Curated launch slate
Small, opinionated apps crafted in-house and polished with partner feedback before each public drop.
Publishing season is preheating
We're cooking..
alt164 is a software publishing company making a slate of small, opinionated apps. We release them like albums—thoughtful craft, strong art direction, and clear caretaking so you always know what's coming out of the oven next.
First titles debut in late 2025. Subscribe for launch announcements and backstage notes.
Apps in the oven
4 launch titles
Productivity, creativity, and developer tools slated for the first publishing season.
Beta access queue
3,200+ subscribers
Early supporters get first looks, changelog briefings, and testing credits.
Release cadence
Monthly drops
Ship days scheduled like album releases—clear roadmaps, no surprise rewrites.
Release kitchen
Publishing is more than shipping binaries. We storyboard every launch, craft support rituals, and bake in community feedback loops so each app keeps getting tastier.
- Narrative onboarding, soundtrack playlists, and launch zines for every release
- Transparent changelogs, issue trackers, and support office hours
- Guest creators and co-publishing slots to incubate new titles
Why the studio exists
We're publishing software for people who love polished details and steady updates. Each release is handcrafted, documented, and supported long after launch day.
Long-tail care & updates
Publishing means maintenance—expect fresh features, security updates, and seasonal refreshes on a reliable cadence.
Open collaboration channel
We co-create with indie builders and teams. Pitch ideas, ship modules, or commission tooling that fits your workflow.
Publishing slate timeline
We plan releases like tasting menus—each title gets time to proof, preview, and plate. Follow along to know when new apps hit your dock.
- Right now
Title polishing
Finalizing app branding, onboarding journeys, and post-launch support playbooks with early collaborators.
- Late 2025
Soft openings
Rolling private previews, beta invites, and app-store submissions for the first two titles in the slate.
- First Quarter 2026
Public showcase
Open availability, documentation, and publishing ops to sustain a consistent stream of new software releases.
Join the publishing roster
We collaborate with indie makers, studios, and teams searching for a publishing partner. If you've got a thoughtful tool that needs art direction, release ops, or distribution, we should talk.
Beta co-publishing slots available for early 2026
Bring your wild concepts—we'll bring art, QA, launch ops, and celebratory snacks