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Finally finished my GUI, looking for feedback and suggestions!

r/IndieDev
6/27/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Discordhttps://discord.gg/WarCbXSmRECommunity PlatformUsed for community building and development updates
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@Gierki_DevVideo PlatformUsed for sharing development progress and tutorials

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • GUI visibility issues in bright environments
  • Confusing speedometer design (resembles an altimeter)
  • Radar visual design lacks clarity and value
  • Static radial grid lines on radar
  • Lack of visual distinction in altimeter icons
  • UI contrast problems between day/night conditions

Problems to Solve:

  • Improve GUI readability and intuitiveness
  • Enhance radar functionality and visual integration
  • Differentiate UI elements for quick recognition
  • Adapt UI contrast for varying lighting conditions
  • Establish artistic identity for the game

Potential Solutions:

  • Implement dynamic UI coloring (e.g., neon green) based on lighting
  • Redesign speedometer to resemble car gauges
  • Add size/fade effects to radar targets based on distance
  • Include compass directions on radar display
  • Color-code altimeter icons for better distinction
  • Add transparency to radar background
  • Use color highlights (e.g., red) for important UI elements
  • Consider intentional low-poly art style for distinct identity

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Community building through Discord for direct developer-player interaction
  • Regular development updates via YouTube to maintain engagement
  • Soliciting public feedback for iterative improvements

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit for visibility and feedback
  • Creating Steam page for wishlist conversions (suggested by commenters)
  • Using social media snippets for promotion

Monetization & Product:

  • Focusing on core gameplay polish before monetization
  • Targeting Steam Deck as performance benchmark for accessibility
  • Considering platform expansion (e.g., Switch 2) based on performance

User Engagement:

  • Actively responding to feedback in comment sections
  • Maintaining transparent development process
  • Implementing community-suggested improvements
  • Creating option for player preferences (e.g., radar vs. compass)