Reddit Analysis for IndieDev on 2025-06-30

462

This is fine.. totally intended

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
No specific SaaS tools mentioned	N/A	N/A	N/A

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Unintended visual effects in game development (e.g., excessive lighting)
Difficulty in controlling game asset parameters
Unexpected outcomes when tweaking game settings

Problems to Solve:

Managing lighting effects in game environments
Controlling asset behavior during development
Debugging unexpected graphical results

Potential Solutions:

Adjusting numerical parameters carefully
Implementing safeguards against extreme values
Using version control to revert changes

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Leveraging humor and relatable content for engagement

Marketing & Acquisition:

Viral content creation through unexpected outcomes
Community interaction through meme formats

Monetization & Product:

N/A (No direct mentions)

User Engagement:

Encouraging user-generated content (memes, edits)
Building community through shared developer experiences
Responding to comments to foster connections

435

What do y’all think of this art?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
X	https://x.com/@VoxStudioPoland	Social Media	Used for game updates and community building

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty achieving high-quality art style
Concerns about AI-generated art authenticity
Need for cohesive visual and narrative presentation

Problems to Solve:

Creating unique art that stands out from stereotypical styles
Building trust in handmade artwork authenticity
Ensuring art direction supports game narrative

Potential Solutions:

Showcasing detailed handmade artwork to demonstrate authenticity
Incorporating team references in art for personal touch
Using social media (X) for community engagement and updates

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Showcasing unique art style for differentiation
Building community through social media engagement

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing artwork on Reddit for feedback and visibility
Directing users to X for updates and teasers

Monetization & Product:

Focusing on unique art direction as key selling point
Developing cohesive narrative and visual presentation

User Engagement:

Actively responding to comments on social platforms
Encouraging followers on X for ongoing updates
Using personal touches (team references) to build connection

291

It’s been a few years since I started working on my project, and here’s how it has evolved visually - from a prototype to a sandbox MMO with a vast procedurally generated world.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3337310/ERZ_Online/	Game Distribution Platform	Digital storefront for game sales and distribution

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Players need engaging long-term gameplay loops
Resource scarcity creates player frustration
Balancing automation with challenge is difficult

Problems to Solve:

Creating sustainable resource mechanics in a persistent world
Designing non-combat conflict systems between factions
Maintaining game balance across long planetary cycles (4-12 months)

Potential Solutions:

Partial resource regeneration through natural events (volcanic eruptions, living rocks)
Player-controlled bots for automation and scaling
Fixed resource quantities per planetary cycle to encourage strategic planning

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Continuous refinement based on player feedback
Visual evolution showcasing development progress

Marketing & Acquisition:

Steam store page for direct sales
Reddit community engagement in r/IndieDev
Showcasing visual progression to demonstrate commitment

Monetization & Product:

One-time purchase model via Steam
Procedurally generated worlds for replayability
Automation mechanics as core gameplay hook

User Engagement:

Actively soliciting player ideas and feedback
Creating discussion around game mechanics (resource cycles, faction interactions)
Building anticipation through development updates

284

Hey everyone! Our indie studio is releasing its first game and we decided to make it completely free on Steam.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com	Game Distribution Platform	Platform for releasing and distributing games, supports free games and paid DLC/OST
Unity	https://unity.com	Game Engine	Used Unity 2021 with URP (Universal Render Pipeline), originally WebGL build upgraded for desktop

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Uncertainty about monetizing short games
Concerns about Steam's policies for free games
Need to validate game IP before investing in larger projects
Desire for honest feedback without financial barriers

Problems to Solve:

How to gain traction for a new IP without established audience
How to monetize short experiences ethically
How to build community support for future projects

Potential Solutions:

Releasing game for free to maximize reach and feedback
Offering optional OST pack for financial support
Using wishlists as a metric for interest
Planning sequels/prequels if IP resonates

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Free product offering to build IP awareness
Using short-form content to test market reception

Marketing & Acquisition:

Leveraging Steam wishlists for interest metrics
Free release to lower barrier to entry and maximize downloads

