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When the art team is... just me (before and after)

r/IndieDev
6/20/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2876610/Kinsfolk/Game Distribution PlatformIndie game publishing, community features, analytics

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty in creating visually appealing game assets
  • Need for better water shader and environmental effects
  • Desire for more realistic asset placement

Problems to Solve:

  • Improving game visual quality
  • Creating more immersive environments
  • Enhancing player engagement through better graphics

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing better lighting and shading techniques
  • Adding more realistic environmental effects
  • Optimizing asset placement for better visual flow

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Regular dev posts to engage community
  • Showcasing game improvements over time
  • Building anticipation through gradual updates

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Steam platform for indie game distribution
  • Using visual comparisons to demonstrate progress
  • Engaging with community through Reddit posts

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on visual quality as key selling point
  • Iterative development approach
  • Community feedback integration

User Engagement:

  • Sharing development progress publicly
  • Responding to community feedback
  • Creating visual comparisons to show improvements