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It took me over a year to roll out my Steam page. Am I cooked?

r/IndieDev
5/31/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.comGame Distribution PlatformSteam page creation, wishlist functionality, marketing tools

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Feeling behind schedule in game development and marketing
  • Difficulty in creating engaging content for Steam page
  • Concerns about competition in the action roguelike genre

Problems to Solve:

  • Balancing game development with marketing efforts
  • Creating compelling visual content for Steam page
  • Standing out in a crowded game market

Potential Solutions:

  • Starting marketing earlier in development process
  • Creating engaging trailers and screenshots
  • Building community through social media and forums

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building community through social media and forums
  • Creating engaging trailers and screenshots
  • Starting marketing early in development process

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using Steam page as central marketing hub
  • Building wishlist through engaging content
  • Leveraging social media for community building

Monetization & Product:

  • Balancing game development with marketing efforts
  • Creating compelling visual content for Steam page
  • Building community through social media and forums

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging wishlists through engaging content
  • Building community through social media and forums
  • Creating engaging trailers and screenshots