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I did the maths, and I'm fixing the indie game pricing crisis single-handedly with my game

r/IndieDev
6/2/2025

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Indie games being underpriced compared to AAA games
  • Difficulty in making a living from indie game development
  • Need for better pricing strategies

Problems to Solve:

  • Balancing indie game pricing with AAA game pricing
  • Increasing indie game revenue
  • Making indie game development sustainable

Potential Solutions:

  • Creative pricing strategies
  • Community engagement and marketing
  • Alternative monetization models

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Creative pricing and discounting strategies
  • Community engagement and viral marketing
  • Leveraging humor and memes for brand awareness

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Viral Reddit posts and community engagement
  • Creative use of humor and memes
  • Leveraging existing platforms like Steam

Monetization & Product:

  • Alternative pricing models (e.g., ultra-high pricing with discounts)
  • Focus on unique value proposition
  • Building community around the product

User Engagement:

  • Interactive community engagement
  • Humorous and relatable content
  • Transparent communication with audience