Monetization & Product:

Optional OST pack as indirect monetization
Focus on product-market fit validation before scaling
Avoiding paid DLC/microtransactions to maintain goodwill

User Engagement:

Direct developer interaction in communities (e.g., Reddit)
Transparent communication about development philosophy
Encouraging wishlists as low-commitment support

169

Obsessed with the fluid movement mechanics of my game!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3516100/Tenebyss/	Game Distribution Platform	Game store page for Tenebyss
YouTube	MagnixGames youtube channel	Video Sharing Platform	Channel for game videos

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Lack of fluid movement mechanics in games (especially soulslike clones)
Insufficient emphasis on character movement fluidity in games
Blurred or low-detail textures in some areas

Problems to Solve:

Creating satisfying and fluid character movement mechanics
Enhancing visual effects (VFX) and graphics details
Designing vertical environments that justify movement tech
Adding ground-based counterparts to aerial moves

Potential Solutions:

Implementing advanced jump and dash effects
Adding transport portal effects
Creating slam impact attacks that scale with jump height
Using wall jumps for vertical dungeon navigation
Increasing texture details where needed

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Showcasing game mechanics on relevant subreddits (r/IndieDev)
Leveraging community feedback for development
Creating visually satisfying content that could appeal to broader audiences (e.g., r/oddlysatisfying)

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing Steam store link directly in response to requests
Promoting YouTube channel for extended content
Encouraging wishlists on Steam

Monetization & Product:

Offering game on Steam distribution platform
Focusing on unique selling points (fluid mechanics, cosmic visuals)
Balancing gothic theme with non-soulslike gameplay

User Engagement:

Actively responding to all comments
Taking feedback on environment design (e.g., vertical terrain)
Engaging with community suggestions (e.g., portal effects, attack mechanics)

130

I’ve done some work on the sound, animations, and lighting, and I’m curious whether I managed to create the atmosphere of a world without adults - only a child and the shadows of childhood fears come to life.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
N/A	N/A	N/A	No SaaS tools mentioned in the post or comments.

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Creating an immersive atmosphere that conveys a world without adults
Balancing multiple gameplay elements (adventure, puzzles, platforming, horror)
Ensuring replayability through meaningful choices and hidden content
Conveying story and emotion through environmental storytelling

Problems to Solve:

How to effectively blend different game genres
How to make player choices impact multiple aspects of the game (story, visuals, music)
How to create a cohesive world that reflects a child's perspective and fears
How to design replayable content that reveals new details on subsequent playthroughs

Potential Solutions:

Drawing inspiration from successful atmospheric games like Little Nightmares and Alan Wake 2
Implementing multiple endings and secret content to encourage replayability
Using environmental details (e.g., chalk drawings) to convey narrative and emotion
Developing a companion character to enhance both gameplay and storytelling

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Focusing on creating a personal and immersive experience
Pivoting from initial concept (zombie game) to a more unique atmospheric direction
Targeting replayability as a core value proposition
Building a world with emotional depth and mystery

Marketing & Acquisition:

Leveraging Steam platform for distribution and visibility
Highlighting team's experience with previous successful titles (War Robots, Helheim)
Emphasizing unique selling points: atmospheric setting, choice-driven design, replayability

Monetization & Product:

Offering 5-14 hours of gameplay depending on player engagement
Creating multiple endings (including secret ending) to increase perceived value
Designing the game to reveal hidden details in repeat playthroughs
Ensuring strong product-market fit by targeting fans of atmospheric adventure/horror games

User Engagement:

Encouraging community interaction through Reddit posts showcasing development progress
Building anticipation by sharing artistic vision and gameplay mechanics
Creating a companion character to enhance emotional connection with players
Using environmental storytelling to foster deeper player immersion and discussion

126

I’ve spent the past few years designing a Roman gladiator sim — inspired by Football Manager, Crusader Kings, and Darkest Dungeon. Here’s where we are so far.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Twitter	https://twitter.com/gladiatorumgame	Social Media	Community building and updates
Discord	https://discord.gg/mpxnPacKCs	Community Platform	Real-time engagement and feedback

