Indie games will only save us if anyone funds them

Ivy Road announced it will shut down on March 31 after failing to secure funding for its next game.

The studio released Wanderstop in 2025, which earned positive reviews and a Games for Impact nomination.

Ivy Road had shared early Engine Angel footage showing car-based combat but could not find financial backing, leaving its developers seeking work.

The article argues that indie studios face the same funding problems as larger studios and cannot sustain the industry without investment.