Indie Game publishing for developers with something to say.
PUBLISHING
Nitrate Games partners with independent developers to bring original and licensed games to market. From production and positioning to marketing, community, and launch, we help teams turn promising games into releases built to reach an audience.
Why Publish with Nitrate?
Production support
Creative direction, narrative, art, audio, production, and QA support to fill the gaps your team needs from development through release.
Marketing, pr & community
Trailers, press, creators, community strategy, convention activations, wishlist campaigns, and launch marketing built to turn attention into players.
licensing ip partnerships
Deep experience working with established entertainment properties, rights holders, and licensed worlds across games and media.
distribution & launch
Storefront strategy, release planning, platform coordination, and launch support for PC, console, and other platforms.
flexible partnerships
Every project is different. We structure publishing partnerships around the game, development team, scope, funding needs, and path to market.
Our Slate.
LICENSED GAMES
We bring established entertainment properties into games through partnerships with talented developers, creators, and rights holders.
Our debut title, Jay and Silent Bob’s Joint Venture, was revealed during Kevin Smith’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
Nitrate originals.
New games. New worlds. New IP.
Nitrate Originals partners with developers and creators building distinctive games with strong concepts, memorable worlds, and clear audiences.
ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON.
WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GREAT GAMES.
PITCH YOUR GAME
If you’re building something distinctive and looking for a publishing partner, we want to hear about it.
We’re genre-flexible, with a particular interest in games with strong creative direction, compelling worlds, distinctive art, and a clear reason for players to care.
Our current focus is primarily PC and Steam, with console opportunities considered by project.
A clear vision for the game and its audience
A capable team with a realistic development plan
A pitch deck, prototype, vertical slice, or playable build
Strong creative direction or a distinctive gameplay hook
Existing IP, community, audience, or development funding where applicable
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
A pitch deck introducing the game and your team
Gameplay footage or a trailer
A playable build, if available
Your estimated development budget
Your projected development timeline
Information about IP ownership or licensing
WHAT TO SEND:
SUBMIT YOUR GAME.
FAQ
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We publish original and licensed games across a range of genres, with a current focus on PC, Steam, and console.
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For original IP, ownership and publishing rights are defined as part of each individual publishing agreement.
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Publishing partnerships vary by project. Funding, production support, marketing, distribution, and other terms are evaluated based on the game, team, development stage, and scope.
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Yes. If you own the rights, have secured a license, or already have a relationship with the rights holder, include those details with your submission.
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Submission timelines vary by project. If we’re interested in discussing your game further, a member of the Nitrate team will reach out.