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Is it a bad timing to release a game?

r/IndieDev
5/26/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/Game Distribution PlatformSteam sales events, homepage visibility, genre sections

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Uncertainty about optimal game release timing
  • Fear of releasing during major sales events
  • Concern about visibility and competition

Problems to Solve:

  • Maximizing game visibility and sales
  • Avoiding competition with major sales events
  • Timing releases effectively

Potential Solutions:

  • Releasing before major sales events
  • Building organic reach before release
  • Avoiding release during major events
  • Timing releases between major events

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Timing releases to avoid major sales events
  • Building organic reach before release
  • Leveraging platform visibility during sales

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using platform homepage visibility during sales
  • Building organic reach through marketing
  • Timing releases to maximize visibility

Monetization & Product:

  • Leveraging platform sales events for visibility
  • Timing releases to avoid competition
  • Building organic reach before release

User Engagement:

  • Building organic reach through marketing
  • Timing releases to maximize visibility