adminOdd Meter funding has brought the developer of Indika $5 million to support its next project and expand its team. The investment, led by Gem Capital and Autotelic Ventures, is intended to give the studio more production capacity while allowing it to retain its creative independence.
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Odd Meter funding will support the studio’s next game
The $5 million investment will help Odd Meter grow its team and focus on developing a new game. The studio has not announced a release date, platform details, or other specifics about the project, so the funding announcement does not yet provide a timeline for players.
CEO Dmitry Svetlow said the investment gives the team room to expand while concentrating on its next title. He added that the developers are drawing on lessons from Indika and aim to take their narrative and artistic approach further, alongside a larger production effort.
For players following the project, the key takeaway is that the studio is moving into a new development phase. Until Odd Meter shares more details, the game’s story, format, and launch plans remain unconfirmed.
From Indika to a new project
Odd Meter was founded in Russia in 2017. During the development of Indika, most of the team relocated to Almaty, Kazakhstan, because of the war in Ukraine. The studio released Indika in 2024, establishing a foundation for its next production.
The game received recognition at the 2025 Games for Change Awards, where it won Game of the Year and Best Narrative. It was also nominated at The Game Awards, the BAFTA Game Awards, the Golden Joystick Awards, and the DICE Awards. These honors reflect the attention the title received from both award organizations and the wider games industry.
What the investors said about Odd Meter
Gem Capital managing director Roman Gurskiy said Indika demonstrated that narrative-led games can earn critical recognition and reach audiences internationally. He described the studio’s next project as an opportunity to pursue a more ambitious production while keeping the creative identity that helped distinguish its previous game.
Autotelic Ventures CEO Vladislav Korotkov also expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver an ambitious game. Neither investor provided additional details about the title or a potential launch window.
What the investment means for players
The announced funding is directed toward the next project and studio growth; it does not confirm a specific budget breakdown or guarantee a release date. A larger team can support expanded production, but the final scope and schedule will depend on development decisions that Odd Meter has not yet shared.
For now, Odd Meter funding signals that the studio has financial backing to build on the experience gained with Indika. Players interested in the next game should look for official announcements about its name, platforms, gameplay, and release plans.
