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It's been 1,100 days since we started working on a game that 'no one will ever play.' Today, we finally added sound to the surface levels. What do you think?
r/IndieDev
5/30/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2622460/The_Skyland_Chronicles/ | Game Distribution Platform | Wishlist feature, demo availability, playtest access |
| Unreal Engine | - | Game Engine | Metasounds audio processing, line trace surface detection |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Distracting familiarity of sound effects
- Need for more polished animations
- Desire for more immersive water sound effects
Problems to Solve:
- Avoiding unintentional comparisons to Minecraft
- Improving surface detection accuracy
- Enhancing overall sound design quality
Potential Solutions:
- Switching from line trace to capsule trace for surface detection
- Adding water depth detection
- Revising animations in concept trailer
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building anticipation through playtest and demo announcements
- Leveraging Steam platform for wishlist and demo distribution
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Encouraging wishlist additions for updates
- Announcing playtest and demo release dates
Monetization & Product:
- Free demo availability to attract players
- Playtest access for early feedback
User Engagement:
- Engaging with community through Reddit comments
- Providing regular updates and progress reports