matthughson | 176 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Updated November 2024: Here's the top 10, most funded homebrew game projects. This only includes funds from Kickstarter (some games had massive indiegogo or post launch sales as well). NOTES: Some Kickstarters include multiple platformers (eg. NES + SNES etc) so it's not entirely apples to apples comparisons. I am only including new releases, not re-issues of old games, however I am including original ports of games that previously appears on other platforms. Honorable Mentions Trophy ($40,096) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/solegoose/trophy Anguna: Scourge of the Goblin King ($40,435) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/solegoose/anguna-scourge-of-the-goblin-king Project Blue ($42,592) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nesgame/project-blue Montezuma's Revenge ($45,060) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/348297293/nes-montezumas-revenge Top 10 #10: Roniu's Tale ($49,243) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/megacatstudios/ronius-tale-for-the-nes #9: Dungeons & Doomknights ($54,715) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artix/dungeons-and-doomknights-an-8-bit-adventurequest-f #8: Skeler Boy ($55,875) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skelerboy/skeler-boy-part-ii-for-game-boy-cartridge-and-pc #7: Haunted: Halloween '87 ($59,579) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1222722105/haunted-halloween-87-year-of-the-witch-nes-and-pc-game #6: Jim Power ($63,805) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrogames/jim-power-a-nes-snes-genesis-turbografx-and-cd32-game #5: Black Jewel Reborn ($70,803) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evildragon/black-jewel-reborn #4: Super Russian Roulette ($84,263) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/batslyadams/super-russian-roulette-a-new-party-game-for-the-ne #3: Super Tilt Bro. ($96,290) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brokestudio/super-tilt-bro-new-online-nes-game #2: Micro Mages ($177,115) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/morphcat-games/micro-mages-a-new-game-for-the-nes #1: Former Dawn ($199,081) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/something-nerdy/former-dawn/ * Includes multiple platforms in final sales numbers. Edited November 14 by matthughson added haunted halloween 87 6 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Morbis | 2,122 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Hey, this is a cool list! I assume this is all-time or how far did you go back? Also, I don't think Jim Power should count because it's not strictly a NES homebrew Kickstarter... Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-177958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvertov | 211 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 31 minutes ago, Dr. Morbis said: Hey, this is a cool list! I assume this is all-time or how far did you go back? Also, I don't think Jim Power should count because it's not strictly a NES homebrew Kickstarter... If you took that one off the list I suspect #5 might be Trophy, which raised $40,096. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-177967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthughson | 176 Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, dvertov said: If you took that one off the list I suspect #5 might be Trophy, which raised $40,096. You are correct! I just did this search by the way. Nothing complex https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/advanced?term=nes&category_id=35&sort=most_funded&seed=2695265&page=1 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-177988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 171 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Great list. And great games. Can't wait to play to some of them. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-178355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 5,049 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 On 3/31/2021 at 9:28 AM, dvertov said: If you took that one off the list I suspect #5 might be Trophy, which raised $40,096. Let's keep Powers on the list. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-187698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,445 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Ordered Jim power. Looks really good Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-187802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMR | 549 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 It looks like they fixed the background scrolling on the SNES game also. That one might even be worth getting now. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-187811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthughson | 176 Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 May 2021 list for future reference (I'm about to update list at the top). I was browsing Kickstarter today, just looking at numbers different projects pulled in, etc. Here's the top 5 funded homebrew game projects. I was kind of surprised at what was and wasn't in the list! (Original games only) #5: Project Blue ($42,592) #4: Dungeons & Doomknights ($54,715) #3: Jim Power ($63,805)* #2: Super Russian Roulette ($84,263) #1: Micro Mages ($177,115) * I debated putting Jim Power in here since it's multiple platforms, and if I understand correctly is a port of an existing game. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-288891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthughson | 176 Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) I was browsing Kickstarter today, just looking at numbers different projects pulled in, etc. Here's the top 10 funded homebrew game projects. I was kind of surprised at what was and wasn't in the list! NOTES: Some Kickstarters include multiple platformers (eg. NES + SNES etc) so it's not entirely apples to apples comparisons. I am only including new releases, not re-issues of old games, however I am including original ports of games that previously appears on other platforms. #10 Trophy ($40,096) #9 Anguna: Scourge of the Goblin King ($40,435) #8 Project Blue ($42,592) #7 Montezuma's Revenge ($45,060) #6 Ronin's Tale ($49,243) #5: Dungeons & Doomknights ($54,715) #4 Skeler Boy ($55,875) * #3: Jim Power ($63,805) * #2: Super Russian Roulette ($84,263) #1: Micro Mages ($177,115) * Includes multiple platforms in final sales numbers. Edited June 3, 2022 by matthughson 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-288896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthughson | 176 Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 Updated up to April 2023. Added Black Jewel Reborn. That is a tough one because it had so many platforms. I might need to start trying to estimate NES sales for those multi-platform games. Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-347157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Morbis | 2,122 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Looks like Super Tilt Bro will be somewhere up on this list 28 days from now; it will be interesting to see just how far up the rankings it will go... Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-349162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthughson | 176 Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 I was thinking the same thing! 