Tough Love Arena

Tough Love Arena, a passion project by developers Paul and Amy, is a free-to-play web-based fighting game launched in December 2020. Its unique selling point is the implementation of rollback netcode, a feature often absent in indie games, ensuring smooth online play. The game has garnered a community of 51 members on Patreon, with 11 actively supporting the project financially, generating an estimated $48 per month. This demonstrates a dedicated following for their unique take on the fighting game genre. While still a small team, their commitment to providing a high-quality, free-to-play experience, and the early success on Patreon, suggests a promising future for Tough Love Arena on both web and its planned Steam release. The project highlights the power of community support in helping independent game developers bring their visions to life.