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Working to support the UK’s early-stage games development community.

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Mithra by Seventh Disorder @seventhdisorder.com · 15/08/2026
In this month's devlog, we reflect on a month spent showcasing a new area of Mithra at @brilliantindietreasures.com and we take a moment to celebrate our Prototype Fund backing from @ukgamesfund.bsky.social www.seventhdisorder.com/news/devlog-... #indiegame #indiedev #pointandclick #adventuregame
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Devlog - Down at Develop and Mithra gets government backing
Greetings all, we can't believe it's August already. So it's probably a good time to share what we were up to during the month of July. It was a big month for us... Mithra gets UKGF backing First ...
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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A great success story from Game Republic members @seventhdisorder.com who secured funding from @ukgamesfund.bsky.social, full story here: buff.ly/cu4Y64E we couldn't be happier for the team! #funding #games #indiegamedev
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London Games Festival @londongamesfest.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🛠️ Register for the FREE Self-Publishing Toolkit and access practical guidance to help indie developers and studios bring their games to market, covering marketing, PR, community, sales, production, events and more. 👉 Register now: toolkit.games.london
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Prototype Fund News New funded companies announced! tinyurl.com/pt92pcyj
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Newly Funded Companies Announced - UK Games Fund
"Following the reopening of applications for the Prototype Fund, we received a strong response from highly talented teams developing ambitious and innovative projects.”
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Don't miss out! #GameDev
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Prototype Fund Expressions of Interest to be paused soon! Thinking of putting an EOI in? Submit your details via the link at the bottom of the webpage. We recommend you read all info online before submitting; only eligible EOIs will be invited to complete a full application. tinyurl.com/5n7rd26x
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Expressions of Interest in the Prototype Fund are temporarily paused. We will contact eligible EOI applicants shortly with an invite to submit a full application. EOIs will reopen again soon. More to follow!
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
REMINDER! EOIs to be paused soon! #GameDev
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Dr Tomas Rawlings @tomasrawlings.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Great scheme, well worth applying for!
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Prototype Fund Expressions of Interest to be paused soon! Thinking of putting an EOI in? Submit your details via the link at the bottom of the webpage. We recommend you read all info online before submitting; only eligible EOIs will be invited to complete a full application. tinyurl.com/5n7rd26x
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Expressions of Interest in Prototype Fund Open EOIs for Round 20 are open for eligible companies. Details of the application dates will be shared soon. Invited eligible EOI registrants will be contacted (so we advise anyone interested to submit their EOI). tinyurl.com/5n7rd26x #gamedev
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Prototype Fund OPEN Expressions of Interest in the Prototype Fund are open, we expect to invite eligible applicants to complete a full submission soon. Register your EOI after reading through the guidance: ukgamesfund.com/prototype-fu...
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Don't think I've mentioned this publicly yet, but we're going to be self-publishing our next indie game!
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Alex Boucher MBE @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Just a reminder that this is coming up next month; would love to see more games industry attendees; there will be plenty of fellow games, plus music industry people for you to network with! gamesmeetsmusic.eventbrite.co.uk
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Games meets Music - the B-Side
New and Bigger venue! Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships!
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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Free webinar: Unlocking the UK Creative Economy: Markets, Models & International Partners 📆Thursday 12 March 9am-10am Get practical insight into the UK’s funding landscape, partnership pathways & real-world perspectives from international creative businesses 🔗 hubs.ly/Q045_k4T0 #FreeWebinar
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Calling UK devs! Submit a response to the BBC Charter Review by 12:00, Tuesday 10 March. The Charter Review is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ensure video games and interactivity are recognised as part of the UK’s cultural and creative landscape. dcms.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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BBC Charter Review Public Consultation
The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Funded project AETHUS launches today! Check it out below.
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Dan Marshall @danthat.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
"... never once having had the feeling that I was stuck or that the story slowed down. There’s always something interesting to see or do. If you enjoy absurd science-fiction humor, this is a title you don’t want to miss!" 💪💪 Thanks Johnny!
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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The #RogueBots2026 Steam Festival is LIVE and Hyper Sentinel Fusion is part of it. Check out the 220 bot-themed roguelite and roguelike games & wishlist! #RogueBots Also we are 94% funded on Kickstarter!❤️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
DunDev News 📢 Congratulations to all four studios on the news that they have secured grant support from the UK Games Fund's Prototype Fund. "Now that DunDev is complete it's hard to imagine where we'd be without it, and we're thrilled we had the opportunity to take part." lnkd.in/eCdw5Yrt
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Tony Gowland @tonygowland.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
“This game is a blast, and a very unique take on the tower defense genre” youtu.be/4Ss-6OXmdUY
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Tower Defense But It's Different......
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Great to see this Prototype Fund project announced! Find out more here: ukgamesfund.com/funded-proje...
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Into the Slimy Mines - UK Games Fund
Combining the construction elements of ItRR with tower defence gameplay to make something fresh in that genre.
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Purple Yonder @purpleyonder.com · 03/02/2026
The Little Collection 🙌 Two great games in one bundle! The Little Critters and Little Cities Bundle brings together cozy city creation and mixed reality tower defense in one exceptional package ⭐ Get it here: www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
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Dan Marshall @danthat.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
As far as I know, you've now got mere hours left, so hop on it.
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
DunDev: What a month that was! Congratulations to our four early stage studios that took part in #DunDev - our hothousing residential project in Dundee. Find out more about the studios, the programme and the games here: tinyurl.com/4a7snxhz
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Congratulations to Content Fund company Size Five Games on this fantastic news!
