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2025-05-25·40
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1 year of hard working, just released my game, sold 3 copies in first 2 hours.. is this good or bad sign?

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty in marketing indie games
  • Lack of visibility for new releases
  • Challenges in reaching target audience
  • Need for effective marketing strategies

Problems to Solve:

  • How to effectively market indie games
  • How to gain visibility on platforms like Steam
  • How to reach potential players and build an audience

Potential Solutions:

  • Utilizing social media and content creation
  • Participating in game festivals and events
  • Reaching out to content creators and influencers
  • Optimizing Steam store pages and descriptions

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a community around the game
  • Creating engaging content and trailers
  • Participating in game festivals and events

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Utilizing social media platforms
  • Reaching out to content creators and influencers
  • Participating in Steam festivals and events

Monetization & Product:

  • Importance of wishlist numbers for Steam algorithm
  • Need for polished demos and early access versions

User Engagement:

  • Building community through development updates
  • Encouraging user feedback and interaction
280

Nothing makes you prouder of your work than checking old screenshots.

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Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3517980/Secrets_of_Blackrock_Manor__Escape_Room/Game Distribution PlatformDigital game distribution, demo availability, early August release

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty in tracking game development progress
  • Need for visual comparison of game improvements

Problems to Solve:

  • Showcasing game improvements over time
  • Providing easy access to game demos

Potential Solutions:

  • Using screenshots to demonstrate progress
  • Providing Steam links for easy access

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Showcasing game improvements through visual comparisons
  • Building community engagement through Reddit posts

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using Reddit to generate interest and drive traffic to Steam page
  • Providing demo access to attract potential customers

Monetization & Product:

  • Strategic release timing (early August)
  • Leveraging Steam platform for distribution

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community feedback and support
  • Creating visual progress updates to maintain interest
267

Part of the process of doing our key art. Wasn't AI before, is not AI now. Swipe for final result.

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Desire for authentic, non-AI generated art
  • Need for high-quality, handcrafted visuals
  • Demand for transparency in art creation process

Problems to Solve:

  • Balancing artistic vision with time constraints
  • Maintaining artistic integrity in a digital age
  • Creating engaging visual content for game promotion

Potential Solutions:

  • Collaborative feedback loops between artists and team
  • Iterative design process with multiple drafts
  • Showcasing artistic process to build trust and engagement

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building strong artist-team collaboration
  • Demonstrating artistic process to build community trust
  • Creating engaging content to attract potential players

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using Steam platform for game promotion
  • Sharing development progress to build anticipation
  • Encouraging community feedback and engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Emphasizing handcrafted, non-AI art as unique selling point
  • Showcasing iterative design process to demonstrate quality
  • Building community through transparent development updates

User Engagement:

  • Sharing behind-the-scenes content
  • Encouraging community feedback and participation
  • Building anticipation through development updates
208

I hope people will discover indie games, but...

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/Gaming PlatformGame distribution, community features, discovery tools
Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/Digital StoreGame bundles, charity donations, indie game promotion
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/Video PlatformGame trailers, reviews, indie game discovery
Googlehttps://www.google.com/Search EngineGame search, similar game recommendations

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty discovering quality indie games
  • Overwhelming number of indie games making discovery challenging
  • High cost of AAA games limiting access

Problems to Solve:

  • Effective indie game discovery mechanisms
  • Balancing AAA and indie game consumption
  • Affordable access to quality games

Potential Solutions:

  • Improved discovery algorithms on platforms like Steam
  • Curated indie game recommendations
  • Affordable pricing models for indie games
  • Community-driven discovery through social platforms

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building strong community engagement
  • Leveraging social media and content creators
  • Offering affordable pricing models

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • YouTube trailers and reviews
  • Google search optimization
  • Community-driven discovery

Monetization & Product:

  • Affordable pricing for indie games
  • Bundle deals and promotions
  • Frequent sales and discounts

User Engagement:

  • Community building through forums and social media
  • Regular content updates and expansions
  • Interactive discovery features like Steam's Discovery Queue
203

Just wondering, male devs, do you get regular DMs like this when you post about your games?