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Lack of deep narrative-heavy gladiator management sims
Limited historical authenticity in existing games
Difficulty in finding games with complex systems like loyalty, crowd dynamics, and NPC politics
Concerns about AI-generated art and code authenticity

Problems to Solve:

Creating a historically authentic gladiator management simulation
Balancing depth and accessibility in game mechanics
Developing unique gladiator visuals without excessive manual effort
Establishing a sustainable economy system with permadeath mechanics

Potential Solutions:

Focus on narrative depth and historical events for authenticity
Use placeholder art initially, transition to professional artists later
Implement modular art systems for character uniqueness
Extensive playtesting to refine economy and difficulty balance

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Building community early through Discord and Twitter
Soliciting feedback during development to shape product
Leveraging inspirations from successful games (Football Manager, Crusader Kings)

Marketing & Acquisition:

Social media presence (Twitter) for updates
Discord community for direct engagement
Reddit posts to generate interest and gather feedback
Positioning as a deeper alternative to existing games

Monetization & Product:

Planned base game with potential DLC (e.g., naval battles hinted)
Roadmap includes multiplayer elements
Focus on replayability through emergent narratives
Targeting niche market with proven demand (1M+ downloads for similar game)

User Engagement:

Active developer responses to comments
Open Discord for real-time discussions
Commitment to incorporating community feedback
Sharing development progress regularly

120

I did it boys! After six years MY FIRST BUILD IS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/	Game Distribution Platform	Game publishing, wishlists, store pages

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Long development cycles (6 years)
Uncertainty in publishing process
Need for validation/support

Problems to Solve:

Getting a game published on Steam
Building wishlists for visibility
Navigating Steam's approval process

Potential Solutions:

Using Steam for distribution
Community support for motivation
Setting realistic expectations (e.g., 400 wishlists)

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Persistence in long-term projects

Marketing & Acquisition:

Wishlist building for pre-launch visibility

Monetization & Product:

Free tools for indie developers (Steamworks)

User Engagement:

Community celebration of milestones
Peer encouragement in forums

How does the skin tone selector in my avatar creator look?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
No specific SaaS tools mentioned	N/A	N/A	N/A

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty in creating a skin tone selector that accurately represents human skin tones
Users perceiving unintended imagery (e.g., side profile with big nose) in the design
Balancing simplicity (presets) with customization (RGB/slider options)

Problems to Solve:

Designing an intuitive skin tone selector for avatar creation
Avoiding ambiguous visual interpretations
Providing both preset options and advanced customization

Potential Solutions:

Using solid color blocks instead of head icons to avoid misinterpretation
Implementing a slider or color wheel for advanced users while keeping presets for simplicity
Adding a toggle for RGB customization separate from preset options

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Soliciting user feedback on design elements (like this Reddit post)
Iterative design based on community suggestions

Marketing & Acquisition:

Community engagement through platforms like Reddit for feedback and visibility

Monetization & Product:

Prioritizing user-friendly features (presets) while offering advanced options (RGB) for customization
Focusing on inclusive design (diverse skin tones) to broaden appeal

User Engagement:

Actively responding to user comments and suggestions
Implementing community-requested features to build loyalty

Working on a succubus-esk monster!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com	Game Distribution Platform	Game hosting and sales

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

None explicitly mentioned

Problems to Solve:

Showcasing game development progress
Gathering feedback on visual design

Potential Solutions:

Sharing development updates on social platforms
Engaging with community feedback

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Community engagement through social platforms

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing visual content to attract attention
Directing traffic to Steam store page

Monetization & Product:

Game distribution via established platform (Steam)

User Engagement:

Responding to user comments
Encouraging platform visits for more information

The main menu from my Gravity Falls fangame

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
[No SaaS tools mentioned]

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

[No explicit pain points mentioned]

Problems to Solve:

[No explicit problems to solve mentioned]

