r/gameDevClassifieds • • May 20 '26

Announcement A note on scammers, impersonators, and public blacklists

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Hey everyone,

I want to address a recent post I removed by u/NotSUPERita about creating a list of trusted artists and scammers, as well as the broader issue of bad actors on r/gamedevclassifieds.

First, I want to apologize to u/NotSUPERita. I understand why you were trying to help, and I do not think the idea came from a bad place. Scammers and impersonators are a real problem here, and it makes sense that people want better ways to protect themselves and others.

That said, I do not think a public or semi-public user-run blacklist is the right solution.

Any single person’s list of “good” and “bad” experiences is subjective. Even with good intentions, lists like that can be abused, misused, or based on misunderstandings. A false accusation could seriously harm an innocent artist, developer, or freelancer’s reputation and business. Once someone is publicly labeled a scammer, that damage is hard to undo.

This applies to moderators too. Even I am subject to bias, incomplete information, and my own interpretation of events. I cannot be judge, jury, and executioner over someone’s professional reputation, and I do not think anyone else should be put in that position either. That is the line I am trying to be careful with.

I know scammers are a problem, and I am aware that this subreddit has been affected by bad actors, impersonators, and people misrepresenting themselves or their work. But I have not yet found a solution that addresses those issues without also creating a serious risk of innocent people getting caught in the mix.

For now, the best advice is still to do your due diligence before working with someone:

  • Verify that their portfolio actually belongs to them
  • Ask for links to established accounts or websites
  • Check whether their email, Discord, ArtStation, GitHub, itch, LinkedIn, or other profiles line up
  • Be cautious with new accounts, vague portfolios, stolen-looking portfolios, or people who avoid verification
  • Use contracts, milestones, and payment methods that offer some protection
  • Do not rely only on someone’s Reddit username or a single message thread

I know that is not a perfect answer. It is a frustrating situation, and I understand why people want something stronger. But asking people to do their homework before hiring or accepting work is better than creating a system where someone’s business can be damaged because they were falsely added to a list.

If there is a better way to handle this that protects people from scammers without turning into public reputation policing or false callouts, I am open to hearing it. Any solution needs to be fair, evidence-based, and careful about the harm it could cause.

Edit: I forgot to add one more important point: any solution also cannot require a heavy amount of moderator time.

Running this job board is not a job. No one on the mod team has the time, or realistically should be expected to have the time, to manually verify users, assign trusted labels, maintain reputation lists, or act as an ongoing approval system for freelancers and clients.

That kind of system would create a lot of work, and it would also create a false sense of safety. Even with moderation, users would still need to verify who they are working with and make their own judgment before hiring, accepting work, or sending payment.


r/gameDevClassifieds • • Sep 12 '24

Community-Wide Alert: Do not engage with P1 GAMES (Formerly P1 VIRTUAL CIVILIZATION)

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I'm truly getting tired of this nonsense u/RedEagle_MGN

Changing your organizations name doesn't stop people from reaching out to me with horror stories every few months.

Previous topic: https://www.reddit.com/r/gameDevJobs/comments/198b5zi/communitywide_alert_do_not_engage_with_p1_virtual/

Comments:

https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/198asb9/deleted_by_user/

Their pages:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/p1-games
https://p1games.com/

What they want you to sign:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_H0-KC3kxkuJGgMvanVjLIx_jTIV-yfh4Ze2c93sOWw/edit?usp=sharing

DO NOT ENGAGE WITH THESE PEOPLE, no matter what they call themselves. They exploit the inexperienced and naive, convincing you to sign away your rights to everything you create. Don’t fall for their lies. You do not need to join a volunteer group or give up ownership of your work to gain skills in the game industry. Learning on your own is far better than what P1 offers. If you want a real education, seek out accredited programs and courses instead.

Their latest tactic is using LinkedIn ads to lure victims. I’m unsure what it will take to stop this con artist, but I’ll do my part to be a thorn in their side. My goal is to protect people in this community from their schemes.

Spread the word, be safe.

Some reading:

https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=P1+Virtual+Civilization&type=link&cId=80e066ed-a60b-4bd9-b7b6-8f2e0a75d044&iId=73e82563-aaa9-416a-9d57-54df97ab2c82


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 2h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [For Hire] 2artist/concept artist looking for freelance or long term projects!