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Frustration with inappropriate DMs about adding sexual content to games
  • Annoyance at being asked to make porn games
  • Desire to avoid sexual harassment and unsolicited messages

Problems to Solve:

  • Preventing inappropriate DMs and comments
  • Maintaining professionalism in game development community
  • Protecting against sexual harassment online

Potential Solutions:

  • Ignoring DMs
  • Reporting inappropriate messages
  • Setting clear boundaries in community guidelines

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a strong team to develop successful games
  • Securing funding to expand development capabilities
  • Creating engaging game demos to attract players

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Participating in game festivals to showcase demos
  • Leveraging Steam platform for improved demos
  • Building community through Reddit engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Developing successful games to fund future projects
  • Creating spiritual successors to popular games

User Engagement:

  • Responding to player feedback and support
  • Maintaining active presence in gaming communities
164

If you are developing a horror game, read this!

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Lack of understanding about player psychology in horror game design
  • Difficulty creating effective tension and release cycles
  • Challenges in implementing safe rooms and pacing

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating engaging horror experiences that balance tension and relief
  • Designing effective safe rooms and pacing
  • Understanding player psychology in horror game design

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing safe rooms with distinct design elements
  • Using sound design to reinforce fear/relief cycles
  • Studying player psychology and horror game mechanics

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Creating engaging content that educates developers
  • Building community through developer interactions

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing insights and tips through Reddit posts
  • Engaging with developers through comments and feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • None mentioned

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community sharing of tips and experiences
  • Providing feedback and support to developers
134

Some players said our game looked bad, so we took another crack at it, what do you think?

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unity 3Dhttps://unity.com/Game EngineCross-platform game development, 3D graphics, physics engine

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Game visuals felt flat and uninspiring
  • Need for more vibrant and atmospheric locations

Problems to Solve:

  • Improving game visuals while maintaining stylized art direction
  • Balancing visual improvements with performance

Potential Solutions:

  • Adding proper textures
  • Implementing particles and post-processing effects
  • Enhancing color and atmosphere

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Iterating based on user feedback
  • Building community engagement through devlogs

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Encouraging wishlists on Steam
  • Sharing development progress through video updates

Monetization & Product:

  • Aiming for Early Access release
  • Balancing indie development with AAA visual quality

User Engagement:

  • Sharing development progress transparently
  • Responding to community feedback
121

At almost 34 years old, it's crazy to finally see my own Demo in my Steam library

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2987110/Necromancer_For_A_Week/Game Distribution PlatformAllows indie developers to publish and distribute games, with features like wishlists, demos, and community engagement tools

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty managing project scope as an indie developer
  • Challenge of finishing projects due to endless scope creep

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for tools and strategies to keep indie game projects manageable
  • Desire for creative inspiration and constraints to fuel game development

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing self-imposed rules and restrictions to maintain project scope
  • Using creative constraints to generate new ideas and maintain focus

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community engagement through Steam wishlists
  • Leveraging demo versions to attract early adopters

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Encouraging wishlists to build pre-launch interest
  • Using social proof through positive comments and engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering free demos to attract potential customers
  • Building community through Steam features and engagement

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging wishlists and pre-launch engagement
  • Building community through Steam features and developer interaction
119

Hey guys! I just posted my interactive stylized waterfall shader for games. It's highly customizable, and the package includes both a PBR version and an Unlit version. If anyone’s interested in using it for your projects, you can get it in the comments:

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Unity Asset Storehttps://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/stylized-interactive-water-320101Game DevelopmentInteractive water shader with PBR and Unlit versions
Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/GameSlaveCreator FundingExclusive resources for supporters

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for high-quality, customizable game assets
  • Desire for performance optimization in game development

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating realistic water effects in games
  • Finding affordable, high-quality game assets

Potential Solutions:

  • Using pre-made shaders to save development time
  • Supporting creators through Patreon for exclusive content

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering both free and premium versions of assets
  • Building a community through Patreon

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Unity Asset Store for distribution
  • Showcasing work on Reddit to reach indie developers

Monetization & Product:

  • Providing multiple versions (PBR and Unlit) to cater to different needs
  • Offering exclusive content through Patreon tiers

User Engagement:

  • Responding to user questions and feedback
  • Providing performance information to help with decision-making
82

The result of 1 month of visual overhauls before my games steam page release.

