6
The steam demo for my detective game that lets you type your questions is out now!
r/IndieDev
5/28/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2448910/Pixel_PI/ | Game Distribution Platform | Allows indie developers to distribute their games, provides tools for marketing and community building |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty in understanding encrypted police statements
- Need to recover lost memories
- Lack of trust in AI partners
Problems to Solve:
- Decrypting encrypted statements
- Recovering lost memories
- Building trust with AI partners
Potential Solutions:
- Typing questions to decrypt statements
- Reviewing police cases to recover memories
- Keeping AI partner around to learn about past
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Creating unique narrative experiences
- Implementing innovative interaction methods
- Building engaging story-driven gameplay
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging Steam platform for distribution
- Creating visually appealing aesthetics
- Building community through Reddit engagement
Monetization & Product:
- Offering free demo to attract players
- Developing unique gameplay mechanics
- Creating compelling story-driven experience
User Engagement:
- Encouraging player interaction through question typing
- Building mystery and intrigue through story
- Creating memorable characters and relationships