Potential Solutions:

[No potential solutions mentioned]

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

[No strategies mentioned]

Marketing & Acquisition:

Posting updates on relevant subreddits (r/IndieDev and r/gravityfalls)
Engaging with community feedback

Monetization & Product:

[No monetization insights]

User Engagement:

Responding to comments to build rapport
Sharing progress updates to maintain interest

Thanks for all the feedback on yesterday's post! Here's the updated wind shield effect :D

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
No specific SaaS tools mentioned	N/A	N/A	N/A

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

No explicit pain points mentioned

Problems to Solve:

Improving visual effects in game development (wind effect)

Potential Solutions:

Iterative design based on community feedback

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Iterative development based on user feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

Cross-platform promotion (Reddit, Twitter, YouTube)
Social media presence across multiple platforms
Devlog creation for audience building

Monetization & Product:

Game development as the core product

User Engagement:

Actively seeking and incorporating community feedback
Regular social media updates
Building anticipation through devlogs

Built this solo in Unity. Here’s a glimpse of the gameplay.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Unity	https://unity.com/	Game Development Engine	Mentioned as the development platform

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

No specific pain points mentioned

Problems to Solve:

Creating a parkour game

Potential Solutions:

Using Unity for game development

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Solo development showcased

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing gameplay glimpse on Reddit

Monetization & Product:

Not mentioned

User Engagement:

Posting in r/IndieDev community for visibility

Ordered dithering matrices using Aseprite's gradient tool

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Aseprite	Not provided	Graphics/Design	Gradient tool for creating ordered dithering matrices
Itch.io	http://Itch.io	Distribution Platform	Hosting and sharing digital creations

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty in creating unique/intricate designs with ordered dithering matrices
Learning curve in understanding Bayer ordered dithering techniques

Problems to Solve:

How to generate more complex and varied dithering patterns
Mastering the use of gradient tools for dithering effects

Potential Solutions:

Creating and sharing pre-made dithering matrices as extensions
Tutorials or resources on advanced dithering techniques

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Creating shareable extensions/add-ons for existing tools

Marketing & Acquisition:

Distributing free resources on platforms like Itch.io to attract users

Monetization & Product:

Offering free tools to build reputation and user base
Potential for premium extensions or tutorials

User Engagement:

Sharing work on communities like r/IndieDev for feedback
Encouraging user adoption through practical examples

Released my first ever game on Steam, just wanted to say THANK YOU.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com	Game Distribution Platform	Game publishing, storefront, community features
Discord	Not specified	Communication Platform	Community building, giveaways, user engagement

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Getting stuck on bugs or development problems

Problems to Solve:

Overcoming technical challenges during game development
Distributing and promoting a newly released game

Potential Solutions:

Seeking help from developer communities (e.g., Reddit)
Using Discord for community engagement and giveaways
Providing additional content to retain players

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Community-driven development support
Post-launch content updates

Marketing & Acquisition:

Steam platform for distribution and visibility
Discord giveaways to attract users
Leveraging Reddit communities for promotion

Monetization & Product:

Free content updates to increase player retention
Steam key giveaways as promotional tactic

User Engagement:

Building Discord community for direct interaction
Engaging with players through additional content development
Utilizing platform features (Steam community hub)

We are nearly done with the Lumberjack Zone, testing out the campfire setup mechanic. As always, any feedback is more than welcome. 😊🍂

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
N/A	N/A	N/A	No SaaS tools mentioned in the content

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Potential boredom due to slow pace of gameplay

Problems to Solve:

Maintaining player engagement over time
Creating visually appealing environments
Implementing interactive elements (like campfire setup)

Potential Solutions:

Adjusting game pace to balance initial wow factor with long-term engagement
Adding interactive features (e.g., allowing players to eat mushrooms as suggested by commenter)

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Soliciting user feedback during development

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing development progress on social platforms (Reddit)
Showcasing visual elements to attract attention

Monetization & Product:

Focusing on aesthetic appeal as a selling point
Implementing interactive mechanics to enhance gameplay