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Steamhttps://store.steampowered.comGame Distribution PlatformWishlist feature, game page customization, marketing tools

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for better visual presentation of games
  • Difficulty in standing out on Steam
  • Importance of effective game trailers

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating visually appealing game pages
  • Building anticipation for game releases
  • Attracting wishlists and early interest

Potential Solutions:

  • Investing in visual improvements
  • Using effective trailers
  • Optimizing game titles for searchability

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Focus on visual improvements to attract attention
  • Building anticipation through wishlists
  • Leveraging community feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using Steam's wishlist feature for early engagement
  • Creating engaging trailers
  • Optimizing game titles for search

Monetization & Product:

  • Importance of strong visual presentation for game success
  • Value of community engagement in growth

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging wishlists to build community
  • Responding to community feedback
  • Showcasing game progress to maintain interest
73

Claritas Dungeon Crawler RPG - An Old School Party builder RPG - Available on Steam And Android!

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Claritashttps://playclaritas.com/links/?id=redditRPG Game2D, turn-based, party-building dungeon crawler with no story focus
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3206870/Claritas__Dungeon_Crawler_RPG/Game PlatformPC gaming platform
Google Playstorehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.claritas.rpg.demoGame PlatformAndroid gaming platform

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Desire for strategic gameplay without story elements
  • Need for meaningful progression and rewards
  • Demand for flexible party customization

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating engaging gameplay without relying on narrative
  • Providing satisfying progression systems
  • Offering deep strategic options

Potential Solutions:

  • Focus on skill fusion and party building mechanics
  • Implement achievement systems for motivation
  • Offer dynamic random events for replayability

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Regular content updates with new heroes
  • Cross-platform availability (Steam and Android)

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging YouTube trailers for promotion
  • Direct download links in post

Monetization & Product:

  • Free-to-play model with potential for in-app purchases
  • Focus on core gameplay mechanics over story

User Engagement:

  • Achievement system for ongoing motivation
  • Dynamic random events to maintain interest
68

Zero-budget trailer — does it make you want to play?

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
DaVinci Resolvehttps://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveVideo EditingProfessional-grade editing software
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.comGame DistributionDigital distribution platform

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for clear game mechanics demonstration
  • Desire for better trailer pacing and transitions
  • Need for more engaging visual storytelling

Problems to Solve:

  • Making game mechanics and features clear to potential players
  • Creating engaging trailers with limited resources
  • Building anticipation for game release

Potential Solutions:

  • Longer trailer format with clearer narrative flow
  • Improved visual transitions and pacing
  • Showcasing unique game features and mechanics

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Leveraging community feedback for product improvement
  • Building anticipation through teaser content

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Utilizing Reddit communities for early feedback and exposure
  • Creating engaging trailer content to attract potential players

Monetization & Product:

  • Emphasizing unique game features to differentiate from competitors
  • Building strong community engagement through open feedback channels

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community feedback and participation
  • Building anticipation through teaser content and updates
55

Localizing at the last second nearly broke me. Who else has made this mistake?

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unity Localization Packagehttps://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/[email protected]/manual/index.htmlGame DevelopmentAllows localization of text, images, audio, fonts, and complex assets
Google Sheetshttps://www.google.com/sheets/about/SpreadsheetsUsed for managing translations

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty retrofitting dynamic text and formatting for localization
  • Tedious process of centralizing text for multiple languages
  • Time-consuming UI adjustments for different languages
  • Font compatibility issues across languages
  • Need to translate image-based text
  • Burnout from repetitive localization tasks

Problems to Solve:

  • Efficient localization workflow
  • Dynamic text handling for multiple languages
  • UI adaptability across languages
  • Font compatibility across languages
  • Image localization
  • Avoiding burnout during localization

Potential Solutions:

  • Planning localization from project start
  • Using localization tools and packages
  • Centralizing text early in development
  • Testing with placeholder languages
  • Using addressable assets to manage memory

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building localization support from project start
  • Using placeholder languages for testing
  • Centralizing text early in development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing development experiences to build community
  • Providing value through localization insights

Monetization & Product:

  • Supporting multiple languages to expand market reach
  • Using addressable assets to manage memory efficiently

User Engagement:

  • Sharing development challenges and solutions
  • Building community through shared experiences
47

Today marks 1 year in development… long journey honestly…

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.comGame Distribution PlatformDigital game distribution, community features, wishlist system

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty reaching 1000 wishlists for game demo
  • Need for flatscreen version of VR game

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating competitive 1v1/2v2 game with gravity mechanics
  • Building community and wishlist support for game launch

Potential Solutions:

  • Leveraging Steam platform for distribution and community building
  • Creating demo to generate interest and wishlists

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community through Steam wishlist campaign
  • Creating demo to generate interest and feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using Steam platform for distribution and marketing
  • Encouraging wishlists to build pre-launch momentum

Monetization & Product:

  • Developing competitive multiplayer game with unique mechanics
  • Creating demo to validate product-market fit

User Engagement:

  • Building community through Steam platform
  • Encouraging user feedback and wishlist support
38

Our new in-game HUD! Let us know what you think!

