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Streamer played my game, found a bug and called it slop

r/IndieDev
6/27/2025

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Encountering bugs during gameplay, especially early in the game
  • Negative public feedback from influencers affecting perception
  • Difficulty in thorough playtesting as a small indie developer
  • Frustration when users skip tutorials or instructions and blame the game
  • Emotional impact of harsh criticism on developers

Problems to Solve:

  • Ensuring bug-free gameplay, particularly in early stages
  • Managing public relations after negative reviews
  • Improving playtesting coverage to catch edge cases
  • Designing intuitive tutorials that users won't skip
  • Developing resilience against harsh criticism

Potential Solutions:

  • Fixing bugs immediately when reported
  • Creating robust systems to handle interactions
  • Extensive playtesting with unfamiliar testers
  • Monkey testing the early game thoroughly
  • Responding professionally to criticism and showing commitment to improvement
  • Leveraging negative publicity for awareness (if possible)

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Rapid bug fixing and patching after feedback
  • Taking constructive criticism to improve the product
  • Leveraging influencer coverage (even negative) for visibility

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sending demos to streamers/YouTubers for coverage
  • Creating reaction videos addressing criticism humorously
  • Building goodwill by professionally responding to feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • Focusing on polishing early game to retain players
  • Balancing difficulty to avoid frustrating new players
  • Prioritizing features based on user feedback

User Engagement:

  • Engaging with streamers/viewers directly to address issues
  • Sharing development updates and bug fixes with community
  • Building resilience through community support (e.g., Reddit)