktop.
Game Info Quote : Playing as a member of the Omadas Collective, a loose group of mercenaries that exists in the gray area between the humans and aliens, Unsworn threads players through a web of subterfuge that has been growing for decades. Both human and Kitos soldiers are your enemy, and every mission you accept places you in extreme dange. Drawing influence from games like Borderlands, Diablo and Torchlight series, with an exciting mix of action, looting, and RPG story elements via a top down Sci-Fi shooter. The game will feature atleast 3 classes, hundreds of different weapons/items, and diverse skill tress.
Release : Oct 2014 (Early Access Alpha)
Systems : PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Ouya.

The Legendary Defense of Rivenstar - A blending of RTS and Action RPG (Kickstarter)

Game Type : Action RPG, RTS
Developer/Project By : Fyurien Studios
Kickstarter Goal : $50,000
Game Info Quote : Traditional elements such as Action RPG and Fantasy RTS are combined with a dynamically changing, open world to create truly Legendary gameplay. Your defense of RivenStar begins using a classic action RPG character. Build them up with experience and grow in strength, skill and equipment. Very quickly you realize that the world is both massive and open to you to explore. A torn down, battered stronghold from which you will caretake your heroes, build your city and grow your army. Real time strategy will require you to manage resources and defenses. Build armies and level up your heroes.
Release : Nov 2014
Systems : PC, Other?

Comic ConQuest - Team up with your friends and battle! (Kickstarter)

Game Type : Party based tactical RPG
Developer/Project By : Sleepy Giant
Kickstarter Goal : $20,000 (67 HOURS TO GO!!)
Game Info Quote : Comic Conquest is a party-based tactical RPG where players battle through the halls of a comic con gone wrong, defeating enemies and collecting swag along the way. The game is an irreverent and light-hearted take on the awesomeness of comic cons.
Release : Mid 2014
Available For : Web (PC/Mac), iOS, Android

Alone - A VR horror experience (Kickstarter+Demo)

Game Type : Oculus Rift VR Horror
Developer/Project By : Greenwood Games
Kickstarter Goal : $25,000
Game Info Quote : Alone is a virtual reality game that focuses on that creepy sensation we get when we are alone in a dark house at night playing video games. Shadows can play tricks on your eyes and the wind through the trees can cause a chill to run up your spine - but what if those fears of being alone suddenly come true? While you progress through this ‘game-within-a-game’ you’ll begin to notice the game world spilling out into your own world - or at least the highly immersive VR world. Completing objectives and furthering the story will amp up the intensity and blur the line between what’s real and what’s imaginary.
Release : Feb 2014
Available For : PC, (Oculus Rift)

SCALE - First person reality manipulation game (Kickstarter)

Game Type : First Person, Exploration, Manipulation
Developer/Project By : Steve Swink
Kickstarter Goal : $87,000
Game Info Quote : You wield a device that can make any item any size. A tree, a wall, an enemy, a passing cloud, even the levels themselves are all "SCALEable". Space is relative in the game so progress is as much conceptual as it is physical. The unique mechanic of SCALEing is inspired by games like Portal and The Swapper. Progression through the game is freeform and open like Mario 64 or early Zelda overworlds. It’s all about exploring and discovering secrets!
Release : Dec 2014
Systems : PC,Other(?)