2026-05-08T16:28:22Z https://yabu.me Janek @ IndieDev.site https://yabu.me/npub1jj3y8rc2lyshzdenrchqqhyy2maejvmyeedwn0cdgxd7eqgh2y8sllcj09 https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/accounts/avatars/110/497/196/636/921/018/original/189e2c5356402268.jpg https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/accounts/avatars/110/497/196/636/921/018/original/189e2c5356402268.jpg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfuuwh4ue6rfvntqv0d809562qdrcerk9ds974grtaxa23clmpgeszyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7hedszm Just donated to Kdenlive to help the project continue work on the amazing open source and free (as in beer) video editing tool. ✂️<br/><br/>Donate to the open source software you use!!! ☝️😠<br/><br/>#linux #opensource #kde #kdenlive 2026-04-22T06:22:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgnzu9tdgssajl4f084mvv0z57d65zsz4yzu2f6wkqzgp73r076zqzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags780gdzq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrx9q49d5snfse0zt2va7yp9n304e5mt0859makf0sjefnhquwq7q5gl0v3'>nevent1q…l0v3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This is an amazing insight, I love it 2026-04-07T17:26:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqxg6qsd0fs48gh7lyshg8maqqcq7c9js26atse9f6pn45nk9n5gszyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7k02g8g Why telling an indie dev to &#34;make a different/better game&#34; as a business advice meets with such strong resistance, sometimes even animosity?<br/><br/>Do y&#39;all really just want to make ONE SPECIFIC GAME and nothing else?<br/><br/>I understand that it might be disrespectful of someone&#39;s effort when put in the way I did it in the first sentence...<br/><br/>But this is by far the BEST way for us indie devs to get visibility (and sales). Some games just look more interesting and shareworthy than others.<br/><br/>#indiedev #gamedev 2026-04-07T13:42:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspadjh2vwqfcpl5ljqufvd9av0pezyylq76qqvjlclxwk98qen5eqzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7c2alf4 WHAT<br/><br/>ARE YOU INSANE, GOOGLE<br/><br/>CAN WE PLEASE START SUPPORTING ALTERNATIVES LIKE SAILFISH OS PLEASE<br/><br/>#google #android #privacy #opensource #sailfishos #jollaphone #enshittification<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/116/258/177/077/906/377/original/69a5ebc001b9c609.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-19T22:24:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy5aejpj7cmum37jgy5yqe76g0s7x8ve7y7w0xy3kzey5dz393laszyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7gku4se So now that Linux has overtaken macOS (thank you Apple for helping by destroying 💥 the Mac gaming ecosystem) in the percentage share of the Steam market...<br/><br/>The next step for Linux gaming is something like 20-30% of the Steam market share.<br/><br/>I am not even kidding. 🙂‍↔️ <br/><br/>I am a gaming industry pro who used to specialize in Linux gaming at a mainstream digital store. And here is why I claim what I claim:<br/><br/>1/?<br/><br/>#linux #gaming #linuxgaming #videogames #pcgaming<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/115/922/274/377/894/364/original/a666dd9f7737643c.png"> <br/> 2026-01-19T14:41:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswqkerek8wr5f6fjy65ln5vjgxs8nrla0utlf2uct2sjuxcvd8k3qzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags769hnds In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd8mf0gujsf3mneqkun2j0ghg5sl8c6gfpfgpeyywhr7cyzggd5dcxs4yf6'>nevent1q…4yf6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This is how you do it <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ve3na6fur2uzc57c6lgpxjue8lqr4vmp8sydj0x9xd5dc8jrus3qfu6y5r" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Defold</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ve3…6y5r</span>)</a></span> 😉<br/><br/>The title visible and the link accessible 2026-01-14T17:18:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxfuavhkzp6rpsjr4zrfwvjxsh808ftjxpcrmg5cxjna0jtmvf6dqzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags74pl9e4 Here is a reminder for you to update your website footer from 2025 to 2026 😉📅<br/><br/>#smallbusiness #startup #gamedev #indiedev #gamebusiness #gamemarketing<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/115/893/317/451/155/202/original/c2419abc0c335212.png"> <br/> 2026-01-14T11:54:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2zv2t4rldzauz0fn763y0k508ckdklxdja289jpxgava66kllurqzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7xhatu0 I like how the current state of the indie game market evokes such strong contrasting opinions. On one hand you have terms such as &#34;the golden age&#34; and on the other claims that making indie games is not a viable way to make a living. ‼️<br/><br/>And both takes are correct, in a way. 