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4x meets TRPG: Ashes & Blood

r/IndieDev
5/19/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unity Enginehttps://unity.com/Game DevelopmentCross-platform game engine with 3D/2D capabilities

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Balancing game development with full-time work
  • Maintaining motivation and commitment to a long-term passion project

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating engaging 4x campaign gameplay
  • Designing compelling turn-based combat mechanics
  • Achieving the 'just one more turn' feeling in game progression

Potential Solutions:

  • Regular devlog updates to document progress
  • Seeking community feedback and interest
  • Taking time to develop the best possible version before release

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Regular content creation (weekly devlogs)
  • Building community engagement through progress updates

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing development progress on platforms like Reddit
  • Creating video content to showcase game development

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on creating a high-quality product before monetization
  • Building a dedicated community around the game

User Engagement:

  • Providing technical insights and behind-the-scenes content
  • Encouraging community feedback and discussion