Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a botanical illustrator for an indie cozy herbalist game currently in development called Herban Tales.

The game blends:

• realistic botanical illustration
• cozy apothecary aesthetics
• herbalism and real medicinal plants
• subtle sci-fi / biotech elements
• scrapbook-style journals and recipe cards

I’m specifically searching for someone who loves:

• hand-drawn plants
• old herbals / apothecary books
• natural history illustration
• slightly whimsical but believable plant art

This is NOT pixel art or generic mobile game art.
I’m looking for illustrations that feel collectible and personal and can match the existing style our team developed.

I’m including examples of the botanical art already created and some of the scenes from the game where the plants will live. 

Paid work. Remote.
Ideally looking for someone interested in a longer-term collaboration as the project grows.

If interested, please DM me with:

• portfolio
• rates
• favorite type of plant to draw 🌿

Thank you!

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The project is a top down hardcore survival 2d pixel game based in medieval times.

Looking for an experienced or novice programmer in Godot to help get the demo out for next fest in September or earlier.

Looking to hire someone part time. I have an artist but from time to time I've no time to code so need someone to help pick up the slack when I'm unavailable.

As an indie dev all I can afford and offer is 10 dollars euros or pounds an hour. If interested send me a DM.

Ps. Lost contact with a potential programmer due to losing access to my Reddit if you happen to see this advertisement do reach out.

I’m offering to look at a few indie games for free from a marketing angle.

Could be an idea, a rough concept, a Steam page, a trailer, or just whether the niche makes sense.

My background is digital marketing in the streamer and creator education space. That space is getting hit pretty hard by AI right now, so I’ve been looking more seriously at games as a future career path.

The useful bit is that I see a lot of game marketing from the creator side. Because of the work I’ve done, I get pitched by serious indie game marketing teams pretty every day. These are proper campaigns from people who know how to get games in front of YouTubers and streamers at scale.
I’ve been paying attention to how they frame games, what they send over, and what makes a pitch feel worth replying to.

I’ve spent years building a sharp understanding of consumer behavior in gaming. Who something is actually for and hooks that get a player base invested.

I also understand launch strategy at a high level in terms of the steps. From a couple of grand in budget, right down to how to bootstrap with nothing. How to build interest early and finding the right audience. Also, just making the game easy to explain so all future promotions are easier.

So if you want an outside look at your game or idea, either drop a question here or send me a DM.

If I think I can help, I’ll give honest notes. If I don’t, I’ll just say that.
I can also share who I am and what I’ve worked on.

Hey everyone,

I want to address a recent post I removed by u/NotSUPERita about creating a list of trusted artists and scammers, as well as the broader issue of bad actors on r/gamedevclassifieds.

First, I want to apologize to u/NotSUPERita. I understand why you were trying to help, and I do not think the idea came from a bad place. Scammers and impersonators are a real problem here, and it makes sense that people want better ways to protect themselves and others.

That said, I do not think a public or semi-public user-run blacklist is the right solution.

Any single person’s list of “good” and “bad” experiences is subjective. Even with good intentions, lists like that can be abused, misused, or based on misunderstandings. A false accusation could seriously harm an innocent artist, developer, or freelancer’s reputation and business. Once someone is publicly labeled a scammer, that damage is hard to undo.

This applies to moderators too. Even I am subject to bias, incomplete information, and my own interpretation of events. I cannot be judge, jury, and executioner over someone’s professional reputation, and I do not think anyone else should be put in that position either. That is the line I am trying to be careful with.

I know scammers are a problem, and I am aware that this subreddit has been affected by bad actors, impersonators, and people misrepresenting themselves or their work. But I have not yet found a solution that addresses those issues without also creating a serious risk of innocent people getting caught in the mix.

For now, the best advice is still to do your due diligence before working with someone:

• Verify that their portfolio actually belongs to them
• Ask for links to established accounts or websites
• Check whether their email, Discord, ArtStation, GitHub, itch, LinkedIn, or other profiles line up
• Be cautious with new accounts, vague portfolios, stolen-looking portfolios, or people who avoid verification
• Use contracts, milestones, and payment methods that offer some protection
• Do not rely only on someone’s Reddit username or a single message thread

I know that is not a perfect answer. It is a frustrating situation, and I understand why people want something stronger. But asking people to do their homework before hiring or accepting work is better than creating a system where someone’s business can be damaged because they were falsely added to a list.

If there is a better way to handle this that protects people from scammers without turning into public reputation policing or false callouts, I am open to hearing it. Any solution needs to be fair, evidence-based, and careful about the harm it could cause.

Edit: I forgot to add one more important point: any solution also cannot require a heavy amount of moderator time.