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • UI elements not properly aligned
  • Button sizes inconsistent
  • Minimap design and placement
  • Resource icons quality

Problems to Solve:

  • Improve visual consistency and alignment
  • Optimize UI real estate usage
  • Enhance minimap functionality

Potential Solutions:

  • Standardize button sizes and placement
  • Add camera view indicator to minimap
  • Optimize minimap visibility based on zoom level

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • [No specific growth strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • [No specific marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

  • [No specific product insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community feedback through Reddit posts
  • Providing wiki documentation for community engagement
28

Several small changes, trying to make the gameplay more comfortable XD (Wishlist CannonHead on Steam!)

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3320440/CannonHead/Game Distribution PlatformWishlist feature, game distribution, community engagement

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty in gaining visibility for indie games
  • Need for effective marketing channels

Problems to Solve:

  • Increasing game discoverability
  • Building a player community

Potential Solutions:

  • Utilizing Steam's wishlist feature
  • Engaging with gaming communities

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Leveraging platform features like Steam wishlists

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Promoting through gaming communities
  • Utilizing social media and Reddit

Monetization & Product:

  • Building product-market fit through iterative improvements

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community feedback and participation
22

Our game launches in 3 days and it just appeared in Steam popular upcoming! Two years to get to this point. Can’t wait to release it 🌞

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2738490/Sol_CestoGame Distribution PlatformDigital game distribution, community features, wishlist system

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Uncertainty about game launch success
  • Need for visibility and wishlist growth

Problems to Solve:

  • Ensuring smooth game launch
  • Maximizing player engagement and enjoyment

Potential Solutions:

  • Leveraging platform features like wishlists
  • Building community through videos and content

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building anticipation through platform visibility
  • Collaborating with content creators

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Featured in popular content creator videos
  • Utilizing platform's wishlist system

User Engagement:

  • Creating engaging gameplay experiences
  • Building community through platform features
21

First "concept art" for my indie retro RPG video game im making

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
None mentioned

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • None identified

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating engaging pixel art for retro RPG games
  • Developing a compelling story and quest system
  • Designing diverse characters and environments

Potential Solutions:

  • Using top-down 2D style for familiar retro feel
  • Including multiple classes and character types
  • Creating detailed pixel art for immersive experience

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • None mentioned

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • None mentioned

Monetization & Product:

  • None mentioned

User Engagement:

  • Building community through indie game development forums
  • Sharing concept art and progress updates
  • Engaging with fans and potential players
18

Sometimes a giant mass of flesh chases you! Don't worry about it!

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1871640/The_Backworld/Game Distribution PlatformDigital game distribution, community features, developer tools

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • None explicitly mentioned

Problems to Solve:

  • None explicitly mentioned

Potential Solutions:

  • None explicitly mentioned

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • None explicitly mentioned

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • None explicitly mentioned

Monetization & Product:

  • None explicitly mentioned

User Engagement:

  • None explicitly mentioned
17

Working on my RTS - Infantry can safely attack from bunker/building

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3295350/StarSim_BattleZone/Game Distribution PlatformDigital game distribution, community features, developer tools

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • None explicitly mentioned

Problems to Solve:

  • None explicitly mentioned

Potential Solutions:

  • None explicitly mentioned

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • None explicitly mentioned

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • None explicitly mentioned

Monetization & Product:

  • None explicitly mentioned

User Engagement:

  • None explicitly mentioned
15

Bryce Tiles is on Steam! The isometric push-puzzleris finally out, with over 130 levels of challenging box-sliding puzzles! PC, Mac, Linux/Deck support, more than 10 theme ranges, built-in level editor and workshop support (currently in beta), secret evil worlds, game-modes and alternative endings!

