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The Games To Get Excited About Fest 2025 Steam Festival Page is Live - 172 Exciting Indie Games To Get Excited About
r/IndieDev
6/17/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | https://store.steampowered.com | Game Distribution Platform | Curated festival pages, game trailers, community engagement |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Need for visibility for indie game developers
- Desire for a platform to showcase unique, non-mainstream games
- Difficulty in creating effective game trailers
Problems to Solve:
- Lack of exposure for small indie games
- Need for efficient game discovery
- Challenge of creating engaging game trailers
Potential Solutions:
- Curated festival pages on Steam
- Time-restricted 30-second trailers
- Focus on gameplay over cinematics
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Curated festival pages for game discovery
- Time-restricted trailer format
- Community engagement through festivals
Marketing & Acquisition:
- YouTube showcase videos
- Steam festival pages
- Community-driven promotion
Monetization & Product:
- Focus on gameplay over cinematics
- Time-efficient trailer format
- Community-driven curation
User Engagement:
- Annual festivals
- Community voting
- Developer showcases