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After 7 years of dreaming, prototype finally exists and the beam feels juicy. Any thoughts?
r/IndieDev
5/21/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discord | https://discord.com/ | Communication Platform | Community building, user engagement |
| Steam | https://store.steampowered.com/ | Game Distribution Platform | Game wishlisting, marketing |
| Quest | https://www.oculus.com/quest/ | VR Platform | Game distribution, stricter store policies |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty in building and maintaining community engagement
- Challenges with game distribution across multiple platforms
- Need for effective marketing and wishlisting features
Problems to Solve:
- Creating engaging VR game experiences
- Building and maintaining a community around the game
- Ensuring smooth distribution across multiple platforms
Potential Solutions:
- Using Discord for community building
- Leveraging Steam for wishlisting and marketing
- Adapting to different platform policies and requirements
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building community through Discord
- Leveraging Steam for wishlisting and marketing
- Adapting to different platform policies
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Using Steam for wishlisting and marketing
- Engaging with community through Reddit
Monetization & Product:
- Developing engaging VR game experiences
- Ensuring smooth distribution across multiple platforms
User Engagement:
- Building community through Discord
- Engaging with users through Reddit comments