Publisher Pathfinder looks to fill in the gaming gaps

Ever heard of a little publisher called Akupara Games? They've been behind some amazing video games like Grime and Behind the Frame, and now they're taking publishing a step further. Introducing “Publisher Pathfinder”, a new way of helping developers figuring out the steps in getting their games front and center, driven by COO Alyssa Kollgaard. Check out the release below to learn more about this awesome new resource!

LOS ANGELES, California, November 6th, 2025 - Alyssa Kollgaard, COO of Akupara Games, proudly announces the website launch of Publisher Pathfinder today. A website created to empower developers to find a way to make their games a reality through an extensive database of publishers, gaming funds, and contacts within the industry. This unique platform is designed as a retro-style, point and click text adventure, providing a fun and engaging way to navigate the complex world of game funding and publishing. 

Built with the same meticulous, metrics-obsessed mindset that today’s game business demands, Publisher Pathfinder allows developers to make informed decisions without endless cold-calls and guesswork. Heavily endorsed by industry leaders such as Offbrand Games, Whitethorn Digital, and Forklift Interactive, this tool was developed to empower developers with options for bringing their titles to life. 

“The game-publishing ecosystem deserves as much clarity, craft, and design thinking as the games themselves. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be when it comes to game financing and publishing. So I set out to cut through the noise and create a playable, searchable resource with the goal of making the opaque business of game-funding more transparent, actionable, and fun!” said Alyssa Kollgaard, COO of Akupara Games.

The website also features a robust resources section - a comprehensive collection of financing, funding, and publishing resources from industry leaders to give developers additional direction on next steps, wherever they are on their journey. Akupara Games’ primary pillar, “indie 4 indies,” is the backbone of the website - the value of helping developers achieve their goals and providing no-strings support and a path forward during a very challenging time in the industry. 

Algorithmically, Publisher Pathfinder takes users' inputs, based on their needs, and eventually presents them with options from a highly curated, verified, and tagged list that continues to grow over time. Alyssa, along with the team, already has plans to expand the site's features, including a searchable version of the database for convenience. 

For more information about Publisher Pathfinder, visit the website for updates. If you’d like to submit a resource for the website, please contact wizard@publisherpathfinder.com. 

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