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2144990/Bryce_Tiles/Game Distribution PlatformDigital game distribution, community features, workshop support
Google Formshttps://forms.gle/9YmGkL8X7vV32CJPAForm BuilderBug reporting, feedback collection

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Bugs and issues in level editor
  • Compatibility issues on different platforms

Problems to Solve:

  • Ensuring smooth cross-platform performance
  • Providing reliable bug reporting mechanism
  • Building a stable workshop system

Potential Solutions:

  • Regular updates and patches
  • Comprehensive testing across platforms
  • Beta testing for workshop features

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Launching on major distribution platforms
  • Building community through workshop features

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Steam platform for visibility
  • Encouraging user-generated content through workshop

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering cross-platform support
  • Providing built-in level editor

User Engagement:

  • Regular updates and bug fixes
  • Encouraging community testing and feedback
13

New Milestone: 100 Wishlist on first steam game

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/Game Distribution PlatformWishlist feature, game discovery, community engagement

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty in gaining visibility for indie games
  • Struggling to maintain consistent wishlist growth

Problems to Solve:

  • Increasing game discoverability
  • Building and maintaining an engaged community

Potential Solutions:

  • Leveraging Steam's wishlist feature
  • Creating engaging content to attract players

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a strong community around the game
  • Utilizing platform-specific features (like Steam wishlists)

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Creating engaging content to attract players
  • Leveraging community feedback and engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on creating quality content to drive wishlist growth

User Engagement:

  • Regular updates and community interaction
13

Procedural Grass Generation - (Game Genre suggestions?)

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
None mentioned

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Uncertainty about game genre selection
  • Need for visual style guidance

Problems to Solve:

  • Determining optimal game genre
  • Enhancing visual quality and atmosphere
  • Adding realistic environmental details

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing RPG elements
  • Adding wildlife and environmental interactions
  • Creating randomly generated wilderness areas

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Focus on visual quality and detail
  • Implementing procedural generation
  • Building immersive environments

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing development progress
  • Engaging with community for feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • None mentioned

User Engagement:

  • Showcasing visual improvements
  • Demonstrating attention to detail
12

Solo Dev Creating a Silly Hand Drawn Beat Em Up Inspired by Battletoads and Saturday Morning Cartoons(Ren and Stimpy, Looney Tunes, Popeye,etc)

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Itch.iohttps://slickygreasegames.itch.io/dynamite-flareGame Distribution PlatformAllows indie developers to publish and distribute games
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2876160/Dynamite_Flare/Game Distribution PlatformMajor PC gaming platform for game sales and distribution

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for indie game distribution platforms
  • Desire for unique, hand-drawn game art styles

Problems to Solve:

  • Providing indie developers with distribution channels
  • Creating engaging, nostalgic game experiences

Potential Solutions:

  • Platforms like Itch.io and Steam for game distribution
  • Hand-drawn art styles to create unique game experiences

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a strong indie developer community
  • Creating engaging trailers and demos

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit communities for exposure
  • Using Steam and Itch.io platforms for distribution

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering free demos to attract players
  • Building a Steam page for future sales

User Engagement:

  • Showcasing game development progress
  • Engaging with community through Reddit posts
12

What do you think about promo arts for our couch coop game?

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for couch co-op games for local multiplayer gaming
  • Desire for unique game mechanics and themes

Problems to Solve:

  • Lack of engaging local multiplayer games
  • Need for games that combine action with humor

Potential Solutions:

  • Developing couch co-op games with unique themes
  • Creating games that blend action with absurd humor

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community through indie game development
  • Creating engaging content to attract attention

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing development progress and artwork to build anticipation
  • Engaging with potential players through Reddit communities

Monetization & Product:

  • Developing unique game mechanics to differentiate from competitors
  • Creating episodic content to maintain player interest

User Engagement:

  • Building anticipation through regular updates and artwork sharing
  • Engaging with community feedback during development
11

I recently tested my game on the Steam Deck. Kinda surprised how well it runs. Might be my favorite way to play it! What do you think?

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SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/Gaming PlatformCloud gaming, digital distribution, community features

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Limited gaming options on handheld devices

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for high-quality gaming experiences on portable devices
  • Desire for indie games to reach wider audiences

Potential Solutions:

  • Optimizing games for handheld devices
  • Leveraging digital distribution platforms like Steam

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Optimizing games for multiple platforms
  • Building strong community engagement

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Steam's platform for distribution
  • Showcasing game visuals and art style

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on high-quality visuals and art style
  • Ensuring smooth performance across devices

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community feedback and discussion
9

Making games is always easy and without worries right?

