PixelTail Games has hosted two crowdfunding campaigns for Tower Unite: a Kickstarter campaign and an Indiegogo campaign. The Kickstarter campaign, launched on April 10, 2015, was unsuccessful and reached $37,030 out of $100,000 in 30 days. The Indiegogo campaign, launched three months after the Kickstarter campaign on July 13, 2015, was a massive success and reached $73,622 out of $50,000.
Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixeltailgames/tower-unite/
Indiegogo campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tower-unite/
Backer Rewards[]
Kickstarter Rewards[]
The rewards for the Kickstarter campaign were never distributed, due to the lack of complete funding. Although these were never distributed, a few of the rewards were re-used for the game's Indiegogo campaign.
| Tier Cost | Name | Reward | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | Thanks For Your Support | Access to progress and campaign updates. | |
| $5 | Your Name in the Credits | Your name in the credits screen of the game as well as Tower Unite wallpapers. | |
| $10 | Closed Beta Access | Everything from the $5 tier, as well as closed beta access. | |
| $10 (Limited) | Early Backer Reward | Everything from the $5 tier, as well as closed beta access and a digital copy of Tower Unite when it releases, and your name in the credits screen of Tower Unite in gold. | |
| $15 | Digital Copy | Everything from the $10 (non-limited) tier, as well as a digital copy of Tower Unite when it releases. | |
| $15 (Limited) | Early Audio Backer Reward | Everything from the $15 (non-limited) tier, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite soundtrack, and your name in the credits screen of Tower Unite in gold. | |
| $20 | Exclusive Access | Everything from the $15 (non-limited) tier, as well as access to the Twitch podcasts. | |
| $25 | Co-op Pack (2 Players) | Everything from the $20 tier, as well as another closed beta access key and another digital copy of Tower Unite when it releases. | |
| $40 | Art Book | Everything from the $20 tier, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book. | |
| $40 (Limited) | T-Shirt | Everything from the $20 tier, as well as a Tower Unite t-shirt. | |
| $45 (Limited) | Soundtrack | Everything from the $20 tier, as well as a signed physical copy of the Tower Unite soundtrack. | |
| $50 (Limited) | Co-op Pack (4 Players) | Everything from the $20 tier, as well as three additional closed beta access keys and three additional digital copies of Tower Unite when it releases. | |
| $60 | Exclusive In-game Item For Backers | Everything from the $20 tier, as well as an exclusive "I Kickstarted Tower" in-game trophy. | |
| $65 (Limited) | Hoodie | Everything from the $20 tier, as well as a Tower Unite hoodie. | |
| $75 | Exclusive In-game Item For Backers | Everything from the $60 tier, as well as an exclusive "King Midas' Golden Rolex" in-game watch, which turns any item you are wearing into gold. | |
| $90 (Limited) | Item Hoarder | ITEM HOARDER: everything from the $20 tier, as well as all physical and digital items, including the "I Kickstarted Tower" in-game trophy, a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book, the "King Midas' Golden Rolex" in-game watch, the Tower Unite T-shirt, the Tower Unite hoodie, and a signed physical copy of the Tower Unite soundtrack. | |
| $100 (Limited) | Paving the Way | Everything from the $75 tier, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book, and your name inscribed on a brick in the central plaza. | |
| $200 (Limited) | Developer Interviews | Everything from the $75 tier, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book, and access to join the Tower Unite developers in a 30-minute Skype call to talk about the development of Tower Unite. | |
| $300 (Limited) | Help Make the Game | Everything from the $75 tier, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book, and the Tower Unite developers creating an in-game apparel item based on your idea. | |
| $400 (Limited) | Build Furniture | Everything from the $75 tier, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book, and the Tower Unite developers creating an in-game furniture item with your name inscribed in it based on your idea. | |
| $500 (Limited) | Build a Statue | Everything from the $75 tier, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book, and a statue in the main plaza bearing your name on a golden plaque. | |
| $1,000 (Limited) | Help Make the Game - Arcade Edition | Everything from the $75 tier, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book, and the Tower Unite developers creating an in-game arcade game based on your idea. | |
| $2,000 (Limited) | Help Make the Game - Attraction Edition | Everything from the $75 tier, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book, and the Tower Unite developers creating an in-game boardwalk attraction based on your idea. | |
| $5,000 (Limited) | Help Make the Game - Game World Edition | Everything from the $75 tier, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book, and the Tower Unite developers creating a Game World for Tower Unite based on your idea. | |
| $10,000 (Limited) | Help Make the Game - Party Edition | Everything from the $500 tier, as well as your name inscribed in a brick in the central plaza, and an invite to the Tower Unite launch party in Redmond, WA. |
Indiegogo Rewards[]
$2- Supporter: access to backer-only updates and polling, Backer tag on name in scoreboard, name on Backer plaque in the Plaza, and desktop backgrounds.
$10(Limited)- Early Bird Gamer: Everything from Supporter, as well as a Steam Early Access key and a closed alpha key.
$15- Gamer: Everything from Supporter, as well as a Steam Early Access key and a Backer-exclusive Golden Trophy in-game item.
$20- Enthusiast: Everything from Gamer, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite soundtrack, a closed alpha access key, and a Backer-exclusive Speed Shoes in-game item.
$25- Audiophile: Everything from Enthusiast, as well as a Backer-exclusive Headphones in-game item.
$28- Partner Gamer: Everything from Enthusiast, as well as a second Steam Early Access key and a second closed alpha access key.
$30- Power Gamer: Everything from Audiophile, as well as a digital copy of the Tower Unite art book and a Backer-exclusive togglable(fire, sparkles, or electricity) particle in-game item.
$50- Four Party Gamer: Everything from Enthusiast, as well as 3 more Steam Early Access keys and 3 more closed alpha access keys.
$60- Golden Gamer: Everything from Power Gamer, as well as a Backer-exclusive Golden Watch in-game item.
$75(Limited)- Difference Maker: Everything from Golden Gamer, as well as your name on a brick in the Plaza.
$90(Limited)- Custom Gamer: Everything from Difference Maker, as well as a customized greeting from shop NPCs.
$200(Limited)- Designer: Everything from Custom Gamer, as well as designing your very own in-game custom clothing or furniture item.
$500(Limited)- Extreme Difference Maker: Everything from Designer, as well as a statue of your choice will be erected in the Plaza, bearing your name on a golden plaque.
$1,000(Limited)- Boardwalk Producer: Everything from Extreme Difference Maker, as well as the developers will add a custom boardwalk attraction of your liking.
$3,000(Limited)- Producer: Everything from Boardwalk Producer, as well as you will be credited as a co-producer of Tower Unite.