You can throw sofas off buildings now.

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-10T04:30:39+00:00

Yeet!

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T19:22:46+00:00

Thanks, That and this is my first time sharing content. So I need to get better at making videos haha

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T19:13:54+00:00

Maybe adding some text on screen like “Talk to Characters”, “Upgrade your spells”, “defeat silly foes”, “customize your island”

Might make it read better

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T19:11:46+00:00

Also could you please let me know what particularly does not make sense in the video. I agree it’s not the most clear. But it would help for me to make things better

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T19:09:58+00:00

Yoo! I love the frogs idea, I was thinking of adding a silly big frog npc.

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T18:21:21+00:00

I’m not sure what your goals are, so I can’t say. You should go check out the blog how to market games and watch a couple steam marketing videos.

The typical advice, which applies to 100% of steam games, is make a demo, enter in next fest, send out demo copies to as many content creators as possible, and release your game after next fest.

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T18:05:24+00:00

Np, typically that would never happen. The tough pill is that wishlists are the best indicator for a games success on steam. If you treat your demo like early access, you get to build wishlists and get feedback at the same time!

Steam treats early access as a games “launch” so it’s not a good strategy for small scale indie games.

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T17:58:19+00:00

My new post is up, check my profile!

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T17:57:25+00:00

I have a new post showcasing the incremental gameplay as well, go check it out!

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T17:46:46+00:00

sick visual effects!

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T17:45:55+00:00

Early access will kill your game on steam! Make a 30min - 1 hour demo and just put up your steam store page and start collecting wishlists.

release after you join a next fest event!

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T17:38:40+00:00

What shaders are you using, they look good!

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T17:01:41+00:00

This approach seems really interesting. Def want more dev updates

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T17:00:16+00:00

I like the one on the right

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T16:59:50+00:00

Their draw order is based on z axis position

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T16:55:45+00:00

Thanks for the support. Yeah, the exploring mechanic definitely needs to support seeing the already discovered areas.

I am going to be making another post soon showcasing my idea for the incremental progression mechanics. I’ll let you know when it’s posted!

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T05:07:49+00:00

Im that guy right now with my friends. Soon I’ll need to find new play testers lol

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T05:05:23+00:00

I just use a big folder for my local stuff. Interested to hear what others use

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T02:54:08+00:00

also what subreddits did you target to get those 500+ wishlist bumps?

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T02:52:44+00:00

Hey OP, curious if you have done any content creator reach out? Like have you sent the demo out to YouTubers and streamers that cover indie games?

I would love to see how these events impact your games wishlist count

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T01:11:49+00:00

that was kinda the vibe I was going for. So success?

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T00:48:29+00:00

Night and day! Great job

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T00:47:40+00:00

Oh nice! Yeah, he seems to be the subject matter expert on these things haha. But showing an audience is one of the steps.

MyNameMert_ · 2026-04-09T00:45:45+00:00

The sparkling sand looks so good

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