How an outside idea reaches a company, in its own words · checked 2026-10-29
How to pitch a video game to Devolver Digital
Has a submission portal
Devolver takes game pitches at pitch.devolverdigital.com, now for games releasing in 2028 or later. It turns away any pitch that uses generative AI. It published Hotline Miami and bought Croteam.
Where pitches like these are made: Gamescom, Cologne · Sergiy Galyonkin, CC BY-SA 2.0
In its own words
“Pitch us your game.”
“Please pitch us for 2028 onwards.”
“Please note: We do not accept pitches that use generative AI.”
What it says it looks for
“Should include link to a demo, financial roadmap, and what you want from a publisher.”
“Please show gameplay.”
What it has bought from outside
2012
Hotline Miami (publishing deal) from Dennaton Games (Jonatan Söderström and Dennis Wedin)
“The first playable version was created within the first week of development after Söderström assembled the basics, including a temporary soundtrack.…” en.wikipedia.org
2020
Croteam (Serious Sam) from its founders, long-time publishing partner
“Croteam employed approximately 40 people in 2020 and was acquired by its long-time publishing partner Devolver Digital in October 2020.” en.wikipedia.org
2021
Nerial (Reigns), Firefly Studios (Stronghold), Dodge Roll (Enter the Gungeon) from their founders
“…Subsequently, the company bought developer Nerial (the developer of the Reigns series) in April, Firefly Studios (Stronghold series) in June, and Dodge Roll (Enter the Gungeon) in July 2021.…” en.wikipedia.org
2023
System Era Softworks (Astroneer) from its founders
“…In November of the same year, Devolver acquired Washington -based indie studio System Era Softworks, known for Astroneer, whom Devolver had attempted to acquire the publishing rights to years ago but failed.…” en.wikipedia.org
