Curtain’s up. Microphone’s on. Billie’s ready.
By the end of the 30-day campaign, Billie Bust Up had raised —over 930% of its original goal.
And if the final product is half as good as the demos suggest? We’re in for one of the most memorable indie debuts of the decade.
But long before the demo went viral, there was the .
If you missed the campaign, don’t worry—the team has confirmed a standard digital release at launch, and leftover physical editions may appear after backer fulfillment. The Billie Bust Up Kickstarter is a textbook example of how a small, creative team can use crowdfunding to do more than just raise money—it built a community . The backers didn’t just buy a game; they became part of the show.
Here’s the full story of how a small team from the UK turned a wild idea into one of the most promising indie games on the horizon—thanks in large part to its fans. On February 1, 2021 , developer Gobby (Phil Gobbett) and his tiny team at Phantom Gizmo launched the Billie Bust Up Kickstarter. The goal? Raise £20,000 to finish a demo and fund full-time development.
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