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unityhttps://unity.com/Game EngineCross-platform game development
Godothttps://godotengine.org/Game EngineOpen-source, lightweight game development

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Debugging and fixing unexpected bugs
  • Dealing with code errors and syntax issues
  • Managing project scope and avoiding burnout

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for reliable game development tools
  • Requirement for efficient debugging and testing
  • Desire for community support and collaboration

Potential Solutions:

  • Improved debugging tools and error tracking
  • Better documentation and learning resources
  • Stronger developer communities and support networks

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building strong developer communities
  • Providing comprehensive documentation and learning resources

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging social media and developer forums
  • Offering free trials and open-source options

Monetization & Product:

  • Balancing free and premium features
  • Ensuring cross-platform compatibility

User Engagement:

  • Fostering active developer communities
  • Providing regular updates and improvements
8

Plains of Pain, a Brutal Post-Apocalyptic Survival Game (Solo or Co-op)

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2218970/Plains_of_Pain/Game Distribution PlatformDigital game distribution, community features, user reviews

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Desire for immersive post-apocalyptic survival experience
  • Need for meaningful faction reputation system
  • Demand for realistic survival mechanics

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating engaging solo and co-op gameplay
  • Balancing survival mechanics with gameplay
  • Building a compelling faction system

Potential Solutions:

  • Minimizing HUD for better immersion
  • Developing dynamic heatwave and enemy raid systems
  • Creating unique faction outpost loot

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building game incrementally with community feedback
  • Creating engaging trailers to showcase gameplay
  • Focusing on unique selling points like faction reputation

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Steam platform for distribution and community building
  • Using Reddit for early community engagement and feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • Developing compelling gameplay mechanics to drive sales
  • Building a strong community around the game

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community feedback during development
  • Creating engaging trailers to build anticipation
8

Typically, space games have you exploring the cosmos in spacetime. I'm making a game where you explore Scale Space instead. People have told me it reminded them of Powder Game.

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned][No SaaS tools mentioned][No SaaS tools mentioned][No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty understanding complex game mechanics
  • Lack of clear explanation for game concept

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for better game documentation and tutorials
  • Need for clearer marketing materials to explain game concept

Potential Solutions:

  • Creating detailed documentation and tutorials
  • Improving marketing materials to better explain game concept

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a dedicated community subreddit

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using stickied posts in subreddit to provide information
  • Leveraging comparisons to existing popular games

Monetization & Product:

  • [No specific insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging community discussion and sharing of game experiences
7

Back from Nordic Game, here's my game booth and experience!

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2508150/Game Distribution PlatformDemo availability, community engagement

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Lack of press coverage at game expos
  • Difficulty balancing realism and fun in game design

Problems to Solve:

  • Attracting more journalists and bloggers to game expos
  • Creating engaging game experiences for tech-savvy audiences

Potential Solutions:

  • Improving press outreach and media relations
  • Setting games in specific time periods to simplify realism challenges

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Participating in industry expos for networking and exposure
  • Building relationships with indie-friendly publishers

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Steam platform for demo distribution and community building
  • Attending game expos to gain visibility and feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • Balancing realism and fun in game design to appeal to target audience
  • Developing RPG elements to enhance game depth

User Engagement:

  • Providing demos for early feedback and community building
  • Engaging with potential players through expos and online platforms
7

Just dropped a new trailer for my space RTS - Dynasty Protocol

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3438130/Dynasty_Protocol/Game Distribution PlatformWishlisting, community engagement, indie game support

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Solo developers face challenges in UI/UX design
  • Balancing real-time gameplay with strategic depth

Problems to Solve:

  • Making complex RTS mechanics accessible
  • Creating visually appealing interfaces
  • Combining real-time combat with 4X strategy elements

Potential Solutions:

  • Focus on UI/UX design for accessibility
  • Implementing both real-time and strategic elements
  • Deep research trees and empire management systems

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community engagement through wishlists
  • Sharing development progress and trailers

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Steam platform for indie game visibility
  • Encouraging wishlists as a growth metric

Monetization & Product:

  • Balancing complex gameplay with accessibility
  • Creating hybrid game genres to attract different audiences

User Engagement:

  • Responding to community feedback and questions
  • Showcasing development progress to maintain interest
7

Working on a twin-stick arena shooter

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Itch.iohttps://itch.ioGame Distribution PlatformAllows indie developers to publish and sell games, with community features and analytics

