From premium PC and console titles to hit UGC experiences on UEFN and Roblox, we fund, launch, and grow indie games built by independent teams. Our first published title, Chefs Arena, launches October 12.
Chefs Arena Launches October 12
Overcooked meets Delicious in Dungeon — eat or be eaten.
Cook, sabotage, and steal your way to victory. Two teams hunt ingredients, cook dishes, and serve the ever-hungry King — while wrecking each other's kitchens. Easy to pick up, deep enough to master.
🍳 Action Cooking
Hunt ingredients, pull off trickshots, cook high-scoring dishes while fighting off monsters.
🏰 Unique Arenas
Dungeons, jungle temples, lava mines, cherry blossoms — each realm plays differently.
💥 Scheme & Sabotage
Steal dishes, fire cannons, spring pitfalls. Bragging rights on the line.
PC (Steam) & Steam Deck · Up to 4 players · Online & offline · 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, co-op · Developed by Bongfish
Meet us at Gamescom, Cologne — August 26 to 30. Hands-on demo available. Press, creators and platform partners: book a session below.
Who We Are
GatorsBytes is a player-first indie game publisher and studio. We partner with independent teams to fund, co-develop, launch, and operate games — from premium PC and console releases to UGC hits on UEFN and Roblox — handling the business side so creators can focus on making great games.
Our team combines seasoned veterans with fresh UGC talent, leveraging deep platform understanding and proven methods for rapid iteration and sustainable growth.
Publishing & Funding
We back indie titles from prototype to global launch.
Fair Revenue Models
Transparent, creator-friendly sharing.
End-to-end Development
From concept to live-ops.
UEFN & Roblox Expertise
Deep platform knowledge for growth.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborating with creators, publishers, and brands.
Published Title
Chefs Arena, out Oct 12
Experiences
Shipped & In Development
Followers & Players
Across All Titles
We Publish Indie Games
You build the game. We bring funding, platform expertise, marketing muscle, and live-ops support — with revenue terms that respect the people who make the games.
Funding & Production Support
Milestone-based funding and co-dev resources.
Launch & UA
Store page optimization, creator marketing, paid acquisition.
Live-Ops & Growth
Analytics, events, monetization tuning post-launch.
Fair, Transparent Terms
Creator-friendly revenue share, you keep your IP.
Something's cooking: Chefs Arena, our first published title, releases October 12 on day one of the Steam Cooking Fest. Wishlist it now on Steam.
Beyond Publishing
Tailored solutions for creators, publishers, and brands in the UGC ecosystem.
For Creators
Looking for a publisher? See our Publishing Program above.
For Publishers
Scouting, due diligence, and scalable UGC pipelines.
- Rapid prototyping
- Portfolio & live service management
- Co-marketing & IP extension
- Risk assessment
For Brands & IP
Transform fandoms into engaging playable worlds on UEFN/Roblox.
- Custom branded worlds
- Safe & compliant experiences
- Performance-based partnerships
- Community engagement
Defense & Simulation
Through our partnership with Bongfish — 20 years of defense-grade R&D — we apply our Unreal Engine expertise to high-fidelity training and simulation solutions. Learn more at simulation.bongfish.com.
Featured Work
Titles we've built and operated on UEFN, the same expertise we now bring to every game we publish. First up: Chefs Arena, releasing October 12.
Chefs Arena (Publishing)
Competitive couch co-op party brawler by Bongfish, built on Unreal Engine 5. Releasing October 12 during the Steam Cooking Fest on PC and Steam Deck. Playable at Gamescom, August 26 to 30.
Tags: Steam • Party Game • Couch Co-op • Bongfish
Breakout - Multiverse Heist RPG
Dynamic Multiverse Heist RPG on Fortnite Creative (Island Code: 7695-0826-7618). Enjoy thrilling session-based PvPvE with deep progression. Coordinate team heists across diverse multiverses for ultimate success.
Tags: UEFN • RPG • Multiverse • Heist
WALKERS CLASH 1v1
PVE/PVP survival horror in The Walking Dead Universe. This competitive 1v1 game pits players against each other and walkers in a prison race to an elevator. Features 3 rounds, emphasizing stealth, strategy, and new TWDU weapons. (Island Code: 8853-5500-0381)
Tags: UEFN • Horror • 1v1 • The Walking Dead
PRISON BLITZ - FFA
10-player free-for-all PvP survival set in The Walking Dead Universe prison yard (Island Code: 3958-1155-0802). Players fight other players and walkers, earning score and gold via eliminations, looting, and objectives. Features new TWDU gear, dynamic events, bounty system, and persistent loadout/gold progression.
Tags: UEFN • FFA • The Walking Dead • PvP
Made a Game? Let's Launch It.
Whether you're an indie team looking for a publisher, a brand building a playable world, or a partner with a mission to simulate — we'll give you a clear roadmap: timeline, budget, and growth strategy.
How We Take Games to Market
Our streamlined process ensures successful game launches, sustainable growth, and mission-ready defense solutions.
Discovery & Planning
Comprehensive market research, audience analysis, and feasibility studies establish the project's foundation.
Greenlight & Funding
We evaluate the project, align on vision, and commit milestone-based funding to get development moving.
Production & Polish
Full development with milestone reviews, QA, and platform optimization.
Launch & Live-Ops
Strategic launch campaigns, continuous content updates, and performance optimization.
Why Choose GatorsBytes
Proven Track Record
50M+ players, high engagement, positive feedback.
Expert Team
Industry veterans, AAA experience, UGC platform specialists.
Data-Driven Approach
Decisions backed by analytics, player feedback, market insights.
Publisher That Ships
We've launched and operated our own titles; we know exactly what your game needs to succeed.
We build lasting partnerships, offering ongoing support and deep expertise in UGC platforms.
Miami • Barcelona • Paris with agile, creative UGC innovation.
Contact
Share your project brief for quick next steps and timeline estimates.
Get In Touch
Email: hello@gatorsbytes.com
Locations: Miami • Barcelona • Paris
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/gatorsbytes
YouTube: youtube.com/@gatorsbytes
Creators, publishers, and brands seeking UGC expertise: we'd love to hear from you.
We typically respond within 24 hours for initial feedback and detailed discussions.
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