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How can I sell my indie game?
3 ways to sell your indie games
- Sell via platforms for gamers. Some of the most popular distribution platforms include Steam, Desura, and GOG.
- Sell to business. As opposed to gamer’s distribution platforms, developers can also sell their games to wholesale and retail businesses.
- Sell via your own website.
Where can I advertise my video game?
11 Video Game Marketing Strategies You Can Use Right Now
- Game marketing on YouTube.
- Game marketing through blogging.
- App store optimization for games.
- Branch out to multiple app stores.
- Facebook and Instagram game marketing.
- Appear on gaming podcasts.
- Game marketing on Reddit.
- Game marketing through review websites.
How much does a indie game make?
Over 50% of indie games never make more than $4,000. These games never generate enough revenue to cover the development time and other costs. An average indie game makes $3,947 (this is actually median, average is not a good measure as it’s significantly distorted by top earners).
Where to promote your indie game-Buildbox?
Famous Minecraft developer, Markus Persson ‘Notch’ used the TigSource developer forum to get the word out about his upcoming game and gain valuable feedback during his development process. Indie online communities are ideal to use for promotions both pre and post-release of your game.
What’s the best way to promote an indie game?
Facebook groups are also excellent places to promote your indie game. You can search for virtually any type of group on Facebook, click join, and instantly start connecting with others who have the same interests. Find gamers who are passionate about your retro style games, racing, iOS, or Android apps. The more exposure, the better.
Is it free to market an indie game?
Marketing your indie game is never 100% free. It will cost you time and energy. But if you don’t do it, you won’t sell anything. I sell products, and trust me, that’s how it is. No communication, no sales.
Where can I promote my game on social media?
And of course, there’s also social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. All of these places give you access to millions of people that may want to play your game. A recent Statista study revealed that by 2021, there would be an estimated 3.2 billion social media users.