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SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405540/Tiny_Auto_Knights/ | Game Distribution Platform | Demo hosting, multiplayer support, wishlist tracking, analytics |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty marketing pixel art games on social media
- Need to attract players through gameplay rather than visuals
Problems to Solve:
- Increasing visibility and wishlists for indie games
- Driving player engagement and retention
- Maximizing demo impact on Steam
Potential Solutions:
- Leveraging streamers and content creators
- Optimizing demo for multiplayer engagement
- Tracking and analyzing player metrics
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Releasing a playable demo on Steam
- Targeting streamers and content creators
- Optimizing for Steam's discovery algorithms
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Partnering with streamers for live demos
- Appearing in Steam categories like Top Demos
- Utilizing wishlist tracking and analytics
Monetization & Product:
- Building a multiplayer demo to increase engagement
- Creating an asynchronous multiplayer system
- Designing a game that encourages replayability
User Engagement:
- Providing a seamless multiplayer experience
- Allowing players to continue later
- Building a community around the game