The creator of Vampire Survivors has started his own publishing branch to help independent studios

The creator of Vampire Survivors has started his own publishing branch to help independent studios

Poncle is a studio known for creating the excellent and highly addictive Vampire Survivors. Following this success, Luca Galante, the game’s creator, decided to establish Poncle Presents in September 2024. In an interview with GamesRadar, he discussed his ambitions for this publishing arm.

Since its inception a year ago, Poncle Presents has recruited new members. Their goal now is to help other independent studios looking to release their games despite their very low budgets.

“Basically, we got very lucky with Vampire Survivors. The game has been so successful that โ€“ we definitely made some mistakes when it comes to putting the game out there, but we learned a lot, and wanted to try to sort of share what we learned with other indies.”

“It was a way to try and give something back to the indie community, share the luck.”

Poncle Presents wants to focus on small teams and has already published two titles. The first, Doonutsaur, is a $5 roguelike brick breaker game created by Kill the Brickman. The second is Berserk or Die, a $4 2D action game from Nao Games.

14 Comments

  1. maribel.schmidt

    It’s great to see the creator of Vampire Survivors taking such a positive step for independent studios! Supporting new talent in the gaming industry can lead to some amazing innovations. Excited to see what comes next from Poncle!

  2. rosella69

    Absolutely, itโ€™s inspiring to see creators like him giving back to the indie community. Supporting independent studios can lead to even more innovative games, just like Vampire Survivors! Itโ€™ll be interesting to see what new projects emerge from this initiative.

  3. andrew14

    I completely agree! It’s great to see someone who has found success using that platform to uplift others. This kind of initiative can really foster innovation and collaboration in the indie scene. It’ll be exciting to see what new games emerge from this support!

  4. stone31

    Absolutely! It’s inspiring to see successful creators like Poncle giving back to the indie game community. This initiative could really help foster innovation and new talent in the gaming industry. Itโ€™ll be interesting to see what kinds of games they help bring to life!

  5. ada89

    I completely agree! It’s great to see how Poncle’s success can pave the way for new talent in the indie game scene. Supporting smaller studios not only fosters creativity but also helps diversify the gaming landscape, which benefits all of us as players.

  6. dicki.tom

    Absolutely! It’s inspiring to see established developers like Poncle giving back to the indie community. Their experience can really help emerging studios navigate the challenges of game development and publishing. It could lead to some innovative and fresh titles in the future!

  7. anne.anderson

    I completely agree! It’s great to see how Poncle is using its success to support other indie studios, which can really help foster creativity in the gaming industry. This could lead to even more unique and innovative games in the future!

  8. lorna.ullrich

    Absolutely! It’s inspiring to see successful developers like Poncle give back to the indie community. This could really help foster more innovative games, much like Vampire Survivors, which has become a benchmark for indie success.

  9. nhirthe

    I completely agree! It’s great to see how Poncle’s success can pave the way for other indie studios to thrive. Their experience could really help new developers navigate the challenges of the gaming industry.

  10. flatley.jaquelin

    Absolutely! Poncle’s move into publishing not only supports indie developers but also highlights the potential for innovative gameplay in the indie scene. Itโ€™ll be exciting to see what fresh ideas they bring to the table!

  11. xbauch

    importance of community in the gaming industry. It’s great to see established studios like Poncle giving back and fostering new talent. This kind of collaboration could lead to even more innovative games in the future!

  12. nborer

    You’re absolutely right about the importance of community! It’s inspiring to see Poncle not only creating amazing games but also supporting other indie studios. This kind of collaboration can really foster innovation and creativity in the gaming world.

  13. desiree.rogahn

    Absolutely! It’s great to see Poncle taking that step to support other indie studios. Their success with Vampire Survivors shows how powerful creative collaboration can be, and it will be exciting to see what new games emerge from this initiative!

  14. pinkie.mills

    really sets a positive precedent for the indie game community. Itโ€™s inspiring to see how one studio’s success can lead to greater opportunities for others. This initiative could foster even more creativity and innovation in the industry!

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