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Indie devs that make horror games do you ever get scared/ jump scared while making your game?
r/IndieDev
6/25/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No specific SaaS tools mentioned | N/A | N/A | N/A |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Developers get startled by their own game elements during development
- Unexpected jump scares from colleagues during testing
- Repeated exposure reduces fear effect over time
Problems to Solve:
- Maintaining the element of surprise during development
- Creating authentic scary experiences for players
- Testing jump scares effectively
Potential Solutions:
- Using personal reactions as a gauge for player experience
- Collaborating with team members for unexpected testing
- Taking breaks to regain fresh perspective on scary elements
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Leveraging developer's own emotional reactions to refine game design
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Not explicitly mentioned
Monetization & Product:
- Creating authentic horror experiences through iterative testing
- Using developer's fear as validation of game effectiveness
User Engagement:
- Not explicitly mentioned