Pricing is based on the complexity of the work. I start with my base day rate (for an 8-hour day) and estimate the total effort required for each milestone. From this, I calculate a fixed price that reflects the scope and technical requirements.

For example, if a milestone is estimated to take 12 hours, I internally convert the day rate to an hourly rate to calculate a fair fixed price.

The offer you receive is always a transparent fixed price, no hourly billing. This price includes all necessary work, including session time, research, planning, and a buffer for unforeseen challenges.

The license lets you use the work exclusively for one specific game project. That means only you get this license, no one else will be granted the same rights, and it covers the main game plus any DLCs, expansions, or updates tied to it. You’re free to modify and monetize the work within that project.

The license is perpetual (it doesn’t expire) and royalty-free, there are no renewals or ongoing payments required.

If you want to use the work in other projects—like sequels, ports, remasters, or new games—you’ll need to get a separate license and pay a reuse fee. This fee is about 10% of what you originally paid for the licensed work.

A restricted license is usually all you need because it’s exclusive to you and your project and only limited in scope. An unrestricted license would only be necessary, e.g., if you want to sell the work as an asset, sublicense it, or essentially claim it as your “own” and have the freedom to use it however you please. If you don’t care about owning it outright, a restricted license is all you need.

Think of it a bit like leasing a car. You get to use it for your own trips (your project), and you can even use it to make money (commercial use). The only thing you can’t do is rent it out to others or sell it on to a dealership (that would be sublicensing or redistribution).

Yes, that is definitely possible. By default, you receive a license that is exclusive to you and your project but limited in scope. An unrestricted license is available for €1,725 per milestone (or three times my base rate) at minimum. Because I’m relinquishing my rights as a creator, which also affects my future earning potential, the cost is much higher.

The main reason is long-term reliability and support. I don’t own or control third-party tools, so I can’t guarantee they’ll stay compatible or supported throughout your project – especially by the time you launch your game. By minimizing their use, I help reduce technical debt and avoid future headaches. It also means I can fully stand behind everything I build.

For more detailed information on liability and third-party dependencies, you can review my Terms & Conditions.

Not by default. I avoid using experimental or beta features unless you specifically agree to it. Just like with third-party tools and dependencies, these features aren’t guaranteed to be stable, supported long-term, or even available in future engine versions.

If your project really needs something that’s experimental, I’ll discuss the risks with you first so you can make an informed decision. As always with such potentially risky elements, I elaborate further on this in my Terms & Conditions.

I process payments securely through Stripe and currently support:

• Credit & debit cards

• PayPal (EEA countries only)

• Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, MobilePay)

• Klarna (available in most EEA countries)

• Alipay

• Link

• iDEAL

• Bancontact

• EPS

• TWINT

• Billie

Yes! I’m happy to be flexible if my prices don’t align with your cash flow or budget. We can split milestone payments into two (however, a 3% fee applies per milestone), or use Billie through Stripe, which lets you pay in installments or at a later time. This way, a few options are available.

Milestones can also be spaced out to better suit the pace of your cash flow.