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I wanna make (free) your game Cinematic

r/IndieDev
6/14/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Discordhttps://discord.comCommunicationReal-time chat, voice, video
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.comGame DistributionDigital storefront, community features
Itch.iohttps://itch.ioGame DistributionIndie game platform

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Need for high-quality cinematics without budget
  • Difficulty finding reliable freelance cinematic artists
  • Limited marketing resources for indie developers

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating professional cinematics for indie games
  • Building community and visibility for indie projects
  • Finding skilled collaborators for game development

Potential Solutions:

  • Offering free cinematic services to indie developers
  • Building partnerships between indie developers and cinematic artists
  • Creating marketing opportunities through cinematic content

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Collaborating with indie developers to build portfolio
  • Leveraging community engagement through Reddit and Discord

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Posting in relevant subreddits to reach target audience
  • Using DMs and Discord for direct outreach

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering free services to build reputation and portfolio
  • Potential for paid services in the future

User Engagement:

  • Building relationships with indie developers
  • Creating opportunities for cross-promotion