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Are indie devs underpricing their games?

r/IndieDev
5/27/2025

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Indie developers struggling to determine appropriate pricing for their games
  • Difficulty balancing game quality and pricing
  • Concern about underpricing leading to undervaluing their work

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding the right pricing strategy for indie games
  • Balancing accessibility with fair compensation
  • Avoiding price wars and race to the bottom

Potential Solutions:

  • Researching competitor pricing
  • Considering game quality and scope
  • Gradually increasing prices over time
  • Offering tiered pricing or bundles

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Gradually increasing prices over time
  • Offering tiered pricing or bundles

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging sales and discounts strategically
  • Building community and word-of-mouth

Monetization & Product:

  • Pricing based on game quality and scope
  • Avoiding race to the bottom pricing

User Engagement:

  • Building community and word-of-mouth
  • Offering free demos or trials