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Hello Everyone! I'm open to work full time and freelance, I can work in tile set, environment concept art, key art, vis dev, character design, prop design and more!

If you're interested or want more info, feel free to DM me on:

Discord: gabsampaio

Email: gsampaioart[at]gmail[dot]com

Thanks for your support!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 13h ago

DISCUSSION | QUESTION [PAID] Looking for Narrative Writer + Character Artist for AA Female-Oriented Medieval Romance RPG

45 Upvotes

Hi, I'm leading a new, fully-funded game studio (currently in stealth) that is developing a AA dark medieval romance RPG aimed at a female audience.

Please see here for some visual inspirations for the game: https://www.cosmos.so/christina116/kis

I'm looking for:

  • - (1) Narrative writer: Highly prefer that you have experience writing fanfiction (please share links)
  • - (1) Character Concept artist
  • - (1) 3D Character Modeller/Animator

You should definitely reply if you resonate with the following:

  • Doomed Love / forbidden love / tragic love
  • Medieval Literature / King Arthur
  • Knight / Maiden trope
  • Dramione, jay/vik, zutara, and similar fandom ships

I'm messaging here because I believe talented people can come from anywhere - hungry early-career folks especially are welcome. If you are not familiar with the above, but think you have special skills to offer for this project, please get in touch. The more information you can share about yourself and why you'd be suited to this project, the more helpful it is for me. Feel free to DM or reply here!

If you have a friend who is interested in dark medieval romance RPGs, please share my post with them!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 2h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] Concept Artist | Character Designer | Generalist

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Hello there! I am a digital concept artist and character designer working for videogames, boardgames and cardgames! If you have something in mind for a project and are interested in my work, feel free to DM me or take a closer look at my portfolio: https://icmaduro.artstation.com/


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 3h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art + 3D Modeler | Animation [FOR HIRE][PAID] 2D Generalist - Upgrade your Prototype's Visuals!

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Hello! My name is Kaio, I'm a Visual Artist that has worked for the last 6+ years with indie game developers bringing their games to life. I help you assess the needs of your current prototype through the eyes of visual creation, helping you with communication, visual appeal and storytelling. Here's my portfolio: https://kaioliv3ira.carbonmade.com/

Here's what I could help with in your project:

  • Visual Style Researching
  • Concept Art
  • Illustration
  • 3D Modelling
  • UI Mock-Ups/ Basic Graphical Design
  • Pixel Art
  • Managing small art teams, establishing optimized pipelines and managing assets
  • General Art Consulting and improving Visual Communication

If you're interested in hiring me, shoot me a message at Discord: kaio_artwork or E-mail: [kaioliv3ira@gmail.com](mailto:e-mail:kaioliv3ira@gmail.com) so we could talk more details on your project. I take payments via Wise, ACH/Wire Transfer or Paypal (incurs 7% fee).


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 14m ago

DISCUSSION | QUESTION Need feedback for this prototype game

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Hi guys, would appreciate your feedback on this web game to develop this further.

https://sanskaarscore.in/


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 24m ago

PORTFOLIO Composer influenced by melancholic Nier, Zelda and in general dark fantasy!

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Hi all! My name is Alexei Galar. I compose music in various genres, but specialise in dark fantasy and hybrid orchestral music.

This is my portfolio, I'd like to know what you think :)

I can of course also compose bespoke music. Just hit me up if you're interested.

You can find out more of my music here: www.alexeigalar.com/links


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 36m ago

FOR HIRE - 3D Modeler | Animation [FOR HIRE] 3D Stylized Artist looking for opportunities

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r/gameDevClassifieds • • 4h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [For Hire] 2D Artist and Illustrator specializing in props, icons, environments. ✨

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r/gameDevClassifieds • • 20h ago

PAID - 2D Art | Animation [Paid] Steam capsule key art for a historical card game, inked comic style, no AI

38 Upvotes

Hi, I’m a solo developer from Belgium making a game where you fight real historical battles (unannounced, so no name or trailer here yet; screenshots and more details on request). I’m preparing the Steam page and need key art for the capsules.

