A host of developers have been pushing new ideas on Kickstarter ever since Double Fine set the video game world on fire with the overwhelming success of Double Fine Adventure. In an effort to help give shout outs to some of the projects we at IGN are introducing cool ideas, come from an excellent pedigree or just seem like a lot of fun, we are going to call out some of them in a post. Here are the projects we think might just be worth some of your hard-earned money.

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Imagine a game that combines platforming with beat-em-up mechanics and complex fighting game combos. Wait, actually don't, because the Super Comboman Team already has. This was the IGN Indie Open House winner, and we're really proud of what the team has crafted. Funding nets you anything from a copy of the game for PC or Mac to things like a fighting stick with custom art.Created by Gnome Templar, this MMORTS aims to give everyone a chance to throwdown in medieval, Warhammer Fantasy-inspired battles. The plan is to make it free-to-play, with cosmetic and time-saving items funding the project after its release. A functional Alpha apparently already exists, and those who fun will get themselves units for the game, access to the beta and in-game cash depending on how much they contribute.Corey and Lori Cole, designers behind projects such as Quest for Glory and Castle of Dr. Brain are returning with another fantasy adventure game. Hero-U is described on their Kickstarter as combining, "classic RPG skills and combat with the rich character relationships of Persona, and the story and puzzles of Quest for Glory in a single challenging game experience." If you want to support this turn-based RPG you have some time, and can net yourself a copy of the game for $20.Everyone in the office who saw an early proof-of-concept for Star Citizen was blown away, and while Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts has already gotten quite a bit of funding on his own site , he's now turning to Kickstarter to provide another option for would-be customers. Want to support space sims and high-end PC gaming? Well, this could be one way to do it. Read more about Star Citizen in our first preview. Inspired by Dwarf Fortress, Minecraft and strategy games like Age of Empires, Timber and Stone wants to challenge you to not only create your city and your army, but also collect the materials to outfit them and keep them fed. Siege warfare is planned to be a staple for Timber and Stone, and donators are slated to have a chance to play a beta in November, with the release coming next year.

Anthony Gallegos is an Editor on IGN's PC team. He enjoys scaring the crap out of himself with horror games and then releasing some steam in shooters like Blacklight and Tribes. He also donated to the Star Citizen campaign so he could get a freighter and live out deeply rooted Star Wars fantasies. You can follow him on @Chufmoney on Twitter and on at Ant-IGN on IGN.