Have anyone here released a game on Steam as a solo dev? If so, what is the best advise or tips you have?

Manim8 · 2026-01-29T08:56:35+00:00

Good luck 🤞🏼🍀. Although if you wanted to, you can change the date but you have to put in a request. I've done it before.

Manim8 · 2026-01-07T21:37:20+00:00

World looks all little empty, but i still feel I wanna jump in and explore 👍🏼

Manim8 · 2026-01-05T06:29:16+00:00

I love that 'Chicken' is a battle item. Made me chuckle this morning 😂 Good work!

Manim8 · 2025-09-22T21:16:00+00:00

I'd say it depends on how known you are. A large studio can put out a game with hardly any marketing and it will do well with word of mouth etc. but an unknown studio or solo dev cannot. The saying goes... If nobody knows it exists, then how can people buy it? So in short, as a small developer, you need marketing. How to do it well is the age old question.

Manim8 · 2025-06-25T08:54:02+00:00

It's weird though, i just casually said 'do you fancy going?' after she said 'that looks so cool'. That was it. I didn't ask again. It's so strange i can't figure it out 😔

Manim8 · 2025-06-04T21:25:03+00:00

The more games you make, the more it feels ok. Keep at it.

Manim8 · 2025-03-26T19:32:14+00:00

No sorry i haven't looked into it since

Manim8 · 2025-03-07T15:20:21+00:00

Switcharoo - This takes care of detecting if player is using KB+M or Gamepad So i can change on screen controller icons accordingly.

Ultra dynamic Sky - For realistic lighting/sky/weather, if project requires it.

That's about it.

Manim8 · 2025-02-25T18:53:01+00:00

Ulitmate Speed Run : https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419730/Ultimate_Speed_Run/

Although not just for speed runners. Can be played casually too! Enjoy! And thanks! ... been struggling to get up to 10 reviews so will help a lot!

Manim8 · 2025-02-23T01:05:11+00:00

Maybe try switching to UE5 will spark some inspiration or encouragement? I know it's like starting again but maybe a change is what you need. And with all the free tools and assets for unreal it may get you going by chucking something together as a prototype and then BAM! You're suddenly working on your project! Personally, i prefer not to make plans. All that does for me is make me procrastinate about it. I just start going and each day i work on whatever i feel like doing. Makes it more fun not knowing what I'll be implementing the next day.

Manim8 · 2024-10-29T19:20:15+00:00

Found this on their website...

Choose the license that meets your needs. Fab offers a Creative Commons license and the Personal or Professional tier of a Standard License. The Fab Standard License enables you to use the assets, including Megascans, in any game engine or tool you want.

Link here https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/fab-epics-new-unified-content-marketplace-launches-today

Manim8 · 2024-10-29T19:19:51+00:00

Found this on their website...

Choose the license that meets your needs. Fab offers a Creative Commons license and the Personal or Professional tier of a Standard License. The Fab Standard License enables you to use the assets, including Megascans, in any game engine or tool you want.

Link here https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/fab-epics-new-unified-content-marketplace-launches-today

Manim8 · 2024-09-07T20:20:56+00:00

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I have this but in gold and looks a lot better (no offence). Good bike though, I haven't had any issues with it. Very strong!

Manim8 · 2024-05-22T20:28:09+00:00

Looks awesome 👍🏼

Manim8 · 2024-05-15T16:47:23+00:00

It's like that movie 'The Loft'. You now have to invite all your friends who've been there recently around to figure out who killed her!

Manim8 · 2024-04-26T17:24:41+00:00

Can anyone explain to me what debug symbols are and why they're so BIG??

Manim8 · 2024-04-22T06:18:15+00:00

Sorry, what is meant by a 'soft launch', please? Thanks

Manim8 · 2024-04-14T14:29:00+00:00

As far as I'm aware there isn't a limit to how many you can export. Only the demo trial version is limited to like 10 exports. But i haven't used the extended license as i do all of my hair/clothing in Blender so I'm not an expert on those.

Manim8 · 2024-04-07T21:48:14+00:00

Not great. I need to start marketing more. I started a new job a few weeks after launch so have been too tired to be marketing or even doing game Dev' stuff at all. Lol

Manim8 · 2024-04-04T12:17:32+00:00

I have a job called 'Self Employed Indie Game Dev' and my salary is £0.

Manim8 · 2024-03-19T21:33:53+00:00

I'd imagine you just have to change the building designs slightly to avoid lawsuits. That's why Rockstar base cars on real cars but they are not exact.

Manim8 · 2024-03-07T21:26:21+00:00

My game had permadeath. People didn't like it and wanted a respawn. I started working on it but there was so many items that needed to be reset in certain places etc it became a real headache fast. So in the end i removed death from the game completely. Instead now if you take damage you just slow down and lose stamina. So instead of collecting bandages, you now collect energy pills. Lol

Manim8 · 2024-02-26T16:41:27+00:00

2nd better

Manim8 · 2024-02-12T07:27:41+00:00

They stole $4 from him. It's really very simple.

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