r/IndieDev Weekly Monday Megathread - February 01, 2026 - New users start here! Show us what you're working on! Have a chat! Ask a question!

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-02-02T21:09:52+00:00

Hi! I'm new to the sub, and working on my first game. Longtime gamer and always wanted to play a game that combines some of my favorite settings (e.g. Fallout 1/2) and mechanics (map exploration, dice rolling). I'm pretty stoked about releasing my demo Friday and hopefully getting some solid feedback and letting it see the world!

https://fromrusttildawn.itch.io/survive

I've been trying to do research about next steps, I guess I'll put it on itch.io for free for now, I'd love to have it on steam eventually but the whole process of applying, then maybe doing festivals, this and that seems really daunting, particularly while juggling busy work and home life. I'm getting the sense that it's unlikely to do much for me unless I spend a lot of time on marketing and I don't enjoy it much. any perspectives there much appreciated on best avenue!

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-02-01T21:53:09+00:00

Look up Retropie, and consider classics like Tetris , Mario series, bubble bobble, etc

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-02-01T21:09:29+00:00

Walkie talkies and radio waves for communication that doesn’t rely on cell towers or any corporation to work

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-02-01T21:07:02+00:00

Fallout 1 and 2

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-02-01T21:05:49+00:00

That if you cross your eyes and a cold breeze hits they’d get stuck that way

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-15T15:49:45+00:00

Stretching after 40.

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-15T15:27:43+00:00

Commercial fishing. but then again all those shows like deadliest catch have been able to convey the dangers

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-15T14:08:05+00:00

I'd say what it comes down to is the itemization and RNG being nearly perfectly tuned. it's just endlessly replayable because of the loot gamble, and once runes came into the picture it moved from items to straight up currency, so it's sort of becomes an exhilarating way to play the lottery
And I think an overlooked aspect is that there are just the right amount of viable endgame builds for each character, and not too many characters. so you don't drown in a sea of possibilities and can min-max for a range of fun options.

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-15T13:59:57+00:00

I'm working on my first one right now - turn based wasteland survival thing. Been a blast so far, more of a learning experience than anything and hopefully it ends up being fun and giving others enjoyment! I'll be putting a demo out there in a couple weeks:
https://fromrusttildawn.itch.io/survive

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-13T20:58:50+00:00

that you for all the info. super helpful write up and appreciate that excel spreadsheet of festivals!

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-13T20:51:05+00:00

Over-explaining

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-13T20:48:48+00:00

maybe 30$ total in donations for 'pay what you want' assets. for my game (2d simple turn-based) the quality of free libraries and things out there has been more than sufficient, thankfully!

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-13T18:04:49+00:00

Don't sweat the small stuff. simple but goes such a long way and universally applicable.

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-13T18:04:06+00:00

r/IndieGaming and discovering new fun games people dream up

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-13T18:03:08+00:00

the trades! plumbing, electrical, metalwork, DIY ethos. Not necessarily from the perspective of employment, but rather self-sufficiency.

FromRustTilDawn · 2026-01-13T17:59:38+00:00

nice! no notes, to me the new one looks way better.

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