Deepworld Launches Kickstarter Project To Help To Fund A Mac Beta

When I first met the team making Deepworld, a 2D Sandbox-style game of building similar to Minecraft at GDC in March, I told them that the project would be much bigger than they anticipated. Although they have extensive experience in the development of servers and software running a massive game like Deepworld will require a significant investment. It looks like they now are in agreement. The game has spawned the idea of a Kickstarter project to try and raise funds early for servers and development.

The group is offering a variety of prizes to its members, including your own servers and worlds, as well as art books and other items. You can also consider purchasing your own items, names, and even pictures to play the game. Haters gonna hate is US$20,000, overall, and as of this writing, the guys have collected around $4,000. They have stated that they would like to pursue the project full-time, and this money will help them accomplish that goal.

I wish them all the best. Deepworld looks fantastic and I'm with you when I first was introduced to it. I think that the Mac (and iOS) would greatly benefit from a game like that.