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Do you sketch your game levels?

r/IndieDev
7/4/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
No specific SaaS tools mentioned---

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty visualizing complex 3D/vertical levels in 2D sketches
  • Iterative level design requires frequent layout changes
  • Challenges maintaining consistency between sketches and final implementation

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating effective level design workflows
  • Balancing planning with iterative development
  • Translating 2D concepts to 3D environments

Potential Solutions:

  • Hybrid approach combining sketching with 3D blockouts
  • Flexible tools that support iterative design
  • 3D prototyping early in design process

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Supporting iterative design workflows
  • Bridging 2D/3D design processes

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeting indie game developers' workflow needs

Monetization & Product:

  • Flexible tools accommodating different design approaches
  • Integration with 3D modeling software (e.g. Blender/Unity)

User Engagement:

  • Community sharing of design process (e.g. sketch-to-final comparisons)