Phasmophobia Developer Kinetic Games Expands Into Publishing With Diverse Indie Slate
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games is launching a new publishing label with a diverse indie game slate, following in the footsteps of studios like Innersloth.
Kinetic Games, the team behind the massive multiplayer hit Phasmophobia, is stepping into the publishing space with a varied lineup of independent titles. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the studio is backing several distinct projects ranging from narrative experiments to fresh takes on familiar genres. This expansion highlights a growing trend of successful indie developers using their momentum to support other creators.
The publishing slate includes Crescent County from developer Electric Saint, which mixes delivery driving with magical motorbrooms and relationship building. Another standout is Shellbound, a Metroidvania featuring parasite mechanics where enemy species evolve if players hunt them too aggressively. Rounding out the announcements are the corporate sci fi thriller Contact Protocol and the cozy apprentice simulator Aether Wizard Life.
This move mirrors similar industry initiatives like Outersloth, giving smaller teams a better shot at reaching players across console and PC without chasing manufactured viral trends. For a community navigating an often turbulent industry landscape, seeing established indies fund and champion new creative visions is a welcome development.
Tags: Indie Games, Phasmophobia, Game Publishing, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun