Reddit Analysis for IndieDev on 2025-06-19

352

I stopped promoting my game on Dev Subs, and it was the best decision I ever made

SAAS TOOLS

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty getting wishlists from developer-focused subreddits
Challenge of reaching the right target audience
Struggling to get meaningful engagement

Problems to Solve:

Finding effective ways to promote games
Identifying the right subreddits for promotion
Balancing promotion with community guidelines

Potential Solutions:

Targeting genre-specific subreddits
Creating engaging content that fits subreddit themes
Building genuine connections with communities

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Targeting niche, genre-specific communities
Creating engaging, relevant content
Building genuine connections with target audiences

Marketing & Acquisition:

Posting in relevant subreddits
Creating viral content that resonates with target audience
Leveraging cross-promotion opportunities

Monetization & Product:

Focus on product-market fit for specific genres
Building community trust through genuine engagement

User Engagement:

Creating shareable, relatable content
Encouraging community discussion and feedback
Building long-term relationships with target audiences

300

We’re used to being heroes, saving the world. But what about the other side - chaos, darkness, death? I’m creating a world where you are the dungeon lord, and invaders dare to enter your realm. Show them the true meaning of darkness.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3170730/Slay_or_Fall/	Game Distribution Platform	Digital game distribution, community features, sales analytics

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Desire for unique gaming experiences
Interest in dark fantasy themes
Need for strategic decision-making in games

Problems to Solve:

Lack of games from the antagonist's perspective
Limited options for text-based roguelike games

Potential Solutions:

Developing games with dark fantasy themes
Creating text-based roguelike games with strategic elements

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Participating in game jams to build community and showcase skills
Leveraging indie game communities for feedback and support

Marketing & Acquisition:

Using Steam platform for game distribution and community building
Engaging with gaming communities through platforms like Reddit

Monetization & Product:

Developing unique game concepts to stand out in the market
Creating engaging gameplay mechanics to drive user retention

User Engagement:

Building community through game jams and indie developer forums
Encouraging user feedback and iteration based on community input

298

100,000+ Copies Sold in Just One Month – Thank You All!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com	Game Distribution Platform	Early Access support, community features, wishlist system

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty balancing grind mechanics for different player expectations
Managing player retention while maintaining core game design

Problems to Solve:

Creating appealing store page and trailer to attract players
Balancing game difficulty and progression systems
Building community engagement and wishlist growth

Potential Solutions:

Early demo release and Steam Next Fest participation
Active community engagement and responsiveness
Balancing game mechanics to appeal to different player types

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Early demo release and Steam Next Fest participation
Building community engagement through Reddit and other platforms

Marketing & Acquisition:

Strong visual appeal and polished store page
Community engagement and responsiveness
Early demo release to build interest

Monetization & Product:

Balancing game mechanics to appeal to different player types
Early Access model for continuous improvement

User Engagement:

Active community management and responsiveness
Early demo release to build player interest

268

What do you guys think of my cauldrons?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty creating smooth animation loops
Need for pixel art tutorials and resources

Problems to Solve:

Creating realistic fire and bubbling effects
Improving animation quality

Potential Solutions:

Adding more frames to animation loops
Using Aseprite for pixel art creation
Following 100-day update challenge for consistent progress

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Regular content updates and releases
Engaging with community feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

Early-access asset pack model
Social media promotion

Monetization & Product:

Freemium model with paid asset packs
Continuous feature development

User Engagement:

Responding to user comments and feedback
Showcasing work-in-progress updates

220

Released my game on Monday:

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3691100/is_THIS_a_game/	Game Distribution Platform	Digital game distribution, community features, wishlist system

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty getting game discovered without marketing
Challenges in building wishlist and sales
Pressure to perform well after release

Problems to Solve:

Effective game marketing strategies
Building wishlist and sales momentum
Managing expectations and pressure after release

Potential Solutions:

Participating in Steam Next Fest
Appealing for late entry to Steam Next Fest
Leveraging social media and Reddit for promotion
Creating engaging trailers and demos

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Participating in Steam Next Fest for exposure
Appealing for late entry to Steam Next Fest
Leveraging social media and Reddit for promotion

Marketing & Acquisition:

Creating engaging trailers and demos
Building wishlist through early promotion
Participating in community events

Monetization & Product:

Pricing strategy for game sales
Balancing development time with marketing efforts

User Engagement:

Building community through Reddit and social media
Encouraging word-of-mouth through engaging content

143

First time a video has been made on my game! Feeling very grateful!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Twitch	https://www.twitch.tv	Live Streaming	Gaming content platform
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com	Game Distribution	Digital game store and community platform

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty in getting game content noticed
Struggling to build an audience
Lack of visibility for indie game developers

Problems to Solve:

Increasing game visibility and reach
Building a community around indie games
Getting featured content created by others

Potential Solutions:

Leveraging streaming platforms like Twitch
Engaging with gaming communities
Collaborating with content creators

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Building relationships with content creators
Leveraging community platforms

Marketing & Acquisition:

Using streaming platforms for organic reach
Engaging with gaming communities

Monetization & Product:

Building a strong community around the game
Creating shareable content

User Engagement:

Encouraging user-generated content
Building relationships with influencers

110

Patience, love, and countless hours — dreams can come true 🛠️🐾 You got this too!!!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

None identified

Problems to Solve:

None identified

Potential Solutions:

None identified

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Persistence and patience in development
Building a community around the product

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing development progress and milestones
Engaging with community through comments

Monetization & Product:

None mentioned

User Engagement:

Regular updates and progress sharing
Responding to community feedback

My free asset is being used and it makes me happy, how are your assets doing?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Itch.io	https://mitzithedev.itch.io/control-prompts	Game Asset Marketplace	Free pixel art assets for indie game developers

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Struggling to find quality free game assets
Difficulty maintaining visibility and downloads for indie projects

Problems to Solve:

Need for accessible, high-quality game assets
Desire to support indie developers

Potential Solutions:

Providing free, well-designed assets
Enabling tipping for creators
Building community engagement

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Offering free core product with optional tipping
Maintaining consistent quality and updates

Marketing & Acquisition:

Leveraging indie developer communities
Encouraging user-generated content and sharing

Monetization & Product:

Freemium model with optional tipping
Focus on niche market needs

User Engagement:

Encouraging user feedback and ratings
Building community through social proof

There was only meant to be ONE ball... Should we keep it in the game?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3569420/Chained_Beasts/	Game Distribution Platform	Digital game distribution, community features, developer tools

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty balancing game mechanics
Ensuring game remains fun and challenging

Problems to Solve:

Creating engaging gameplay elements
Balancing difficulty progression

Potential Solutions:

Adding enemy interactions with game objects
Implementing difficulty scaling
Creating unique boss fights

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Leveraging community feedback for game development
Creating shareable content (gifs)

Marketing & Acquisition:

Building community engagement through Reddit
Showcasing unique gameplay elements

Monetization & Product:

Developing engaging gameplay mechanics
Creating shareable content for marketing

User Engagement:

Encouraging community feedback and ideas
Creating visually interesting gameplay elements

I’ve updated the description and promo art for my game. What do you think?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty creating visually appealing game store art
Struggling with effective game marketing
Need for clear game description and branding

Problems to Solve:

Creating attractive game storefront visuals
Communicating game genre and mechanics clearly
Balancing artistic vision with marketability

Potential Solutions:

Simplifying game art composition
Focusing on core game elements in visuals
Writing concise and informative game descriptions

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Iterative design based on user feedback
Balancing artistic vision with market needs

Marketing & Acquisition:

Importance of clear game branding and messaging
Need for visually appealing storefront art

Monetization & Product:

Importance of clear game description and value proposition
Need for effective visual communication of game mechanics

User Engagement:

Importance of community feedback in design process

My First Game Met Expectations on Launch Day

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/	Game Distribution Platform	Digital game distribution, community features, wishlist system, launch discounts, email notifications

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty getting engagement on social media
Challenges in reaching streamers for promotion
Limited marketing budget

Problems to Solve:

Increasing game visibility and sales
Building an audience and community
Overcoming personal challenges and setbacks

Potential Solutions:

Leveraging Steam's wishlist system and email notifications
Persisting through challenges and setbacks
Building a community through social media and gaming platforms

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Setting realistic goals and milestones
Building a community through social media
Leveraging platform-specific features (Steam wishlists)

Marketing & Acquisition:

Using platform email notifications for wishlist users
Reaching out to streamers for potential promotion

Monetization & Product:

Implementing launch discounts to boost initial sales
Building a complete product despite limited resources

User Engagement:

Creating a complete game that meets user expectations
Building a community through social media engagement

Need an opinion — does the UI feel too busy or okay?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com	Game Distribution Platform	Used for game distribution and marketing

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty balancing UI aesthetics with functionality
Ensuring clear button visibility and usability
Maintaining focus on game content while managing UI elements

Problems to Solve:

Creating intuitive and accessible game interfaces
Balancing artistic vision with player needs
Ensuring UI doesn't distract from gameplay

Potential Solutions:

Adjusting button contrast and visibility
Simplifying UI elements
Providing clear visual cues for interactive elements

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Building games based on existing IP (comics)
Collaborative development between artists and developers
Creating unique visual styles to stand out

Marketing & Acquisition:

Leveraging Steam platform for distribution and visibility
Building community through Reddit engagement
Showcasing gameplay trailers and screenshots

Monetization & Product:

Developing games with clear artistic vision and marketable themes
Creating games that appeal to retro gaming enthusiasts

User Engagement:

Encouraging community feedback and iteration
Building games with strong narrative elements
Creating visually distinctive games that attract attention

Sometimes a single nice review makes your day and helps you keep going

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
None mentioned

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty finding audience for quality indie games
Struggling to understand target audience
Lack of motivation to fix bugs and improve game

Problems to Solve:

Need better visibility and audience discovery for indie games
Need clearer understanding of target audience
Need motivation and energy to improve game quality

Potential Solutions:

Encouraging positive reviews and feedback
Implementing constructive feedback from reviews
Adding features like autosave based on user requests

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Leveraging positive reviews and feedback for motivation
Implementing user suggestions to improve product

Marketing & Acquisition:

None specifically mentioned

Monetization & Product:

Importance of quality and user satisfaction
Value of constructive feedback for product improvement

User Engagement:

Importance of community support and encouragement
Value of positive feedback in maintaining developer motivation

Finished another version, starting to feel like a real game!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Bluesky	https://bsky.app/profile/senfinecogames.bsky.social	Social Networking	Decentralized social media platform
Discord	https://discord.gg/fVjmqmbM	Communication	Real-time chat and community building platform

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Lack of sound effects in game interactions
Desire for base building mechanics
Need for survival elements

Problems to Solve:

Creating immersive sound design
Implementing base building features
Developing survival gameplay mechanics

Potential Solutions:

Adding comprehensive sound effects
Implementing base building similar to Valheim
Developing survival elements

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Building community through social platforms
Engaging with early adopters and testers

Marketing & Acquisition:

Using Bluesky and Discord for community building
Sharing development progress and updates

Monetization & Product:

Prioritizing core gameplay features before monetization
Building product-market fit through iterative development

User Engagement:

Encouraging feedback and community participation
Maintaining regular communication with followers

lvl33

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Distracting indoor rain effect

Problems to Solve:

Creating visually appealing game environments
Balancing artistic style with gameplay clarity

Potential Solutions:

Using rain effect only for specific parts of the game
Adjusting visual elements to reduce distractions

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

[No specific growth strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

[No specific marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

[No specific product insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

[No specific engagement techniques mentioned]

We are the devs at Stormteller Games, and our game is out!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

[No specific pain points mentioned]

Problems to Solve:

[No specific problems mentioned]

Potential Solutions:

[No potential solutions mentioned]

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

[No specific strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

[No specific marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

[No specific product insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

[No specific engagement techniques mentioned]

What do you think about our landlord character? Also, got any name suggestions?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Need for accurate landlord character representation
Desire for creative and fitting character names

Problems to Solve:

Creating authentic and relatable game characters
Finding appropriate names that fit character personalities

Potential Solutions:

Using real-world observations for character design
Drawing inspiration from popular culture and media

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Building strong community engagement through social media
Leveraging existing fan bases for promotion

Marketing & Acquisition:

Showcasing unique art styles to attract attention
Collaborating with influencers and content creators

Monetization & Product:

[No specific insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

Encouraging community participation in character development
Creating shareable content to increase visibility

I’ve decided to make objects adapt to the type of surface (floor, wall, or ceiling). And add some inertia to plants, do u like it?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty creating realistic physics for objects on different surfaces
Challenge in implementing smooth, natural movement for plants

Problems to Solve:

Making objects adapt to floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces
Adding realistic inertia to plant movement

Potential Solutions:

Using vector movement and vertex displacement for physics
Implementing more natural swaying motion for potted plants

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

[No specific growth strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

[No specific marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

[No specific product insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

[No specific engagement techniques mentioned]

We're planning to run this short teaser as a Reddit ad before our full release trailer drops. Do you think it works?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/utm_analytics	Marketing Analytics	Steam UTM link tracking for ad performance analysis

