Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 16/08/2026The discourse around video games is so negative right now it's literally exhausting. Games are made to bring us joy and great memories. Too often we take that for granted. We’re lucky to experience this medium, and it’s worth remembering that. 2222
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Steam used real human artists for the Summer Sale art, then credited them by name W Steam. #gaming #indiegames #gamedev 564148490
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 21/06/2026This indie dev is making a game where you play as one of millions of sperm racing to win the ultimate prize, life itself - Wiggle, dash, and outcompete rivals - Collect resources to evolve & grow stronger - Customise your sperm's look It's called Become. Would you play this? 1162
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 21/06/2026This indie dev is making a game where you play as a shepherd dog called Hubert, protecting his flock and the only human who trusts him - Herd sheep across the farm - Something calls you from the woods - Brave harsh weather and danger It's called Hubert. Would you play this? 1161
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Game devs, if your trailer or gameplay clip relies on sound to make sense, it’s already losing most viewers. Most people scroll with their phones muted. If it can’t show what the game is in three seconds of silence, they won’t stick around for the sound. Let’s talk 👇🧵 (1/9) 2192
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Game Devs! Wider store pages + MP4/WEBM support in descriptions. ☑ 1200px-wide store pages (main col 780px) ☑ MP4/WEBM now supported in descriptions ☑ GIFs auto-converted for smaller file sizes ☑ New image/video alignment tools Opt-in via Steam client beta to see changes #gamedev #indiegamedev 0216
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 31/07/2025🚨 Game devs! BREAKING! Steam just upgraded the Trailer Player - Better quality & playback - Most trailers auto-upgraded - Pre-2020 uploads? Re-upload for best quality - 4:3 & vertical now fully supported - Missing source files now flagged in Steamworks Full changelog 👇 #gamedev #indiedev 1256
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 06/07/2025If you are an indie dev posting about your game, here is something nobody tells you. It is not the algorithm’s job to make people care. It is your job. The algorithm only reflects what resonates with people. If your content is not clear or interesting, they will scroll. #gamedev #indiedev 1253
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Game devs: You don’t have to post daily. - But you do have to post consistently. - Pick a pace you can sustain. One post a week beats disappearing for months. Your future players can’t support a project they never see. #gamedev #indiedev 1286
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 29/06/2025Game devs, here's a little tip. Marketing does not have to feel gross or scary. - Think of it as sharing your excitement. - If you’re genuinely proud of what you made, talk about it like it matters, because it does! Someone out there wants exactly what you are building! #gamedev #indiedev 1285
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 29/06/2025Indie game devs, nobody wakes up hoping to find your game. Your job is to make them care by showing them something they did not know they needed. Consistency beats perfection. Marketing isn’t magic. It’s showing up. Repeatedly. #gamedev #indiegamedev 063
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Game devs, I know this may sound harsh, but players don't care that your game took 5 years to make. They care if it looks fun in 5 seconds. Your job isn’t to tell your whole story upfront. It’s to show the one thing that stops them from scrolling. The rest comes later. 🧵 #gamedev #indiegamedev 1103
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Game dev isn’t just “make a game.”It’s: - Doubt - Learning 12 jobs - Sleepless nights - Testing something 50 times just to break it again - And still choosing to do it the next day. That’s love. We make games because it's what we love to do. Keep going, keep learning! #gamedev #indiegamedev 0506
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Game devs, what I’m about to tell you is so simple, but it can completely change how people engage with your content. If you're struggling to get more views on your gameplay videos or content, read this. It's not an algorithm hack, but it will help you make better content. 🧵 #gamedev #indiedev 15016
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Marketing tip for game devs: Stop saying “our game is fun.” Start showing: ✅ What makes it different (hook) ✅ What makes it feel fun ✅ Who it’s for And show it in the first 3 seconds of your trailer! #gamedev #indiegamedev 0307
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Steam Devs: Big news! The visual editor from store pages is now in Events & Announcements! - Visual editor with real-time preview - Image carousels & drag-&-drop uploads - Table creation & formatting tools - Paste from Word/Docs with styles - Spellcheck, undo/redo, shortcuts #gamedev #indiedev 094
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Game devs, remember: we're all in this together. Other devs aren't your competition. We do what we do because we love to make games. Share knowledge, give feedback, and support each other; kindness goes a long way! #gamedev #indiegames 0195
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 26/02/2025GAME DEVS! BREAKING NEWS: Steam Daily Deal update! - 6 daily spots (up from 4!) - New post-promotion recaps on Steamworks - Access detailed sales & traffic reports "The recently expanded Daily Deal program has helped boost over 2,500 games last year, with more to come" #gamedev #indiedev 162
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 26/01/2025Game devs, your demo is your test drive. Don't offer a beat-up version of your game and expect players to buy the polished one. Let the demo do the talking; show players why they need the full game by putting in time and effort into your demo! Here are some tips 🧵👇 #gamedev #indiegames 3144
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Indie game devs, this is something helpful to keep in mind. Gamers aren't getting lazier, they're just overwhelmed with information. (And let's be honest, aren't we all?!) This mindset and approach to how you market and design your games can do wonders. Let's talk! 🧵 #gamedev #indiegamedev 1364
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 22/01/2025BREAKING: Game devs! Steam now has a new FREE tool to preview how your game assets will actually look on the store! Made by a dev, bought by Steam & given away free! ✅ Accurate Mockups ✅ Easy drag-and-drop in Figma ✅ See all your assets #gamedev #steam #indiegamedev 20459171
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 19/01/2025I want to make this clear. Stop pressuring marketers for instant viral success. It doesn't work that way. There's no magic button to make your game go viral. It takes time, a good game, and a lot of effort. Be kind, be realistic. 250
Indie Game Joe @indiegamejoe.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Hello, might as well start here! My name is Joe, and I love indie games and am passionate about marketing them! If you're developing a game in 2025, please show me below! #indiegames #gamdev #promosky 7283
