The $5M Global Game Challenge for Indie and Mobile Developers

KRAFTON Inc. has partnered with South Korean game company Neptune, the operator of game publishing platform Flick, to launch a new global game development competition, offering $5 million in total funding and publishing support for selected projects.

The Flick x KRAFTON Casual Game Challenge is open to developers and indie studios worldwide, with applications running from April 21 through May 18 and final selections announced in July. Selected teams will receive funding and work with Flick, Neptune’s publishing platform, to refine, test, and launch their games globally.

The challenge is open to both completed titles and early-stage prototypes, giving developers an opportunity to bring new ideas to market with hands-on publishing and operational support. Flick is designed to help developers quickly validate and scale their games, combining publishing expertise with data-driven insights and live operations support throughout development and launch.

The competition focuses on hybrid casual games, a fast-growing segment that blends simple, accessible gameplay with deeper progression systems and long-term engagement. These games typically combine in-app purchases and advertising, allowing developers to build scalable and sustainable experiences.

Through this partnership, KRAFTON and Neptune are bringing together global publishing experience, mobile development expertise, and monetization capabilities to identify high-potential games and support them from early development through global release.

Developers can learn more and submit their projects through the official website at https://flickdifferent.com. Applications will be accepted from April 21 to May 18, with selected projects moving forward into development and testing for a potential global launch.

---

About KRAFTON, Inc.

Headquartered in Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is a global game developer and publisher dedicated to pioneering unforgettable worlds for players everywhere. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON brings together a diverse portfolio of studios including PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, Flyway Games, Tango Gameworks, inZOI Studio, JOFSOFT, Eleventh Hour Games, OmniCraft Labs, Olivetree Games, Loonshot Games, and 9B STUDIO. Each is united by a commitment to bold imagination and breakthrough game-making.

KRAFTON's franchises and titles include PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG MOBILE, PUBG: BLINDSPOT, inZOI, Subnautica, MIMESIS, Hi-Fi Rush, Dinkum, TERA, My Little Puppy, and more. Guided by its vision to pioneer the path to players' dreams, KRAFTON is focused on building franchises that last and delivering experiences that resonate with players around the world.