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty in determining which trailer format will perform best
Need for better understanding of gameplay from short trailers
Desire for more engaging video content

Problems to Solve:

Balancing video length with engagement metrics
Communicating gameplay effectively in short formats
Optimizing trailer content for maximum impact

Potential Solutions:

Testing multiple trailer formats
Using analytics to measure performance
Adjusting pacing and scene length
Providing clearer gameplay context

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

A/B testing different content formats
Using analytics to measure performance
Iterating based on user feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

Using Reddit ads for pre-release promotion
Leveraging Steam's UTM tracking for campaign analysis

Monetization & Product:

Balancing cinematic elements with gameplay clarity
Optimizing video pacing for engagement

User Engagement:

Encouraging community feedback through Reddit posts
Iterating on content based on user input

Working on some Hearthstone-style board interactions for my card game—just added water, grass & dust VFX. Strategy for the brain, fidgeting for the fingers. 😄 Interactable 3D objects are coming next!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Players get bored during downtime waiting for opponents
Need for more interactive elements during gameplay

Problems to Solve:

Keeping players engaged during waiting periods
Providing tactile feedback and interaction

Potential Solutions:

Adding interactive 3D objects and visual effects
Creating fidget-friendly gameplay elements

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

[No specific growth strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

[No specific marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

[No specific product insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

Adding interactive elements to keep players engaged during downtime
Creating tactile feedback to enhance user experience

Funny failures along my path to develop computer-controlled cars

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
None mentioned

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty balancing game challenge and player satisfaction
Players complaining about AI behavior

Problems to Solve:

Creating realistic AI behavior
Managing player expectations

Potential Solutions:

More sophisticated AI algorithms
Better communication with players

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

None mentioned

Marketing & Acquisition:

None mentioned

Monetization & Product:

None mentioned

User Engagement:

None mentioned

Looking for some feedback for my hobby project: JØKU

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
None mentioned

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Need for more engaging gameplay
Desire for clearer tutorial
Lack of visual differentiation between cards
Need for better menu hierarchy
Lack of progress tracking

Problems to Solve:

Making gameplay more challenging and replayable
Improving user onboarding experience
Enhancing visual design for better accessibility
Creating clearer navigation structure
Adding sense of progression and discovery

Potential Solutions:

Implementing roguelike mode
Adding more visual feedback and 'juice'
Creating better tutorial system
Improving card differentiation
Adding story elements or unlockable content

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Focus on core gameplay simplicity
Implement daily puzzle mode
Consider mobile platform release

Marketing & Acquisition:

None specifically mentioned

Monetization & Product:

Free web-based access
Potential for mobile monetization

User Engagement:

Daily puzzle mode
Potential roguelike progression
Visual feedback improvements

How many times have you scrapped a project to start a new one — and never finished that either?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Unity	https://unity.com/	Game Engine	Cross-platform game development

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Getting stuck in a cycle of starting and abandoning projects
Lack of discipline and focus
Scope creep and over-ambitious project goals
Burnout and loss of motivation

Problems to Solve:

Completing projects rather than constantly starting new ones
Maintaining motivation through the development process
Managing project scope effectively

Potential Solutions:

Focusing on core game loop development
Using established game engines to reduce development time
Setting realistic project goals

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Focusing on core product development
Building a strong community around the product

Marketing & Acquisition:

Leveraging social media and content marketing

Monetization & Product:

Offering freemium models or tiered pricing
Providing clear value proposition

User Engagement:

Encouraging user feedback and iteration
Building a passionate user community

Make weird games

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@AlphaBetaGamer	Video Platform	Promotes indie and weird games
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3691100/is_THIS_a_game/	Game Distribution	Indie game storefront
Itch.io	https://loressa.itch.io/succor	Game Distribution	Indie game storefront
Itch.io	https://loressa.itch.io/delve	Game Distribution	Indie game storefront

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty finding and promoting weird indie games
Lack of awareness and discovery for niche games
Risk of weird games flopping in the market

Problems to Solve:

Better discovery and promotion for weird indie games
Building an audience for niche game genres
Creating engaging and playable weird game experiences

Potential Solutions:

Curated YouTube channels showcasing weird games
Community building around niche game genres
Balancing weird concepts with solid gameplay mechanics

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Niche content creation and curation
Building dedicated communities around specific interests

Marketing & Acquisition:

Leveraging YouTube for indie game promotion
Creating engaging content to attract niche audiences

Monetization & Product:

Balancing weird concepts with marketable gameplay
Building a loyal fanbase through unique experiences

