Let Your Dedicated Fans Support Your Studio
Get your game built with fan support while proving demand to publishers
Let your dedicated fans support your studio to get your game built. Prove you have demand for your game and studio by letting people support you now — it's safer than pre-sales and publishers value the validation.
Building Great Games Takes Support
Getting your game built requires resources — and proving demand matters
Publishers are selective — you need proof of demand they'll actually trust
Pre-sales can be dangerous if your ship date slips or people don't like the final product
Your most dedicated fans want to support you now, not wait until launch
Growing supporters requires sharing progress — the same community dedication publishers want to see
Fan-Funded Development
Safer than pre-sales, valued by publishers, builds your community
Ongoing Fan Support
Monthly recurring revenue from fans who believe in your vision. They're invested in your journey, not just the final product.
Safer Than Pre-Sales
No locked-in product promises. If timelines shift or scope changes, your supporters are along for the ride — no backlash risk.
Publisher Validation Signal
Show publishers real paying subscribers with retention data. Prove demand with actual credit card conversions, not just wishlist numbers.
Community Building Required
Growing supporters means sharing progress consistently — this dedication to community is exactly what publishers want to see.
Supplemental Funding
Monthly subscriber revenue helps fund development while you work with publishers or self-fund toward launch.
Easy Integration
Bundle with Oncade features you're already using. No separate platform, no extra overhead.
What This Unlocks for Your Studio
Fan Support That Matters
Your most dedicated fans get to support you now. They're invested in your success, not waiting for a launch date that might shift.
Less Risk Than Pre-Sales
Ongoing support vs. product promises. If timelines change or scope adjusts, your community is with you — no refund demands or backlash.
Stronger Publisher Pitches
Walk into meetings with proof: "We have 500 paying subscribers at $10/month with 90% retention." That's validated demand publishers underwrite.
Community Dedication Signal
To grow supporters, you share progress and engage your community. This consistent dedication is exactly what publishers want to see.
Supplemental Development Funding
Monthly revenue helps keep the lights on and extends runway while you work toward launch or secure additional funding.
Launch-Ready Audience
Day-one players who are already invested in your success. Your subscribers become your best advocates when you launch.
Built for Indie and Small Studios
Perfect for teams at any stage — pain is most acute for pre-launch studios
Indie game studios building their first or second title
Small teams (2-10 people) wanting supplemental fan funding
Pre-launch games building community and proving demand early
Studios with engaged fans who want to support development now
Perfect if you're already using Oncade for payments, in-game purchases, or creator payouts — add subscriptions with zero extra integration effort.
Simple Revenue Share
We only make money when you make money
Platform Fee
Keep 95% of subscription revenue (minus payment processing)
No setup fees, no monthly minimums
Subscribers can pay via credit card, PayPal, or wallet balance
Instant access to funds — no waiting for monthly payouts
Built-in analytics dashboard with subscriber metrics
Easy integration if already using Oncade features
Example: 500 subscribers at $10/month = $4,750 monthly revenue to you (after 5% platform fee, before payment processing)
How to Launch Studio Subscriptions
Set up in minutes, start earning immediately
Create Subscription Tiers
Set up membership levels with pricing and perks (early access, exclusive updates, Discord roles, etc.)
Promote to Your Community
Share your subscription page with your existing audience — Discord, Twitter, dev blog, email list
Track & Show Publishers
Monitor subscribers, revenue, and retention. Use these metrics in publisher pitches to prove demand
No credit card required to start. Launch subscriptions in under 10 minutes.
Subscribers Are Better Than Wishlists
Show real paying customers, not just interest
Paying subscribers prove people will spend money on your game
Monthly retention shows sustained interest, not one-time curiosity
Average subscriber value predicts launch day ARPU and LTV
"We have 800 paying subscribers at $8/month" is a more powerful pitch than "We have 50,000 wishlists."
Publishers know wishlist-to-purchase conversion is around 10-15%. But subscribers with credit cards already on file? That's validated demand they can underwrite.
Ready to Let Your Fans Support Your Studio?
Join indie studios using fan support to fund development and prove demand
Already using Oncade? Contact us to add subscriptions to your account.