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I just finished all core mechanics in my AR Minigolf game. Do you think I should focus on cosmetics+content or multiplayer next?
r/IndieDev
6/17/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discord | https://discord.gg/U4ZcHX4TCz | Communication Platform | Real-time chat, community building, playtesting coordination |
| Google Groups | https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/ar-test-gang/members | Community Management | Closed testing group management, user access control |
| Google Play Store | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcticstudios.argolf | App Distribution | Closed testing distribution, user access control |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Building courses manually can become tedious quickly
- Need for pre-made courses to satisfy casual play needs
- Desire for community-created content
- Need for easy access to playtesting
Problems to Solve:
- Providing satisfying casual play experience
- Balancing content creation with casual play needs
- Building community engagement and content sharing
- Streamlining playtesting access and feedback
Potential Solutions:
- Implementing pre-made course library
- Adding community course upload functionality
- Improving save/load functionality
- Expanding multiplayer features
- Enhancing cosmetic and content options
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building engaged community through Discord and Google Groups
- Implementing closed testing for early feedback and engagement
- Leveraging community content creation for organic growth
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Utilizing Reddit for community engagement and feedback
- Implementing closed testing through Google Play Store
- Building community through Discord and Google Groups
Monetization & Product:
- Balancing free content with premium features
- Implementing community content sharing for organic growth
- Building multiplayer features for increased engagement
User Engagement:
- Encouraging community content creation
- Building engaged testing community
- Implementing real-time feedback channels