User Engagement:

Creating shareable and memorable game experiences
Building communities around specific game genres or styles

A boss with two faces and one question: What kind of world do we want?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Lack of clear vision and direction from leadership
Difficulty in understanding company priorities
Uncertainty about the future of the company

Problems to Solve:

Need for transparent communication from leadership
Desire for clear company vision and goals
Requirement for consistent leadership behavior

Potential Solutions:

Regular town hall meetings with leadership
Clear communication channels for company updates
Consistent leadership behavior across all levels

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

[No specific growth strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

[No specific marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

[No specific product insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

[No specific engagement techniques mentioned]

A trap for the forest biome — a fast-growing thornbush

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

[No specific pain points mentioned]

Problems to Solve:

[No specific problems mentioned]

Potential Solutions:

[No potential solutions mentioned]

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

[No growth strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

[No marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

[No monetization insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

[No engagement techniques mentioned]

I graduated game programming

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
None mentioned

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Lack of meaningful game development projects
Difficulty finding employment in game industry
Need for portfolio building

Problems to Solve:

Creating impressive game development portfolio
Gaining recognition in game development community
Transitioning from education to professional game development

Potential Solutions:

Developing indie game projects
Building strong portfolio
Networking within game development community

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Building strong portfolio
Networking within community

Marketing & Acquisition:

None mentioned

Monetization & Product:

None mentioned

User Engagement:

Community building through portfolio sharing
Encouraging indie game development

How to improve my day/night cycle ?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]	[No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Clouds appearing too bright at night
Need to improve day/night cycle visuals

Problems to Solve:

Creating realistic night sky with proper cloud lighting
Achieving desired fantasy world atmosphere

Potential Solutions:

Adjusting emissive materials for night clouds
Studying classic art and films for inspiration
Implementing radial fade for sunrise/sunset

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

[No specific growth strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

[No specific marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

[No specific product insights mentioned]

User Engagement:

Seeking community feedback and inspiration
Sharing development progress publicly

Need trailer feedback on our hotline miami-like

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
None mentioned

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Need feedback on game trailer
Desire to improve trailer quality

Problems to Solve:

Creating engaging game trailers
Communicating game style and features effectively

Potential Solutions:

Gathering community feedback
Iterating on trailer based on input

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Building community engagement
Seeking user feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

Leveraging Reddit communities for exposure
Showcasing game style and features

Monetization & Product:

None mentioned

User Engagement:

Encouraging community feedback and participation

Do you like retro-futuristic style in games?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3612630/Monitor_State	Game Distribution Platform	Digital game distribution, community features, user reviews

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty reading small text on CRT displays
Motion sickness from dynamic screen elements

Problems to Solve:

Improving text readability for CRT displays
Reducing motion sickness from screen elements

Potential Solutions:

Increasing text size
Using static screen elements
Improving visual clarity

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Building community engagement through Steam platform

Marketing & Acquisition:

Leveraging Steam platform for game distribution and visibility

Monetization & Product:

Developing visually appealing retro-futuristic style

User Engagement:

Encouraging user feedback and iteration based on community input

My small hidden cats & pandas game is out now

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3786560/Hidden_Cats__Pandas/	Game Distribution Platform	Digital game distribution, community features, developer tools

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

None explicitly mentioned

Problems to Solve:

None explicitly mentioned

Potential Solutions:

None explicitly mentioned

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

None explicitly mentioned

Marketing & Acquisition:

None explicitly mentioned

Monetization & Product:

None explicitly mentioned

User Engagement:

None explicitly mentioned

My game is exactly 2 months old – Here's some stats + What should I do next?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com	Game Distribution Platform	Steam Next Fest participation, store page analytics, wishlist tracking, update announcements

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Need to understand game release process
Need to analyze post-release performance
Need to improve game visibility and sales

Problems to Solve:

Increasing wishlist conversions
Improving game visibility on Steam
Boosting sales in key markets

Potential Solutions:

Continuous updates and announcements
Targeted marketing in high-performing countries
Leveraging Steam Next Fest participation

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Participating in Steam Next Fest
Regular update releases
Analyzing post-release performance

Marketing & Acquisition:

Update announcements driving visibility spikes
Targeting specific countries for marketing

Monetization & Product:

Wishlist growth correlating with marketing efforts
Continuous updates maintaining player engagement

User Engagement:

Regular updates keeping community interested
Analyzing player feedback for improvements

Working on my first game. A Horror inspired by Silent Hill. Thoughts?

