Among Us Creators Launch Outersloth Indie Fund to Fuel New Game Development

Following the monumental success of Among Us, which accrued staggering profits, its developers launched their own 'no investors' indie fund named Outersloth. This initiative aims to finance the development of more games, such as enticing spaceship roguelike.

Innersloth, the company behind Among Us, has exploited its worldwide fame to establish Outersloth. This independently managed fund seeks to not only aid in the creation of games by providing financial support but also to foster a healthier ecosystem within the gaming industry. Symbolically named Outersloth, it has already sponsored numerous projects.

Announced at the Summer Game Fest Live event, Outersloth represents a commitment to 'supporting independent creators without the need for external investors or acquisitions.' The specifics regarding the relationship Outersloth plans to maintain with its beneficiaries remain vague, but flexibility is a core principle. For example, Mars First Mechanics has already credited Outersloth as a co-publisher on its Steam page, and the developer of One BTN Bosses acknowledged Outersloth's significant support in a recent press statement.

Outersloth's mission is straightforward, as outlined on their website: 'Our goal is to finance your project. We have no interest in acting as your publisher or owning your intellectual property. Our primary aim is to facilitate the production of engaging, innovative, and intelligent games in the friendliest manner possible.'

The narrative communicated through the Outersloth introduction video encapsulates their ethos: 'Our creation, Among Us, was elevated by the community. Riding on this wave of success, our commitment now shifts to empowering other indie developers.’ Alternatively, phrased: ‘The unexpected success of eliminating comrades in Among Us is fueling the development of new games.'

Indeed, the impact is substantial, with numerous titles already benefitting from Outersloth's support. Furthermore, a fascinating nugget about Among Us's player community has emerged: As of March, 10,000 players continue to interact with a variant that's 2.5 years old, all while the game's developers are enthusiastically urging them to upgrade to the newest release.