🤯<br/><br/>(This is a thread 🧵)<br/><br/>1/?<br/><br/>#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #gamemarketing #gamebusiness<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/115/537/009/193/935/786/original/1e1cbb320e26dc0b.png"> <br/> 2025-11-12T13:40:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs08cclgc0lj4v42twvytqcnmehf0n8vrzgnp5lw55v8spznq5lhxgzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7sy4xf8 My fingers are ready 🖐️🎮️🖐️<br/><br/><a href="https://frvr.com/blog/steam-controller-2-may-be-coming-soon-as-dataminers-discover-new-triton-codename-in-steam-update/">https://frvr.com/blog/steam-controller-2-may-be-coming-soon-as-dataminers-discover-new-triton-codename-in-steam-update/</a><br/><br/>#gaming #videogames #steamdeck #steam #steamcontroller 2025-10-31T08:39:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp7nf94k4rx6kwjkjw5umw63d65e5hk9vyulunylx6mct9y9jvptqzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags79wfmgs Remember to donate to the open source projects you use!<br/><br/><a href="https://kde.org/fundraisers/yearend2025/">https://kde.org/fundraisers/yearend2025/</a><br/><br/>#linux #opensource #kde<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/115/377/985/602/606/979/original/3dafb071baf390f3.png"> <br/> 2025-10-15T11:39:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0g5lup35vc9lyvsn2x8ukzl9j5q7zzpw4z3rtrve8aedkyhtuqvqzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7ef0yaw 🤝 FREE consultation to help you start<br/><br/>📚️ FREE assets to get you organized<br/><br/>Visit <a href="https://IndieDev.site">https://IndieDev.site</a> 💙!<br/><br/>From there we can formulate a plan, optimize your game promotional efforts, and find solutions. ✅<br/><br/>#indiedev #gamedev #unity3d #godotengine #gamemaker #defold #rpgmaker #indiegamedev #indiegames<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/115/168/291/591/754/737/original/d7a51166c2922fa6.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-08T10:53:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr6sq22c5vu94nlcv9wr2pxpndj5fng67kdmufvt2v5r73nnj9szszyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7ppsplf I&#39;m quite busy helping an #indiegame 🧑‍💻. But if you&#39;d like to improve your Steam page:<br/><br/>1. trailer 🎞️<br/>2. screenshots<br/>3. description ✍️<br/>4. capsule art<br/>5. tags #️⃣<br/>6. about section<br/>7. community 👬<br/>8. SEO<br/>9. Steamworks settings ⚙️<br/><br/>I still have some slots 👍️<br/><br/>#indiedev #gamedev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/628/566/877/383/153/original/bf67f0a54cc02a2b.png"> <br/> 2024-12-10T12:38:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswuzw0wggnphcf56lxqm85dzn3en07q7wvlffzue4w8p70s3mp4ygzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7acemta $10k marketing budget sounds about right. 👍<br/><br/>#indiedev - if you have a production budget, you should have a marketing budget as well. 💸<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/548/845/584/333/480/original/4c0ed50baac8aa0a.png"> <br/> 2024-11-26T10:45:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswh2msc7leg3ng5tpn9et9z54dn67gxa6zlucuek4adc67afpk3gqzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7kxknat In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstrtk77wgchuzxte6eqlc9hcqdm9gxwttkfkq2ju9s7t0dndqtwss45errz'>nevent1q…errz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Same haha, I already have one but this one is white! And OLED! Damn I miss white electronics. 2024-11-25T15:52:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrz4uzcea378yre5psw04kwfmudpfh3v3t9d7ytqn0tv4vmpl32sqzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7xdkxdz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsts39cgwhy5ur7aeqjrjsrx4nl4n4l4v9fhxn6lphnfytvedfy40cc0zna6'>nevent1q…zna6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>....maybe if you pay for it in instalments? 😅 2024-11-25T13:11:19Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyyqdak7p3l6rhqtlhk0khd25rt7c7pcm6tgze8yp39y50aaptclszyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags789cjqt I think I discovered my calling. 