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336

What do y’all think of this art?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
No SaaS tools mentionedN/AN/AN/A

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty achieving desired art quality
  • Lack of unique art direction in games
  • Challenges in creating cohesive narrative and visual presentation

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating distinctive art style that stands out
  • Achieving high-quality shading and lighting
  • Developing cohesive visual identity for game
  • Building recognition through unique art

Potential Solutions:

  • Hiring talented artists
  • Focusing on unique art direction
  • Ensuring visual cohesion with narrative
  • Using handmade art instead of AI

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Developing unique art direction to stand out
  • Creating cohesive narrative and visual presentation

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing art previews on social media (e.g., Reddit)
  • Building anticipation through teaser trailers
  • Using social media handles for followings (e.g., @VoxStudioPoland)

Monetization & Product:

  • Focusing on unique handmade art as key differentiator
  • Ensuring product-market fit through community feedback

User Engagement:

  • Actively responding to community feedback
  • Encouraging social media follows for updates
  • Creating shareable art assets for virality
284

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

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.comGame Distribution PlatformPlatform for releasing and distributing games, supports free games and paid DLC/OST
Unityhttps://unity.comGame EngineUsed 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
219

This is fine.. totally intended

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
No specific SaaS tools mentionedN/AN/AN/A

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Accidental over-tuning of game parameters leading to unintended visual effects
  • Difficulty in controlling lighting effects during game development

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating realistic lighting for game assets
  • Preventing unintended visual glitches during development

Potential Solutions:

  • Implementing parameter constraints to prevent extreme values
  • Adding real-time preview tools for lighting adjustments

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Leveraging humor and relatable content for community engagement

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing development mishaps to create viral content
  • Encouraging user-generated memes and reactions

Monetization & Product:

  • Turning unexpected glitches into features (e.g. 'radioactive house' as RTS weapon)

User Engagement:

  • Building community through shared development experiences
  • Encouraging humorous reinterpretations of product 'failures'
186

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

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3337310/ERZ_Online/Game Distribution PlatformDigital storefront for game sales and distribution

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Players face harsh alien environments with limited resources
  • Buildings and equipment can be damaged or destroyed
  • Resource scarcity due to fixed planetary resources

Problems to Solve:

  • Survival in hostile extraterrestrial worlds
  • Resource management under scarcity constraints
  • Maintaining infrastructure integrity
  • Establishing sustainable production chains

Potential Solutions:

  • Automation through upgradable bots
  • Technological advancements to improve efficiency
  • Strategic alliances with other players
  • Resource regeneration via natural events (volcanic eruptions, living rocks)
  • Cyclical planet resource management (4-12 month cycles)

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Continuous refinement based on player feedback
  • Showcasing visual evolution to demonstrate progress

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Steam store presence for distribution
  • Community engagement on Reddit for feedback and visibility

Monetization & Product:

  • Paid game model via Steam
  • Procedurally generated worlds for replayability
  • Automation mechanics as core gameplay loop
  • Cyclical resource system for long-term engagement

User Engagement:

  • Actively soliciting player ideas and feedback
  • Building community around shared survival challenges
  • Showcasing development progress to maintain interest
169

Obsessed with the fluid movement mechanics of my game!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3516100/Tenebyss/Game Distribution PlatformGame store page for Tenebyss
YouTubeMagnixGames youtube channelVideo Sharing PlatformChannel 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

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
N/AN/AN/ANo 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

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/gladiatorumgameSocial MediaCommunity building and updates
Discordhttps://discord.gg/mpxnPacKCsCommunity PlatformReal-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

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/Game Distribution PlatformGame 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
81

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

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
No specific SaaS tools mentionedN/AN/AN/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
41

Working on a succubus-esk monster!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.comGame Distribution PlatformGame 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
38

The main menu from my Gravity Falls fangame

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/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
36

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

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
No specific SaaS tools mentionedN/AN/AN/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
34

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

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unityhttps://unity.com/Game Development EngineMentioned 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
32

Ordered dithering matrices using Aseprite's gradient tool

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
AsepriteNot providedGraphics/DesignGradient tool for creating ordered dithering matrices
Itch.iohttp://Itch.ioDistribution PlatformHosting 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
16

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

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.comGame Distribution PlatformGame publishing, storefront, community features
DiscordNot specifiedCommunication PlatformCommunity 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)
14

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

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unreal Engine 5https://www.unrealengine.com/Game Development EngineCore 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
14

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

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
N/AN/AN/ANo 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)
13

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

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2168060/The_Planetarian/Game DistributionPlatform 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
11

What are you working on this weekend?

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Blender3D ModelingMentioned for face rig animation
UnityGame EngineUsed 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
10

Making a 2.5D paper mario style game

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unityhttps://unity.com/Game DevelopmentGame 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
9

Tried to make a cool character reveal/promo poster thing

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Unreal Engine 5https://www.unrealengine.comGame DevelopmentRealtime 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 |
7

Learning how to make game assets!

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Blenderhttps://www.blender.org/3D ModelingOpen-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
7

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

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3459610/Untold_Winter/Game Distribution PlatformGame 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
5

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

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
No SaaS tools mentionedN/AN/AN/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
5

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

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Robloxhttps://www.roblox.com/Game Development PlatformMentioned as previous development experience
Unreal Engine 5https://www.unrealengine.com/Game EngineCurrently 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