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What challenges do couriers face? Traffic jams, wrong addresses, long order prep times. Now add a post-apocalyptic world, monsters, and aliens who might destroy you if you're late with the delivery.
r/IndieDev
7/3/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Pals | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3237570/delivery_pals/ | Survival Game | Post-apocalyptic delivery simulation, multiplayer co-op (up to 7 players), route planning via terminal, environmental hazards management, resource scavenging system |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Managing complex delivery logistics in dangerous environments
- Balancing survival mechanics with business operations
- Coordinating multiplayer teams effectively
- Dealing with dynamic environmental threats (monsters, anomalies)
- Meeting escalating quotas from human interference
Problems to Solve:
- Creating engaging survival mechanics integrated with delivery simulation
- Designing cooperative multiplayer systems that punish mistakes
- Balancing risk/reward systems for resource gathering
- Implementing dynamic threat systems that impact gameplay
- Developing progression systems with escalating challenges
Potential Solutions:
- Team-based gameplay mechanics (up to 7 players)
- Integrated route planning and resource management systems
- Environmental hazard randomization for replayability
- Tiered difficulty system through human interference quotas
- Combined cooking/scavenging mechanics for order fulfillment
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Combining multiple popular genres (survival + simulation + multiplayer)
- Implementing cooperative gameplay mechanics for social engagement
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Steam platform distribution with wishlist functionality
- Unique post-apocalyptic theme differentiation
- Leveraging user-generated content through environmental randomization
Monetization & Product:
- Premium pricing model via Steam store
- Built-in replayability through procedural threats
- Scalable multiplayer system supporting up to 7 players
User Engagement:
- Community building through cooperative multiplayer design
- Challenge systems with escalating quotas
- Environmental storytelling through post-apocalyptic setting