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Annoying footsteps sound design
Camera movement when character changes position
Long corridors with repetitive characters

Problems to Solve:

Creating engaging dialogue system
Balancing horror elements with gameplay
Developing unique mechanics for dream world transitions

Potential Solutions:

Improve sound design for footsteps
Consider alternative camera controls
Develop more varied character interactions
Create distinct dream world mechanics

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

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Marketing & Acquisition:

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Monetization & Product:

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User Engagement:

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We released a demo for our game, InOut, on Steam! There are five hidden secrets scattered around the game, can you find them all?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3806980/InOut_Demo/	Game Distribution Platform	Demo release, hidden secrets, community engagement

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Finding hidden secrets in games

Problems to Solve:

Creating engaging game demos
Building community around indie games

Potential Solutions:

Adding hidden secrets to increase replayability
Leveraging Steam platform for distribution and community building

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Releasing demos to generate interest
Creating engaging content to attract players

Marketing & Acquisition:

Using Steam platform for distribution
Building community through hidden secrets and challenges

Monetization & Product:

Free demo to attract players to full game
Hidden secrets to increase engagement and word-of-mouth marketing

User Engagement:

Creating challenges and secrets to encourage exploration
Building community through shared discovery

Tip for First Person Games: Have held items follow the camera with a delay. Small effect, big impact on game feel!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3122000/Does_The_Moon_Dream/	Game Distribution Platform	Digital game distribution, community features, wishlist functionality

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty in creating immersive first-person game experiences

Problems to Solve:

Improving game feel and immersion in first-person games
Making held items feel more natural and responsive

Potential Solutions:

Implementing camera follow delay for held items
Studying successful implementations in other games

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Building community engagement through Steam wishlists
Sharing development progress and tips

Marketing & Acquisition:

Leveraging Steam platform for game distribution
Encouraging wishlists to build pre-launch interest

Monetization & Product:

Focus on game feel and immersion as key selling points
Iterative development based on community feedback

User Engagement:

Sharing development insights and tips
Building community through Steam wishlist

Took your tips from the last post and finished this scene! Need final feedback before I call it done :)

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

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Problems to Solve:

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Potential Solutions:

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GROWTH FACTORS

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User Engagement:

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After many months of hard work and no sleep, I finally released my first-ever Steam Demo! (Link for game page in comments)

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3805720/Bonds_of_the_Zodiac_Demo/	Game Distribution Platform	Digital game distribution, community features, demo hosting

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty in getting game visibility
Need for community feedback
Challenge of balancing game development with marketing

Problems to Solve:

Increasing game discoverability
Building player engagement
Managing development and marketing workload

Potential Solutions:

Utilizing Steam's community features
Seeking player feedback through demo
Balancing development with marketing efforts

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Leveraging platform-specific features
Building community engagement

Marketing & Acquisition:

Using demo releases for marketing
Engaging with gaming communities

Monetization & Product:

Balancing free demo with full game sales
Iterating based on player feedback

User Engagement:

Encouraging community feedback
Building player anticipation

[FOR HIRE] Concept Artist (Commercial Exp. 6+ Years) | Stylized Art | Available for Projects

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Photoshop	https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html	Graphic Design	Professional image editing and digital painting tools
PureRef	https://www.pureref.com/	Reference Management	Organizes visual references for artists

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Need for high-quality concept art
Difficulty finding experienced concept artists
Desire for stylized visuals that match specific game aesthetics

Problems to Solve:

Creating compelling visual concepts for game development
Maintaining consistent artistic style across projects
Managing reference materials efficiently

Potential Solutions:

Hiring experienced concept artists
Using specialized software for digital painting and reference management
Collaborating with artists who understand indie/AAA development needs

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Building strong portfolio showcasing diverse styles
Developing expertise in both indie and AAA game development
Offering flexible working arrangements (full-time/part-time/freelance)

Marketing & Acquisition:

Leveraging Artstation and LinkedIn for professional networking
Using Reddit and Discord for community engagement
Providing clear contact information and portfolio links

Monetization & Product:

Offering competitive rates based on project scope
Providing high-quality concept art services
Focusing on stylized visuals for game development

User Engagement:

Maintaining active presence on multiple platforms
Responding to inquiries promptly
Showcasing work through portfolio and social media

Created a slime enemy

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Need for a better game title

Problems to Solve:

Finding a suitable game title

Potential Solutions:

None mentioned

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

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Marketing & Acquisition:

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Monetization & Product:

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User Engagement:

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