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-349166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthughson | 176 Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 Add Super Tilt Bro. as the new #2 spot! #12 Trophy ($40,096) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/solegoose/trophy #11 Anguna: Scourge of the Goblin King ($40,435) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/solegoose/anguna-scourge-of-the-goblin-king #10 Project Blue ($42,592) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nesgame/project-blue #9 Montezuma's Revenge ($45,060) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/348297293/nes-montezumas-revenge #8 Roniu's Tale ($49,243) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/megacatstudios/ronius-tale-for-the-nes #7: Dungeons & Doomknights ($54,715) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artix/dungeons-and-doomknights-an-8-bit-adventurequest-f #6 Skeler Boy ($55,875) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skelerboy/skeler-boy-part-ii-for-game-boy-cartridge-and-pc #5: Jim Power ($63,805) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrogames/jim-power-a-nes-snes-genesis-turbografx-and-cd32-game #4: Black Jewel Reborn ($70,803) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evildragon/black-jewel-reborn #3: Super Russian Roulette ($84,263) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/batslyadams/super-russian-roulette-a-new-party-game-for-the-ne #2: Super Tilt Bro. ($96,290) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brokestudio/super-tilt-bro-new-online-nes-game #1: Micro Mages ($177,115) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/morphcat-games/micro-mages-a-new-game-for-the-nes 1 2 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-353043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,445 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 How did Micro Mages get almost double the #2 spot? Anyone have any insight? Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-353045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthughson | 176 Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 2 hours ago, a3quit4s said: How did Micro Mages get almost double the #2 spot? Anyone have any insight? Great game with a super viral video (3.3 million views). It's also worth noting that the KS amount for Micromages is only a portion of the crowdfunding as they also used indiegogo. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-353058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger46 | 2 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 I'm interested in all of these if they are still available, great thread, 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-354633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrobins | 1,865 Moderator · Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Ranger46 said: I'm interested in all of these if they are still available, great thread, For info on what’s available: 1 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-354672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger46 | 2 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 On 6/7/2023 at 5:20 PM, Scrobins said: For info on what’s available: Wow, great list, I've never seen it when looking around, thanks for the info. I'm interested in quite a bit, thanks. 1 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-354907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthughson | 176 Posted November 14 Author Share Posted November 14 (edited) The list has been updated with a new #1 entry: Former Dawn Haunted: Halloween '87 joins the Top 10 as well! --- Updated November 2024: Here's the top 10, most funded homebrew game projects. This only includes funds from Kickstarter (some games had massive indiegogo or post launch sales as well). NOTES: Some Kickstarters include multiple platformers (eg. NES + SNES etc) so it's not entirely apples to apples comparisons. I am only including new releases, not re-issues of old games, however I am including original ports of games that previously appears on other platforms. Honorable Mentions Trophy ($40,096) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/solegoose/trophy Anguna: Scourge of the Goblin King ($40,435) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/solegoose/anguna-scourge-of-the-goblin-king Project Blue ($42,592) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nesgame/project-blue Montezuma's Revenge ($45,060) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/348297293/nes-montezumas-revenge Top 10 #10: Roniu's Tale ($49,243) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/megacatstudios/ronius-tale-for-the-nes #9: Dungeons & Doomknights ($54,715) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artix/dungeons-and-doomknights-an-8-bit-adventurequest-f #8: Skeler Boy ($55,875) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skelerboy/skeler-boy-part-ii-for-game-boy-cartridge-and-pc #7: Haunted: Halloween '87 ($59,579) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1222722105/haunted-halloween-87-year-of-the-witch-nes-and-pc-game #6: Jim Power ($63,805) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrogames/jim-power-a-nes-snes-genesis-turbografx-and-cd32-game #5: Black Jewel Reborn ($70,803) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evildragon/black-jewel-reborn #4: Super Russian Roulette ($84,263) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/batslyadams/super-russian-roulette-a-new-party-game-for-the-ne #3: Super Tilt Bro. ($96,290) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brokestudio/super-tilt-bro-new-online-nes-game #2: Micro Mages ($177,115) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/morphcat-games/micro-mages-a-new-game-for-the-nes #1: Former Dawn ($199,081) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/something-nerdy/former-dawn/ * Includes multiple platforms in final sales numbers. Edited November 14 by matthughson Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-421590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbo | 0 Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 Minor nitpick but the numbers for Haunted: Halloween '87 and Former Dawn seem to include late pledges. If you look at the "updates" tab you'll see Haunted Halloween ended at $59,579 not $60,228: Quote Project funds successfully 551 backers pledged $59,579 October 31, 2024 The dollar amount for Former Dawn is also steadily climbing as we speak. Right now it's at $199,681, not $199,243, but the "official" number when the campaign closed was $199,081: Quote Project funds successfully 1,379 backers pledged $199,081 November 14, 2024 Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-421604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthughson | 176 Posted November 14 Author Share Posted November 14 Ah ok, thank you. I was not sure if those would be included or not (and actually didn't realize HH was open for late pledges). I will update Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-421605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT | 208 Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Super Russian Roulette is a great game Link to comment https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/7243-top-10-nes-homebrew-kickstarters-updated-nov-2024/#findComment-421620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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