The piece: one illustration that crops to all Steam sizes (header 920×430, main 1232×706, small 462×174, vertical 748×896, library 600×900, hero 3840×1240). One strong subject, room around it, and clear space for the title. It must read at thumbnail size.

What it has to say: this is a card game, and the cards hold armies from every era. I have a rough layout sketch (cards in the centre, a horse rider on the left, a Tiger I on the right) that I can send on request; the composition is yours to improve.

Style: inked comic illustration, clean outlines. Colors: free choice.

Budget: €800-1600 for the key art, depending on experience. If you also do lettering, quote the title logo separately; I’d prefer one artist for both. Possible follow-up work on card art for the same game.

Terms: no generative AI at any stage, and I’ll ask to see work in progress. Sketch for approval first, 1-2 revision rounds. Exclusive commercial rights, all media, no time limit; layered source file included. 50% on start, 50% on delivery, by invoice. Credit on the store page.

To apply, send: a portfolio link, your price for the art and, if applicable, the logo, and your timeline.

Edit: thanks for the replies (so far, and future replies, and the DMs I got), I will get back to you tomorrow or later this week.


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 15h ago

PORTFOLIO [For Hire] Illustrations and character Design

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r/gameDevClassifieds • • 2h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [for hire] GAME UI Artist

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Hi, I’m Laso!
I’m a creative professional with a background in visual arts and design since 2008, and for the past four years I’ve been working as a 2D Generalist Artist on indie and mobile games.

Portfolio http://laso.work

Contact [hilasodesign@gmail.com](mailto:hilasodesign@gmail.com)


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 13h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation Procuro artista 2D para jogo indie

6 Upvotes

Olá! Estou desenvolvendo Memories, um metroidvania 2D com foco em exploração, memórias e vínculos afetivos. Busco um artista para desenvolver o concept art dos personagens e cenários, ajudando a definir a identidade visual do jogo.

As principais referências são Ori and the Blind Forest, Hollow Knight e GRIS, com uma estética delicada, fantasiosa e artesanal.

Quem tiver interesse, por favor, envie seu portfólio e uma mensagem no privado!

PS: apenas brasileiros.


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 19h ago

FOR HIRE - 3D Modeler | Animation [FOR HIRE] 3D Generalist - full pipeline experience | Unity - Godot | Game ready creatures, characters, props & more!

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Hi there!

I'm Kambru and I'm a 3D Game Artist with experience creating production-ready assets for indie games.

I specialize in non-human characters, creatures, machinery and robots. I have a degree on Industrial Design, so I can iterate and design assets with modularity and ease of use in mind.

I enjoy working on stylized projects more than photorealistic ones, and I have experience on Unity and Godot asset pipelines.

My work is 100% human made, no AI involved in any stage of the process.

I can handle the full pipeline, including:

- Design and Concept Art

- High poly sculpting

- Clean modeling and retopology

- Efficient UV packing

- Material maps baking (and RGBA channel packing)

- Rigging

- Animation

- Engine-ready export for Unity and Godot

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These are some of the projects I have recently contributed to:

Mars Tactics
On Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727760/Mars_Tactics/

I worked on this project as an animator (and rigger) making +60 animations for human and robot characters.
I had to rig the robot models from scratch (humanoid and quadruped), and animate the preexisting human rig, with extra focus on the feel and weight of the characters.

Here's the link to a review from Mars Tactics developer, Manhole, about working with me as an artist.
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The Witch Simulator
On Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4906800/The_Witch_Simulator/

I was tasked with designing and creating a cockatrice model, based on a pre-existing chicken model that already came rigged and with animations. I remade the textures, baking the original ones onto a new map, and using it as a base for the new material texture that also has reptile characteristics. The main challenge was making sure none of the animations broke on the new model, and that the extra body-parts were animated too.
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BALSEO: The Sea Beyond
On Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4338640/BALSEO_The_Sea_Beyond/

For this game, I created the main character model from scratch, (based on the concept art provided by the client).
The main challenge for this one was that all the previous animations from the placeholder character had to keep working on the new model, despite the difference in proportions. Fortunately it came out great, requiring only minimal adjustments on a couple of specific animations, instead of needing to remake all of them, saving a lot of time and money.
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Capybara against humanity
On Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4165210/CapybaraTD/

For this project, I designed and developed the capybara main character from scratch, replacing an AI generated placeholder model.
I also created environmental assets, including a modular wooden bridge that optimized the level generation process with minimal impact in performance. The game is made in Godot, and the bridges follow a curve that can be adjusted to automatically generate new paths for the levels.
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If you have an indie project that could benefit from my skills and experience, don't hesitate to contact me!