User Engagement:

Actively encouraging community feedback
Responding to user suggestions (e.g., considering adding mushroom-eating feature)

Modular TPS Core Mechanics (C++) - UE5 - Built from scratch

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Unreal Engine 5	https://www.unrealengine.com/	Game Development Engine	Core framework for building modular TPS mechanics

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Bullet size appears unrealistic in the game prototype

Problems to Solve:

Creating a realistic visual representation of bullets

Potential Solutions:

Adjust bullet size to be smaller for enhanced realism

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Providing source code as a learning resource

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing project details on Reddit for visibility
Offering source code access via Patreon

Monetization & Product:

Monetizing educational resources through Patreon subscriptions
Building modular systems for broad applicability

User Engagement:

Responding to user feedback promptly
Encouraging community suggestions for improvements

I found this charming model that looks like a big-eyed caterpillar and just had to make it a flying enemy. It shoots homing missiles, and its big eye is its weak point—hit it for extra damage.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/2168060/The_Planetarian/	Game Distribution	Platform for distributing and selling games

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

No explicit pain points mentioned

Problems to Solve:

Creating engaging game enemies with unique mechanics
Designing visually distinctive characters

Potential Solutions:

Incorporating biological inspiration for unsettling visuals
Adding weak point mechanics for strategic gameplay

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Showcasing game development progress on social platforms

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing game assets/mechanics on Reddit communities (r/IndieDev)
Directly linking to Steam store page for conversions

Monetization & Product:

Leveraging Steam platform for game distribution
Focusing on unique character design as selling point

User Engagement:

Engaging with commenters through humor (GIF responses)
Encouraging community feedback on design choices

What are you working on this weekend?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Blender		3D Modeling	Mentioned for face rig animation
Unity		Game Engine	Used for importing animations

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty in importing Blender face rig animations to Unity without deformations
'Joker-like' scars appearing during import
Challenges in implementing HUD with 2-player split screen
Storing and managing game data (ingredients, recipes) in CSV/JSON files
Overhauling game combat systems for better engagement

Problems to Solve:

Ensuring smooth animation transfer between 3D software and game engines
Solving technical issues in game development pipelines
Learning and implementing complex game mechanics (e.g., blueprints, split-screen)
Managing large datasets for game content (56 ingredients, 100 potions)
Improving game combat mechanics for enhanced player experience

Potential Solutions:

Troubleshooting import settings between Blender and Unity
Dedicated time for focused problem-solving
Using CSV/JSON for data management in games
Iterative development and revisiting abandoned projects

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Community engagement through sharing progress and challenges
Iterative development and revisiting stalled projects

Marketing & Acquisition:

Showcasing work-in-progress visuals to generate interest (e.g., monster sculpts, avatar editors)
Encouraging peer feedback and interaction

Monetization & Product:

Developing large content libraries (e.g., 56 ingredients/100 potions) for depth
Focusing on core mechanics before balancing

User Engagement:

Creating discussion threads for developers to share achievements/challenges
Visual content sharing (images) to demonstrate progress
Encouraging detailed descriptions of technical processes

Making a 2.5D paper mario style game

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Unity	https://unity.com/	Game Development	Game engine used for development

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Struggling with collision detection in Unity
Unable to upload both video and images in same Reddit post

Problems to Solve:

Creating a 2.5D Paper Mario style RPG game
Finding collaborators for game development

Potential Solutions:

Learning billboarding technique for sprite management (as suggested in comments)
Seeking help from community members via direct messages

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Community collaboration for product development

Marketing & Acquisition:

Direct outreach to potential collaborators via social media (Reddit DMs)

Monetization & Product:

N/A (No specific pricing or monetization discussed)

User Engagement:

Sharing development progress to build interest
Soliciting community feedback through public posts

Tried to make a cool character reveal/promo poster thing

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Unreal Engine 5	https://www.unrealengine.com	Game Development	Realtime rendering engine

