Midwest Games Co
Midwest Games Co
Midwest Games is a video game publisher established in 2023 and headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company focuses on supporting independent game developers, particularly those in the Midwestern United States and other underrepresented regions. It provides a range of services, including funding, marketing, and distribution, aiming to foster talent outside of traditional industry hubs.
Products & Team
Game Publishing Services
Midwest Games offers comprehensive publishing services for PC and console video games. These services encompass financial backing, marketing, global distribution, production support, consumer insights analysis, localization, and quality assurance. The company operates on two primary models: a traditional publishing partnership where it shares in the revenue, and a "shadow publishing" service introduced in 2025, which functions on a work-for-hire basis, allowing developers to self-publish while retaining full IP and revenue rights.
The service addresses the significant challenge independent developers in non-traditional gaming regions face in securing funding, visibility, and expert support needed to bring their games to market successfully.
Target customers often struggle with limited access to major publishing hubs, making it difficult to secure the necessary funding, industry connections, and publishing support to launch and promote their games effectively.