Calvinfelineism Studios:
Masterplan & Crowdfunding Vision
What is Calvinfelineism Studios?
Calvinfelineism Studios is a new creative venture dedicated to building games that don’t just entertain, but inspire. We want to explore meaningful stories, serious moral questions, and powerful themes through the language of gaming. That means developing experiences where theology, story, and gameplay blend naturally—without compromise, without preachiness, and without watering anything down.
Our aim is to build a game studio rooted in solid Christian worldview—Reformed, covenantal, and grounded in biblical truth. We want to craft worlds that explore redemption, justice, sacrifice, and spiritual clarity. But we also want to make sure they’re just good games: beautiful, thoughtful, and enjoyable for believers and non-believers alike.
Where We Are Now
We’re still at the foundation stage, but the structure is rising:
- Curating meaningful games on our Steam curator page.Learning the craft: Actively studying game development, narrative design, and digital storytelling.
- Choosing the tools: Testing Unity and Unreal Engine 5 to determine the best platform for our future projects.
- Building the theological backbone for every game: every narrative, mechanic, and environment will align with biblical truths.
- Preparing our first prototype, a story-driven game set in a world of moral weight and Reformed imagination
Why We’re Crowdfunding
I’m launching this campaign to help raise funds for two crucial things:
- Professional Game Development Training
- Licensing the tools, assets, and software necessary to begin real production
I (Eliyahu Ezra) am a solo dev, artist, writer, and theological thinker. I’ve built websites, worked on digital platforms, and dabbled in coding and HTML. Now I’m ready to go all in and take the leap into game development—but I can’t do it alone. That’s why I need your support.
Education & Mentorship Programs
To create a high-quality, theologically grounded indie game, I need serious, practical training from people who’ve done it before. I’ve narrowed down two world-class programs that will shape this journey:
1. Thomas Brush – Full Time Game Dev (Platinum Course)
Cost: $597
- Learn Unity or Godot to build 2D/3D games
- Covers full pipeline: design, development, funding, marketing, and publishing
- Taught by a Christian developer who created Pinstripe and Neversong
- Includes over 40+ hours of content and lifetime access
- Access to private Discord community and resources
- Ideal for solo developers like me who want to create honest, story-rich games with heart and purpose
2. UNF Games – Ultimate Unreal Engine 5 Program
Cost: $1,499 (Lifetime Access)
- AAA-quality instruction on Unreal Engine 5
- Learn to build a complete 3D game from scratch to Steam launch
- 496+ video lessons with over 50+ hours of content
- Step-by-step modules: from combat mechanics, character movement, boss fights, to level dressing and UI
- Bonus access to Unreal Marketplace assets worth $670
- Includes private livestreams, Discord community, and all past premium courses
- Instructors are seasoned professionals who worked on titles like Skull and Bones (Ubisoft)
What Else the Funds Will Support
Beyond the courses, your support will help with:
- Licensing high-quality assets (sprites, sound, animation, and environmental design)
- Essential tools and software for game creation (Unity Pro, Unreal plugins, etc.)
- Hardware upgrades (RAM, GPU, SSD, monitor) to handle the dev workload
- Launching prototypes and demos for early testing
- Paying for music, SFX, and voice tools that bring the world to life
- Website and store setup for Calvinfelineism Studios and our first game
Our First Game Prototype
The first game under Calvinfelineism Studios will be a story-driven, rich, immersive experience inspired by the moral weight and realism of titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance—but shaped by Reformed theology and purpose. This will not be "Christian content" slapped onto a template. It will be a fully original work where every line of dialogue, every quest, every landscape is drawn from truth and crafted with beauty.
We want this game to raise questions. To explore eternity. To show the struggle between righteousness and rebellion. To speak clearly and honestly through characters, choices, and consequence.
Our Dream Going Forward
We’re not just building one game. We’re building a studio.
The long-term vision of Calvinfelineism Studios is to:
- Launch multiple indie titles grounded in biblical truth
- Build a small creative team of Christian devs, writers, and artists
- Use Steam and other platforms to reach players with deep, imaginative stories
- Train up the next generation of Christian game creators
- Redeem storytelling in gaming by showing the power of narrative shaped by eternity
This isn’t just business. This is kingdom work through creative craft.
How You Can Help
We need your help to take the next step:
- Donate: Whether it’s $5 or $50, every bit goes toward this mission.
- Share: Tell others who care about Christian media, theology, and creative work.
- Pray: This is a spiritual mission, and your prayers for wisdom, endurance, and provision matter.
A Final Word from Me
I’m Eliyahu Ezra. Editor-in-Chief, writer, theologian, and now—God willing—indie game developer. This campaign is me saying, “I’m not giving up.” The dream isn’t dead. It’s just getting started.
With the right tools, training, and a little support, I believe this vision can come to life. Not for my name, but for the glory of God, through faithful, beautiful, unforgettable storytelling.
If you’ve ever had a dream you were scared to chase, then you already understand how much this means.
Let’s build it together.
Thank you. Truly.