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Difficulty in creating visually appealing promotional materials
Balancing character visibility with atmospheric effects (e.g., dark backgrounds obscuring details)

Problems to Solve:

Creating effective game character reveal/promo posters
Ensuring key character features remain visible in stylized renders

Potential Solutions:

Adjusting lighting/contrast to highlight obscured elements (e.g., glasses)
Using editing tools to enhance specific details |

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Showcasing product capabilities through visual examples (like UE5 renders)

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing promotional materials on relevant communities (e.g., r/IndieDev)

Monetization & Product:

Offering real-time rendering capabilities as core product value

User Engagement:

Soliciting community feedback on visual presentations |

Learning how to make game assets!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Blender	https://www.blender.org/	3D Modeling	Open-source 3D creation suite mentioned as tool being learned

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Learning curve for 3D modeling software
Uncertainty about quality of created assets
Need for feedback on work

Problems to Solve:

Creating game-ready assets
Improving 3D modeling skills
Validating asset quality

Potential Solutions:

Practice with tools like Blender
Seeking community feedback
Iterative improvement based on critiques

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Community engagement for feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing work on platforms like Reddit
Profile promotion to showcase portfolio

Monetization & Product:

Free/open-source tools lowering barrier to entry

User Engagement:

Encouraging user feedback loops
Building portfolio visibility

Adding a new feature: You can now push enemies with your shield and they will knockdown others.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3459610/Untold_Winter/	Game Distribution Platform	Game store page for Untold Winter

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Video not loading in previous post

Problems to Solve:

Ensuring game features are properly showcased
Fixing technical issues with media uploads

Potential Solutions:

Re-posting with working video
Providing direct Steam page link for visibility

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Re-posting content after fixing issues

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing Steam page link directly in comments
Using Reddit for game feature announcements

Monetization & Product:

Showcasing new game features to attract players

User Engagement:

Engaging with community by addressing technical issues promptly

Is it better to use cubes to design the environment in a shooting game?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
No SaaS tools mentioned	N/A	N/A	N/A

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Optimizing games for low-end phones
Balancing graphical quality with performance
Managing player expectations regarding graphics
Avoiding overcomplication with destructible environments

Problems to Solve:

Creating engaging gameplay on resource-constrained devices
Preventing players from focusing too much on graphics over gameplay
Designing environments efficiently without sacrificing performance

Potential Solutions:

Using simple geometric shapes (cubes) with texture facades
Starting with low-poly assets and upgrading graphics incrementally
Separating atmospheric elements from core gameplay mechanics

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Incremental improvement of product quality over time

Marketing & Acquisition:

N/A (not discussed in content)

Monetization & Product:

Prioritizing core gameplay mechanics over graphical fidelity
Ensuring product-market fit for low-end device users

User Engagement:

Managing user expectations through phased feature rollout

I'm currently working on my new game after developing several Roblox games for years, now I'm learning Unreal Engine 5 after got inspired by some games I've played these days 😭 Here's a chaotic fighting clip on the development progress (although it still has a lot of bugs)

SAAS TOOLS

SaaS	URL	Category	Features/Notes
Roblox	https://www.roblox.com/	Game Development Platform	Mentioned as previous development experience
Unreal Engine 5	https://www.unrealengine.com/	Game Engine	Currently learning for new game development

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

Transitioning between game engines (Roblox to Unreal Engine 5)
Dealing with bugs during development
Job search concerns before graduation

Problems to Solve:

Learning a new game engine (Unreal Engine 5)
Finding job opportunities while still in school
Collaborating with others on game development

Potential Solutions:

Self-learning new tools (implied by learning Unreal Engine 5)
Networking through Discord for collaboration
Seeking job opportunities proactively

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

Showcasing development progress publicly
Engaging with community feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

Sharing development clips on social platforms (Reddit)
Providing Discord contact for collaboration

Monetization & Product:

Not explicitly mentioned

User Engagement:

Posting development updates to gather feedback
Responding to comments (e.g., thanking for encouragement)
Offering collaboration opportunities via Discord