Programs

One path from first game to first studio

Every IGA program is live, online and taught by people who ship games. Start free with Level 1, go solo in Level 2, and launch a game with a team in Level 3.

One weekend

Level 1: Embark

Free

For: Total beginners, career changers and hobbyists.

You leave with: Your first small game and a taste of every part of game development.

A weekend of live lessons

Next date: coming soon. Join the list to hear first.

See Level 1

One month

Level 2: Explore

$499

For: Level 1 graduates and aspiring solo devs.

You leave with: A complete game, customized and published by you, plus engine and source control skills.

One month, guided by an industry veteran

Next date: coming soon. Join the list to hear first.

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8 weeks

Level 3: Publish

$999

For: Devs with a few small projects or jams who want to found a studio.

You leave with: An original game launched with a team, a pitch, Pitch Night with publishers, a certificate.

8 weeks, Tue + Thu, 6:30-8:30 PM EST

Next date: coming soon. Join the list to hear first.

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How the levels connect

Each step ends in a stronger artifact: a first game, a published solo game, a launched team game and a pitch. The most promising games can go on to the Indie Game Foundry.

Free class Free
A live class and the Discord community.
Level 1: Embark Free
A weekend to make your first game.
Level 2: Explore $499
A month on the full solo pipeline.
Level 3: Publish $999
Eight weeks, a team, a launched game, Pitch Night.
Indie Game Foundry Publishing
Our publishing arm for the most promising games.

Masterclasses

Four-hour live deep dives with industry veterans on one topic: game design, visual design, legal, Kickstarter and studio founding.

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Not sure where to start?

Book a free 30-minute chat with our headmaster, Willem Delventhal. Tell us what you want to make and we'll point you to the right level.

Book a free chat

Ready to launch a game?

Start free with a class and the Discord, or apply to Level 3 and ship a game with a team in eight weeks.

Apply to Level 3 Join the Discord