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Dan Marshall @danthat.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Thanks also to everyone @nomorerobots.io for your support, patience, expertise and money. Likewise @ukgamesfund.bsky.social for seeing through my bad programmer art and believing in the project. EMD would be literally and metaphorically half the game without all of you.
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Content Fund Portfolio News! New funded companies and games in Early Access success! "Without it, we’d have not got to launch in the time that we have.” tinyurl.com/yyra4t6t
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Content Fund Portfolio News - UK Games Fund
“Grant support from the Content Fund has been key to enabling us to add further polish to the game by bringing in additional support roles across the art, animation, audio and music departments. Witho...
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
New funded projects announced! tinyurl.com/mpekm4vz “This grant enables us to create a stronger prototype which will be invaluable when it comes to securing a publishing or investment deal.”
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Fantastic to see funded project from @purpleyonder.com announced yesterday! 👾 “We are incredibly grateful for this support and the great work the UKGTF does to support the UK indie gaming community!”
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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 25/09/2025
#UnseenDiplomacy2 is out now! Taken ~10yrs from concept to now 2015 Game Jam 2017 started seriously pitching 2018 tech prototype with grant support 2021 @ukgamesfund.bsky.social gameplay prototype 2023 UKGF Content Fund Jan 2024 fully funded Sep 2025 Early Access! www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...
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Unseen Diplomacy 2 on Meta Quest
You're a secret agent during a dangerous time, evil-doers are plotting to destroy the world. Complete missions, manage your agents & use Intel to narrow down the plot & save the Earth. Play a real-lif...
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Sam Read-Graves 🌿🎮 @readgraves.com · 29/09/2025
I owe a lot to @ukgamesfund.bsky.social , great to share that @readgraves.com and @danthat.bsky.social’s both announced our Content Fund games last night! ukgamesfund.com/ukgfnews/con...
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Content Fund Company Updates - UK Games Fund
"Content Fund awards are designed to help developers unlock additional external support and create meaningful impact by way of creating growth, building talent and developing skills. Sharing news of t...
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BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Join us TODAY at 5pm to celebrate 15 years of BAFTA Young Game Designers and find out this year’s winners! 🏆 Watch on YouTube ➡️ youtu.be/6OAoeOR6U9M #BAFTAYGD
Inel Tomlinson stands on a stage with his arms stretched out. He is wearing a light beige suit. His shadow appears on the screen behind him that read BAFTA Young Game Designers Awards 2025.
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Prototype Fund Expressions of Interest Open! We are now open for eligible companies to register interest in applying to the Prototype Fund. Submissions will be paused when capacity has been reached. tinyurl.com/5catxnye
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Prototype Fund Expressions of Interest Open! We are now open for eligible companies to register interest in applying to the Prototype Fund. Submissions will be paused when capacity has been reached. tinyurl.com/5catxnye
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Trash Goblin @spiltmilkstudios.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Trash Goblin 1.0 is out NOW on Steam! ✨🗑️ Travel to NEW locations to spread the legend of your Goblin Shop! 🧳 Embark on the Golden Story Quest to help quirky customers find joy in the junk & fill out your trusty Trinketpedia along the way! 💚 #indiegame #promosky
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Triangular Pixels @triangularpixels.com · 27/05/2025
You should TOTALLY see this showcase if you have liked our #UnseenDiplomacy2 announcement today!
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
The UKGF Portfolio of Funded Companies have been busy lately! Find out which projects are now available to buy, wishlist and support via Kickstarter. ukgamesfund.com/ukgfnews/fun...
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Fantastic news from our portfolio!
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Check out this funded project! Spray Paint Simulator will launch soon.
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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🚀 Calling all creatives in West Yorkshire! The Create Growth Programme is now open for applications 🥳
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White Paper Games @whitepapergames.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Our new game I AM RIPPER has just been announced! So proud to share this with you all! You can watch it here: youtu.be/wiJXmB20oEs
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Portfolio round up of news! Find out how our funded community is thriving here: ukgamesfund.com/ukgfnews/por...
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Portfolio Update - UK Games Fund
More funded companies told us of company growth, surges in online communities ready to play the finished product as well as publisher deals close to completion. Far more news to come in the not too di...
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Content Fund EOIs now open! Eligible companies are now invited to submit their Expression of Interest in applying to the Content Fund. More information here: tinyurl.com/2bbc7b6r
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Huey Games @hueygames.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT!🚀 An intense shoot-em-up + roguelite fusion. Pilot your fighter to destroy the defences of procedurally-generated space titans. Infiltrate & plunder the depths with your droid. Spend your bounty on epic upgrades & explore the moon base. Follow the Kickstarter: bit.ly/hsfusion
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
And it's fantastic to see Content Fund company Newfangled Games in the nominations too!
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BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
The British Game nominees are: A HIGHLAND SONG LEGO HORIZON ADEVENTURE PAPER TRAIL SENUA’S SAGA: HELLBLADE II STILL WAKES THE DEEP THANK GOODNESS YOU’RE HERE! #BAFTAGameAwards
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Congratulations to funded company @botanymanor.bsky.social on their nomination at the upcoming @baftagames.bsky.social awards!
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UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Looking forward to seeing how the @tranzfuser.bsky.social studios get on at this exciting event!
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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The @ukgamesfund.bsky.social Tranzfuser scheme is now open again for funding applications - get on it! tranzfuser.com/howtoapply/
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Apply Now - Tranzfuser
APPLICATION PROCESS The link to the application can be found at the bottom of this page. There are two parts to the application process. Written Application Form Pitch Video (max 2 mins duration) Plea...
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