MISSION STATEMENT WHY WE TOIL FOR Y’ALL
Creating a new AppStore for PC skill-based games
Come dig for Paydirt: Join our Team
Independent games studio designing PC interactive entertainment experiences with innovative gameplay mechanics and economies available via a new AppStore dedicated to this new genre of play.
Featured Videos
gameplay, interviews & more
Interview with Kevin Beardslee
Co-creator of World of Warcraft and Studio Head at Paydirt Games recorded on October 17, 2025
Playtest March 2025
Hear what the earliest Pioneers had to say after they played and prospected for Gold
Murderer for Hire
Our creepiest Pioneer character. He who kills for gold and runs away, lives to kill for gold another day.
Crazy is as Crazy Does
Pioneer character Boomstick Bob. Playing with dynamite is what he does best. The original Demolition Man.
Private Alpha Test
PC gamer ‘Austin H’ takes an expedition to the Fatal Frontier 1869 (edited version) 02-Sep-2025
Watch our Teaser Trailer
There’s Gold a-comin’ to them Hills
Building Worlds
Serious(ly) fun PC games. Sandbox gameplay where you choose your adventure.