Running this job board is not a job. No one on the mod team has the time, or realistically should be expected to have the time, to manually verify users, assign trusted labels, maintain reputation lists, or act as an ongoing approval system for freelancers and clients.

That kind of system would create a lot of work, and it would also create a false sense of safety. Even with moderation, users would still need to verify who they are working with and make their own judgment before hiring, accepting work, or sending payment.

Project

I’m currently solo developing a 2D comedic adventure game full time and am looking for artists to help visually shape the world and characters. The main gameplay systems have been coded, the narrative has been storyboarded, and I now have enough of the script written to begin replacing placeholder art with professional work. This is paid contract/freelance work, but I’m open to discussing partnership for the right artist(s) if the project resonates with you.

Roles

Previous experience with comedy games is a huge plus but not a necessity. While I have a rough idea of how the game should look stylistically, I’m very open in this area – I’d love for artists to come into the project and really make it their own while still being collaborative. I’m looking for people who are comfortable doing video calls once or twice a week to discuss progress, direction, ideas, feedback, etc. There will also be a paid trial period at the start so we can make sure we’re a good fit creatively and communication-wise before committing to longer-term work. I’m open to both hourly or per-asset pricing.

1. 2D Environment Artist
   • The game’s setting is very metropolitan so experience with similar environments is a plus. Think bustling streets, cramped apartments, public parks, restaurants, and general city grime.
2. 2D Character Designer
   • I’m looking for expressive, memorable designs that can visually sell personality and comedy.
3. 2D Animator
   • Expressive character animations with strong personality and comedic timing will be the bulk of the work here.

How to Apply

Email hiring@lazarusdrop.com with your portfolio and rate expectations.

Subject line: [Role] Application - [Your Name]

Thanks for reading -- I look forward to admiring your work!

Project Overview

in-game preview

Game Title: Pierce Through Heavens
About the Game: An open-world multiplayer RPG deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and xianxia literature. Players are challenged to gather rare resources, craft potent elixirs, and cultivate ancient martial arts to survive the continent’s many dangers and ascend as immortals.

Asset Request: Music Trailer

Deliverable: 1x Music Trailer

Specifications

The 5-Second Hook (0:00 - 0:05)

• Immediate Impact: Start with a "signature hit" or an instantly recognizable traditional Chinese motif.
• Goal: Catch a scrolling Steam user's attention in the first 3 seconds before they click away.

The "Magic" Loop (0:05 - 0:45)

• Rhythm: High-energy, driving percussion (Chinese war drums) that mimics the "action" of your gameplay.
• Emphasis: Every 5–8 seconds, the music should have a subtle "beat drop" or transition point. This allows the trailer editor to cut between different "Magic" moments (Crafting -> Combat -> Flying/Ascending).
• No Logos: The music shouldn't "wait" for a studio logo. It should assume the player is seeing gameplay from frame one.

The Escapist Climax (0:45 - 1:00)

• Vibe: Full "Xianxia" power fantasy. Heavy orchestral.
• Length: Keep the total "high energy" portion under 60 seconds.

References

• Epic Asian Percussion Trailer Music : https://youtu.be/UOxoAMHbBbU
• Game Trailer with the design specs : https://youtu.be/lP5EAQ7g8uA
• Another with design specs : https://youtu.be/sIW7aoZKw1U
• Xianxia game example no. 1 : https://store.steampowered.com/app/4108160/No_More_Heroes
• Xianxia game example no. 2 : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1543030/Sword_and_Fairy_7
• Xianxia game example no. 3 :https://store.steampowered.com/app/1468810/_Tale_of_Immortal

Project Details

• Budget: 125$
• Philosophy: "Gameplay is what shoppers are looking for; lore obscures the genre." The music should scream Open World / Xianxia / RPG immediately, rather than telling a slow story.

Call To Action

If you're interested do not hesitate to post previous work or any portfolio, it helps me select candidates !

Hello everyone

This DARK STARS INDIE STUDIOS Founder & Studio Director

We are making our first horror game we are looking for

● game developer using Unreal Engine

● 3D artist using Blender

if you are interested and want more information please DM me!

Hello, I have a specific idea for a game and I have spent lots of time working out the details of the game but I am not a programmer or an artist and I desperately want to make this game. I need help from anyone who is willing to help work on this game.

Here’s my idea:
A 2D 3v3 online multiplayer basketball game in which you are able to customize your character and upgrade their abilities as you play. I have specifics worked out already for the player builder which will be a big focus of the game. I have positions, heights, body types, wingspan, and several attributes to upgrade with a complete upgrade point system. I have a very specific vision of this game and it’s all mapped out I just need help to make it real.

PLEASE HELP!