🤔<br/><br/>It&#39;s teaching game marketing to non-game-marketers.<br/><br/>So,<br/><br/>1. Programmers 🧑‍💻<br/>2. Artists<br/>3. Who else???<br/><br/>If you are already hyped about one aspect of game making, you can get hyped about talking about your game to the world!<br/><br/>#indiedev #gamedev<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/520/488/735/385/379/original/63446882f558bb6b.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-11-21T10:33:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswj5f0hhv2c6swm55nk7290whflx5gwn8tal9zmvq3pdhp5d7ptwczyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7nwwuyz I think I discovered my calling. 🤔<br/><br/>It&#39;s teaching game marketing to non-game-marketers.<br/><br/>So,<br/><br/>1. Programmers 🧑‍💻<br/>2. Artists<br/>3. Who else???<br/><br/>If you are already hyped about one aspect of game making, you can get hyped about talking about your game to the world!<br/><br/>#indiedev #gamedev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/520/483/114/392/899/original/4ae5bbf4e5fd0b42.webp"> <br/> 2024-11-21T10:31:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0gdcxhl9h6982g2nuyv3a9ccvx272xs9wzfgw02gasr8a2ufrx3szyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags79cyg77 “I asked [influencers] how they found my game. (..) no one (..) read my emails! They didn’t (..) hear about it from [huge event]! It was all from the Steam Free Trending tab.&#34;<br/><br/>And this, kids, is why Steam marketing is the utmost priority.<br/><br/>Blog by Chris Zukowski 👉️<a href="https://howtomarketagame.com/2024/11/18/how-we-harvest-shadows-220000-wishlists-in-3-months/">https://howtomarketagame.com/2024/11/18/how-we-harvest-shadows-220000-wishlists-in-3-months/</a><br/><br/>#indiedev #gamedev #madewithunity #madewithgodot #gamemarketing<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/510/308/464/425/483/original/a56922ba1bebbbb0.png"> <br/> 2024-11-19T15:24:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr6hkdv5lr5avepweztm7a52lw2n6et39zr2vmf827z2whxdcqfcgzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags77wl9w6 Hello #gamedev folks! 👋 In case you missed it 👇️<br/><br/>I just released my own indie game marketing guide. Well, a toolkit of sorts.<br/><br/>Everything you need to start marketing your #indiegame 💖!<br/><br/>You can find it openly available on my website! 😌<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/470/705/122/067/727/original/d47e29cb7e20b7b2.png"> <br/> 2024-11-12T15:32:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg2azy8kxhhsh8n52xeem5rluw4sxdwerwld3smug2wcjj8tsqtgczyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags72dcmp9 Presenting: IndieDev.site 💙️ marketing toolkit 🧰!<br/><br/><a href="https://indiedev.site/guide/">https://indiedev.site/guide/</a> <br/><br/>I decided perfect is the enemy of good &amp; finally published my own indie game marketing guide. It covers basics that I have learned at the beginning of my journey. ✅<br/><br/>It is aimed towards do-it-all indies &amp; junior marketers that are at the beginning of their journey &amp; not sure where to focus their efforts. 🧐<br/><br/>#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gamingindustry #videogames #marketing #indiegamedev #madewithunity<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/447/562/911/818/942/original/099550d9a4646130.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-08T13:29:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdy30gf72ml3gl48ypvchyy3ennwvlyl3e7m0gssgcgusph2t4d8gzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7rg0lzz I am back on TikTok - which #indiedev games &amp; companies should I follow? Thanks! 🙏<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/368/950/639/976/377/original/83a457fb266af5b9.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-10-25T16:15:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspenjnzr0wuqxtdkasf9rmsekr328d5hvek5rz668xpda0nzuu0ugzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7nve5a2 Steam capsule art freelancer needed! 