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How did your Next Fest go? Here's our honest breakdown.

r/IndieDev
6/18/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/Game Distribution PlatformDemo hosting, wishlist tracking, visibility metrics

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Lack of visibility and wishlist conversion during Steam Next Fest
  • Difficulty in reaching the right audience
  • Need for better marketing understanding and preparation

Problems to Solve:

  • Improving visibility and wishlist conversion rates
  • Better targeting of the right audience
  • Enhancing marketing strategies for future events

Potential Solutions:

  • Starting Steam page earlier
  • Creating single player versions
  • Improving trailer preparation and visibility strategies

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Starting Steam page early to build initial wishlist
  • Creating engaging trailers and marketing materials
  • Leveraging livestreams and social media

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Building initial wishlist before events
  • Using livestreams to increase visibility
  • Creating engaging trailers

Monetization & Product:

  • Developing single player versions to reach broader audience
  • Creating demo versions for events

User Engagement:

  • Building community through social media
  • Engaging with players through livestreams
  • Collecting and implementing player feedback