Games & Gears Ichiban Studios Pro Line Brush
Cool, modern and excellent brushes to paint miniatures or do calligraphy.

Several stretch goals have already been reached.

Buck

A side-scrolling bundle of fun in an interesting world. It's part platformer, part brawler, has weapon customization and role playing elements. Think Shank with a more involved story and non-linear exploration.

Come over and say hello!

DieselStörmers by Black Forest Games.

After the unsuccessful Ravensdale kickstarter (which I backed) BFG is giving the project a new chance under a different name and this time they offer a playable prototype.

Not backed because of the co-op focus and I prefered the original idea for Ravensdale (a RPG)

I find the project itself interesting enough, but seeing this
"As supporters of DRM-free gaming (see Giana Sisters) we will provide a DRM free version as soon as the sales success makes it viable to set up this infrastructure ourselves."
I'm not sure if I'm willing to wait for a DRM-free version that might or might not come.
Singleplayer + multiplayer via LAN would have been good enough for me.
So I don't know yet if I'll back or not.

The Old City

Dear Esther style rather than Ether One (sadly?). Just exploration, but an interesting one.

I got more information on the DieselStörmers kickstarter:

Hi, this is more an info about what will go on. Don't back if the DRM free copy is a must have for you. Or back the USD 1 to show your support, we would appreciate it! But you can go for the Steam copy and get your DRM free version in addition when it comes out. As with Giana, where backers got both versions. cheers BFG

The Black Watchmen ARG

As a crowdfunded ARG (Alternate Reality Game) set to be launched in September 2014, The Black Watchmen ARG is a game set before the events that leads to The Secret World universe. Through various hubs, and user driven events, the players will access missions and challenges that enable them to rise in the ranks of The Black Watchmen Organisation. Developed to be able to evolve organically, this Permanent ARG aims to break the standards; propelling the gaming experience to new heights both online and (for the courageous players who choose so) in real life…

What is an ARG? Where do I go from here?

Anyone who played The Secret World and the associated ARG's will know and love this. This campaign is aimed at making this ARG permanent

This graphic novel looks interesting:
GEEKS AND GREEKS – an epic graphic novel about MIT pranks

Source

Just a heads up for pro-DRM-free/ non-Steam folks that may be interested in this one.

A 2D puzzle platformer game inspired by classic titles like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback:
The Way

<span class="bold">Adventures of Pip</span>

Help Pip evolve from a single pixel with only a hop to a full-fledged sword wielding hero as he defends Pixel Kingdom from evil!

Game Develop: "Game Develop is a software for creating video games without programming. Help us improve it and bring it to Steam, MacOS and Ubuntu!"

The great gaias is a day away from finishing and it doesn't seem to like it's going to be funded. However, they seem to have opened a new 20$ 'early bird' tier and many of those on the 10$ one switched to this one, so you can now have the chance to get it for 10$ again. Or probably not get it, as it probably won't get funded, but in that case you get your money back so whatever.