🧑‍🎨<br/><br/>♦️ Ideally this person would have some experience making Steam capsule art, key art, promotional bits, ad banners<br/>♦️ Style, themes: serious, futuristic, scifi<br/><br/>Picture unrelated 😉 Big thx! ❤️<br/><br/>#gamedev #indiedev #digitalart #PortfolioDay<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/315/957/265/185/017/original/bc6888e1939f5165.png"> <br/> 2024-10-16T07:38:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsplsm5cxp7gec9scx695n7e96ky40stj5zmmv98fp9xlwuxt3963qzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7u4gnyg &#34;The Discovery Queue is why you give 30% to Valve&#34; 💸<br/><br/>Never forget that Steam actually gives you free targeted visibility you would not get any other way ❗️<br/><br/>🤓 Read the latest HTMAG by @AdventureMtn - <a href="https://howtomarketagame.com/2024/10/07/what-jonas-tyrollers-games-reveal-about-the-steam-algorithm/">https://howtomarketagame.com/2024/10/07/what-jonas-tyrollers-games-reveal-about-the-steam-algorithm/</a> <br/><br/>#gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/271/531/220/261/183/original/f20b9b4a887e8489.png"> <br/> 2024-10-08T11:20:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstf6a2r2wp8csmupczxw297crdqkxrnv22jnqygp9lw4sac3wrt9szyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7srx3n4 Wise words for #indiedev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/187/631/798/781/333/original/7be76564daf9dac8.png"> <br/> 2024-09-23T15:43:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstyja56ph2j8pj0a59muc4xfl2zrcdwxza02kc488eu5dn7qz88sczyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7frz9t4 Hello #indiedev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/187/618/385/162/603/original/be32e48ce8288373.png"> <br/> 2024-09-23T15:39:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspcmd0h4fu920sgg0q8phyqg2l3fpmmqqwx2frjt0nryvdffwzkrgzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7cgmqu3 Dear #indiedev - game marketing doesn&#39;t hurt, you just have to learn a little bit then simply start and keep going.<br/><br/>Need help? There are experts such as myself you can consult even for free.<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/107/421/478/342/065/original/f6da695c0fb579da.png"> <br/> 2024-09-09T11:45:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsplc8pdprep3tsj8dlxhlt6xv2jfjycxtk5fqe70llnawcgvcu9tgzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7rux0n5 ICYMI improved cross-promotion on Steam pages for #indiedev folks: <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/4145017/view/4578559379959234050">https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/4145017/view/4578559379959234050</a> 2024-09-05T13:08:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfxxp0qygvf03999xr55te8ryvftmalv3rhlhf3zrw2sydj3lvmtszyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags76n6hg7 Valueable #indiedev tip for #gamescom folks<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/113/005/167/779/842/691/original/00178764e58df5c8.png"> <br/> 2024-08-22T10:20:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9mal3grffr7xqfae86puxmrrvlaygsdm4kd8uk9rgfjwe8fy3eyczyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7yyc9mp I am currently looking for new indie game spaces for networking and I am unable travel. Do you know of any online spaces or online events that you recommend? 💬💼📊🕹️🧑‍💻<br/><br/>Picture: ReBoot (1994-2001), an animated show taking place in the virtual space! 👾<br/><br/>#indiedev #gamedev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/112/920/493/051/113/567/original/1cb7bce7b183e9df.png"> <br/> 2024-08-07T11:26:25Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvgy7vgz6rs2du4n4yve0lcvzcwtegmckfqd962zkntzy2gzyhmxgzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7ruul20 Sun Tzu said: He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. ⚔️<br/><br/>And you? Why are you releasing a game before you collect enough Steam wishlists? 🤯<br/><br/>Before executing a single marketing campaign, getting any traction on social media, or showing your game to video influencers? 💤<br/><br/>#gamemarketing #indiedev #gamedev #suntzu #theartofwar<br/><br/>1/?<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/112/909/453/303/377/253/original/7aa97f12b739a486.png"> <br/> 2024-08-05T12:39:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfahc9glx7rtx2l2xqmdjafe3ejnaxyc8t5cc7p0a4m6neud4dewgzyz22ysu0ptujzufhxv0zuqzus3t0hxfnvn8946dlp4qehmypzags7dstdpn Painfully true! 😔 But also important to understand!<br/><br/>Social media as a form of marketing works only if you put systematic &amp; smart work into it over a long period. 🏗️<br/><br/>You either invest time or money, remember that. ⚠️<br/><br/>Source: HTMAG newsletter @AdventureMtn <br/><br/>#indiedev #gamedev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodongamedevplace/media_attachments/files/112/885/992/323/228/464/original/909fc252f193f68f.png"> <br/> 2024-08-01T09:12:25Z