Dev Treasury

Fund your game without going broke

Money is the boss most indie games lose to. Here you'll find real numbers, the problems developers actually face, how others solved them, grants you can apply for (including in Israel), and two calculators that tell you how long your money lasts and what a sale really pays.

Will my money last? Who funds games

Reality check

The numbers nobody tells you

Not to scare you — to help you plan. Every number links to its source.

Money bosses

12 money problems and how to beat them

These are the real problems developers write and talk about. Press Fight to see what each boss is weak to.

Bosses defeated: 0 / 12

Calculator 1 · Runway

Will my money last until the game is done?

Answer 4 simple questions. We'll compare how long your money lasts with how long your game needs.

Show money in ₪ $ €

How much money do you have saved for this?Only money you're OK spending on the game — not your emergency fund.

₪

How much do you spend every month?Rent, food, bills, plus tools and anything you pay for the game (art, music…). Not sure? Pick one:

₪/ month

How much money comes in every month?A part-time job, freelancing, a partner's help… Put 0 if you'll work on the game full-time with no income.

₪/ month

How many more months until your game is finished?Be honest — almost every game takes longer than planned, so we add extra time for delays.

months

Extra time for delays: 30% (change)

30% is a good default. Most indie projects run late.

YOUR ANSWER

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Game done Money runs out

Today

Your money goes down by
Money lasts
Game needs (with delays)

Calculator 2 · Real income

How much of each sale reaches you?

A player pays $15, but you don't get $15. Pick a price and how many copies you hope to sell — we'll show where the money goes.

What's your game's price?Most indie games on Steam cost $10–$20.

How many copies do you think you'll sell?For reference: most Steam games sell under 1,000 copies.

copies

Where will you sell it?

How much did making the game cost you?Optional — tools, art, music, and the months you lived on savings. We'll tell you if you earn it back.

Fine-tune (sales, refunds, taxes, team) — optional

Average sale discount 25%Many players buy during sales. Refunds 10%Steam refunds games played under 2 hours. VAT / sales tax 12%Included in the price in many countries. Publisher's share 0%Only if you signed with a publisher. Income tax to put aside 25%Ask an accountant for your real rate. People sharing the moneyYou + your team.

YOUR ANSWER

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Where each $1 a player pays goes

Players pay in total
You keep in total
You keep per copy

Real example (Oct 2026): $560K in Steam sales became about $73K for the developer over 5 years ↗

Who funds games

Grants and investors that put money into games

Only places that actually fund game projects: game grants and game investors. Status checked in October 2026 — always open the official page before applying.

Open or rolling only

If you're in Israel

Israel has no government fund just for games yet. The two Israeli options are the GameIS grant (the next round is expected around November) and the vgames Indie Fund. Most of the global funds above accept developers from any country, including Israel.

Funding routes

Every way to pay for your game

What each store and platform takes

How they survived

Real devs, real money stories

Short summaries — tap the source to read the full story.

Watch & learn

Talks about money, deals and funding

Money checklist

Ready to spend, quit or sign?

Tick what you've done. Your progress is saved in this browser.

Treasury readiness

This page is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Researched October 2026; programs, fees and deadlines change — always check the official source, and talk to an accountant or lawyer before big decisions.