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My solodev MOJITO Woody's Rescue game has received an epic mega grant!
r/IndieDev
6/28/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreal Engine | https://www.unrealengine.com/ | Game Development | Mentioned in grant context; used for game development |
| Epic Games Store | https://store.epicgames.com/ | Game Distribution | Platform where game can be sold; no exclusivity required |
| Steam | https://store.steampowered.com/ | Game Distribution | Game is listed on Steam |
| Marketplace Assets | Not specified | Asset Store | Used for generic assets like rocks, trees, textures, VFX |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Solo developers face challenges in funding game development projects
- Creating all assets from scratch is time-consuming
- Achieving consistent art style with mixed assets
Problems to Solve:
- Securing funding for indie game development
- Efficient asset creation/management for solo developers
- Maintaining visual consistency when combining custom and marketplace assets
Potential Solutions:
- Applying for grants like Epic MegaGrants
- Using marketplace assets for generic elements to save time
- Creating custom key assets while adapting marketplace assets for consistency
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Applying for development grants to fund projects
- Leveraging marketplace assets to accelerate development
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Promoting game on social media platforms like X (Twitter)
- Releasing demos to generate interest
- Listing on multiple distribution platforms (Steam, Epic Games Store)
Monetization & Product:
- No exclusivity requirements for grant recipients allows multi-platform sales
- Focus on core gameplay mechanics (movement, smoothness) as selling point
- Art style refinement as key differentiator (cartoon with 3D depth)
User Engagement:
- Engaging with community on Reddit and social media
- Responding to feedback (e.g., considering logo redesign based on user input)
- Announcing upcoming features/demos to maintain interest