I don't mind working on one off projects, but longer term collaboration or contract work would be ideal for me. In any case, you can send me a message and we can work something out.

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If you want to see more of my work, you can do so on my:

ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/kambru

and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yacarekb/

If you're interested in contacting me, or would like me on your team, you can contact me here on reddit via DM, send an email to [camilabrugnoli@gmail.com](mailto:camilabrugnoli@gmail.com) or message me on any of my socials. Both my Discord and Telegram handles are @ kambru

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/kambru


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 4h ago

FOR HIRE - Programmer Looking for a job in game development, any leads?

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Hey guys! I’m currently looking for a job as a Unity Game Developer or Unreal Engine Environment Artist.
I’ve worked on multiple Unity game projects and have experience with gameplay mechanics, C#, AI, etc. I also work with Unreal Engine on environment creation, world building, lighting, and scene dressing.Here’s my portfolio if anyone wants to check out my work: https://jatinpatil.in/
Honestly, I really need a job right now to support my family financially, so I’m trying my best to find an opportunity.If anyone knows a studio that’s hiring, has any referrals, or can point me in the right direction, please let me know. I’d really appreciate it.
Thanks, guys!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 20h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [For Hire] Fantasy illustrator looking for freelance jobs and open for commission. My info is in the comment, feel free to contact me.

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r/gameDevClassifieds • • 6h ago

FOR HIRE - Localization [FOR HIRE] Native English-to-Turkish Game Localizer | Helping Indies reach a massive market.

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r/gameDevClassifieds • • 22h ago

PAID - Musician [PAID] Looking for a music composer for a game trailer

19 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

We’re looking for a music composer to create a track for our game trailer.

Our budget is $200 USD, and we’re looking for something around 1 minute long.

Some examples of what were aiming for

* https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/237175274-comedy-errors-30-seconds-cinematic-quirky-percussive-dramedy

* https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/237175274-comedy-errors-30-seconds-cinematic-quirky-percussive-dramedy

* https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/album/the-mad-scientist/1000145

Please feel free to DM with some of your previous work if you’re interested!

Thank you!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 21h ago

PAID - 2D Art | Animation [PAID] Pixel Artist Needed | 5 Directions 24×24 Overworld Sprites, 4 Frames)

14 Upvotes

Hello,

We're working on an indie RTS/RPG/autobattler and are looking for a pixel artist to help create animated overworld rts map assets.

We need 24×24 sprites with 8 directional facings and 4 animation frames per direction. Our game uses an orthogonal perspective, inspired by games like Ogre Battle: MotBQ and PoLQ.

Our immediate need is a wagon.

We're looking for someone who can reasonably match our existing art style. You can see more of our game on Twitter: https://x.com/SacredLightGame

We're looking to pay around $50 per completed asset, depending on complexity. Work will be commissioned one asset at a time, with additional opportunities as development progresses.

Consistency with our existing art style is important, as is maintaining readable animations and proportions across all eight directions.

If interested, please reach out with a portfolio, preferably including examples of directional pixel art or animated overworld sprites. And to help filter out automated responses, please include the word "wagon" somewhere in your message and mention which piece in your portfolio you think best demonstrates your ability to handle this kind of work.

Thanks!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 14h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] 2D character concept artist and illustrator open to work!

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My full character portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/amannshi


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 11h ago

FOR HIRE - Musician [FOR HIRE] Need a Composer? I make music for you!!!

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I create custom music for visual media. I primarily compose orchestral music but I like playing with synths too! I won't compose for free but I'm willing to work with reasonable budgets.


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 15h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art + 3D Modeler | Animation [FOR HIRE] Environment Illustrator & Concept Artist

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4 Upvotes

My Portfolio! - https://yurthozart.artstation.com

Available for single commissions or long term work!


r/gameDevClassifieds • • 23h ago

FOR HIRE - 2D Art | Animation [FOR HIRE] Character Illustrator and Concept Artist

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