About IndieGuild
IndieGuild is a free hub where indie game devs and creators find each other. Composers, artists, voice actors, writers, programmers and more share their portfolios and rates, devs post roles on the Job board, and creators pitch them right on the site. There's also a Community board for sharing builds and asking for feedback, plus Jam Crew for finding game jam teammates.
The community at a glance
IndieGuild is an online community for Freelancers and Game Designers with roughly 269 members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. It also includes an application process to join, 1:1 member pairing, and events or meetups. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Game Design communities list.
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Community Features
This community has a forum
This community has a realtime chat
Apply
Only 3% of Game Design communities have an application processThis community requires an application to join
Pairing
Only 7% of Game Design communities have member pairingThis community sets up 1:1 pairing between its members
This community hosts offline events and meetups
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is IndieGuild for?
- Best for Freelancers and Game Designers enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion, live chat, events or meetups.
- Is IndieGuild free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does IndieGuild have?
- Roughly 269 members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What topics does IndieGuild cover?
- On the Hive Index, IndieGuild is organized under Freelancers, Game Designers.
- How do I join IndieGuild?
- You can join IndieGuild by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Freelancing communities like?
- Communities for freelancers and independent contractors covering client acquisition, rates, contracts, and the practical side of running a solo business. Reddit and Facebook have active spaces for general freelancing, with Slack communities for specific disciplines like copywriting, design, and development.
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