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty in getting feedback on game prototypes
  • Need for a platform to showcase and distribute indie games

Problems to Solve:

  • How to effectively gather player feedback during development
  • How to reach potential players and build an audience

Potential Solutions:

  • Using platforms like Itch.io for early access and community engagement
  • Implementing analytics to track player behavior and preferences

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a community around the game during development
  • Leveraging early access platforms for feedback and marketing

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using social media and gaming communities to promote the game
  • Offering free demos to attract potential players

Monetization & Product:

  • Implementing analytics to understand player behavior and preferences
  • Building features that encourage community engagement and retention

User Engagement:

  • Creating a prototype for early feedback and community building
  • Using platforms like Itch.io to foster community interaction
7

They died in the explosion… Flight mechanics, Thoughts?

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Lack of animation in upright flying state

Problems to Solve:

  • Improve visual engagement during flight
  • Enhance animation quality

Potential Solutions:

  • Add more animation to upright flying state

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • [No specific strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • [No specific methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

  • [No specific insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

  • [No specific techniques mentioned]
6

map of a location I've been working on. I think it's cool

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2958590/Joes_Life/Game Distribution PlatformSteam Wishlist feature for indie games

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • None explicitly mentioned

Problems to Solve:

  • None explicitly mentioned

Potential Solutions:

  • None explicitly mentioned

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community engagement through indie game development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Steam's Wishlist feature for indie game promotion

Monetization & Product:

  • None explicitly mentioned

User Engagement:

  • Creating visually appealing game assets to attract attention
6

I'm prototyping this monster for my game, and while it's not perfect, for the first time in a while I'm proud of my creation.

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • [No specific pain points mentioned]

Problems to Solve:

  • [No specific problems mentioned]

Potential Solutions:

  • [No potential solutions mentioned]

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • [No growth strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • [No marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

  • [No product insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

  • [No engagement techniques mentioned]
5

Started working on a new project :)

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Godothttps://godotengine.org/Game Development EngineOpen-source, cross-platform, 2D/3D game creation

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Learning curve with Godot engine
  • Need for learning resources and tutorials

Problems to Solve:

  • Mastering game development with Godot
  • Finding quality learning materials

Potential Solutions:

  • Community support and forums
  • Official documentation and tutorials
  • Practice projects and experimentation

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building strong community support
  • Providing comprehensive documentation

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Word-of-mouth through community engagement
  • Showcasing user projects and success stories

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model with premium features
  • Regular updates and feature additions

User Engagement:

  • Active community forums and support channels
  • Regular user meetups and events
5

We opened our first steam page, what do you think?

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.comGame Distribution PlatformDigital game distribution, community features, user reviews

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Game trailers not effectively showcasing gameplay
  • Store page design not matching game quality
  • Lack of clear genre or game essence in branding

Problems to Solve:

  • Communicating game's unique selling points
  • Creating engaging trailers that showcase gameplay
  • Designing store pages that reflect game quality

Potential Solutions:

  • Adding combat elements to trailers
  • Improving store page design consistency
  • Showcasing unique characters or objects in branding

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Creating engaging trailers that hook viewers
  • Designing store pages that reflect game quality

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Steam's platform for distribution
  • Using community feedback for improvements

Monetization & Product:

  • Ensuring strong gameplay loop and responsiveness
  • Balancing visuals with gameplay quality

User Engagement:

  • Building community through Steam features
  • Encouraging user reviews and feedback
5

Pixel art postapocalypse: Because The World Died [Feedback Appreciated!]

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SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Itch.iohttps://liberty90.itch.io/because-the-world-diedGame Distribution PlatformIndie game distribution, free demos, community features
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/Game Distribution PlatformDigital game distribution, community features, marketing tools

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty in marketing and promoting indie games
  • Challenges in building a player community
  • Need for effective distribution channels

Problems to Solve:

  • Reaching target audience for indie games
  • Generating buzz and interest in new releases
  • Providing easy access to game demos

Potential Solutions:

  • Leveraging game distribution platforms like Itch.io and Steam
  • Creating engaging demos to attract players
  • Building community through social media and forums

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering free demos to attract players
  • Building community through social media and forums

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Utilizing game distribution platforms for visibility
  • Encouraging user feedback and engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Providing seamless upgrade path from demo to full version
  • Offering multiple distribution channels

User Engagement:

  • Creating engaging story-driven content
  • Building community through social media and forums