An Industry in Need of Passion
The modern gaming market suffers from "AAA fatigue." Players are worn down by unfinished releases, aggressive monetization, and a palpable lack of the creative soul that defined gaming's greatest legends.
The Erosion of Ownership
The rise of aggressive DRM and server-dependent games that can be shut down at any time has ignited a "hot button" issue around digital ownership. Players feel they are renting games, not buying them. This creates a powerful opportunity for studios who champion player rights."
The Indie Renaissance
As titans falter, indie studios have become a "shining beacon." There is a tactical RPG renaissance, with players actively seeking premium, story-driven titles that respect their intelligence and investment. This is our moment.
Market Opportunity
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
(Global Strategy, 2024)
Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM)
(Online Strategy, 2023)
Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)
(Premium Indie RPG, 2025)
Passionate Development by Gamers, for Gamers
"We start this journey not for money or notoriety, but for passion. We are gamers. A term that in years past was derogatory, but in modern times, it is the highest form of compliment."
Our Vision
To reshape the turn-based RPG landscape by crafting deeply narrative, strategic experiences that leave a lasting emotional impact.
Our Mission
To create richly atmospheric, story-driven strategy games for discerning players, championing premium storytelling and tactical innovation.
The Ashbound Engine: Innovations in Strategy
This isn't just another turn-based RPG. We are building a platform for infinite stories, driven by three core innovations designed for maximum player engagement and replayability.
The Blood Debt
In our world, no wound is forgotten. When a player fails to kill a powerful enemy, the spilled blood of the foe creates a Blood Debt. This debt twists the survivor, scarring their body and mind. They return not just as a veteran of a past battle, but as a zealous creditor hunting the player with new, terrifying abilities learned from the encounter. This system generates intensely personal vendettas and unscripted rivalries that form the heart of the player's story.
The Echoes System
Your choices ripple through time. Finishing a playthrough creates "World Echoes" that alter subsequent games, turning a single story into a perpetually evolving world you'll explore for years.
The Living Sanctum
Your home base is a dynamic sanctuary that visually evolves. The artisans you rescue and allies you make unlock unique questlines, turning your base into a core progression loop of its own.
The Ask: Scalable Funding for Accelerated Growth
We have a complete demo and a clear roadmap. We are seeking funding to complete our Steam Next Fest demo, scale marketing, and accelerate development towards full production.
Tier A - Micro-Seed
$10k
Polish Vertical Slice
Ideal for initial asset acquisition and software licensing to perfect our current slice.
Tier B - Pre-Seed
$250k
Steam Next Fest Demo
Our primary target. This funds team salaries and resources to create a standout demo for a major visibility event.
Tier C - Seed
$1M
Alpha & Community Scale
Accelerates development to an Alpha state and funds a significant marketing push to scale our community.
Tier D - Full Production
$5M
Full Production & Launch
Secures the entire production cycle through launch, including a major marketing campaign.
Funding Impact on Timeline
Runway & Velocity
Each funding tier provides critical runway and directly reduces our time-to-market, allowing us to capitalize on the current opportunity faster.
Our Team of Industry Veterans
Logan Byrd
CEO & Lead Writer
A former game developer and competitive Call of Duty player, Logan currently serves as a Program Manager.
Adam Chandler
Lead Dev & Artist
A full-stack developer and digital artist with twenty years of experience building scalable software and systems. Adam specializes in creating efficient development pipelines that unite robust backend systems with compelling visual design.
Blitz Yeager
Dev & Lead Artist
With a professional background ranging from rapid deconstruction to risk management and integration, Blitz brings a varied skillset and fresh viewpoint to game development.
Isaiah Chandler
Marketing & Operations
A creative and analytical marketing strategist who excels at turning customer feedback into fuel for scalable growth. Isaiah's experience is in building brand-focused communities and optimizing campaigns for customer engagement.