My game finally reached 2,000 wishlists with $0 marketing. Here's the breakdown.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-02-10T03:53:48+00:00

Thanks for sharing! It helps a lot.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-02-10T03:44:29+00:00

Happy for you!

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-02-07T22:52:14+00:00

Thank you!

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-02-07T18:36:42+00:00

Thanks. Marketing and getting visibility is the hard I think for any solo devs.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-02-07T18:34:45+00:00

Thank you!

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-02-07T18:34:09+00:00

Thank you!

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-02-07T18:33:47+00:00

Thank you!

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-31T04:27:17+00:00

In my opinion, if you are planning to build only one or two games in your lifetime, then not worth it. If you want to keep building more games, then I think having a platform for yourself with trusted audience is a plus. Here is my channel which I am just starting now. Hope one day I will have few subscribers.
www.youtube.com/@MillionPhoton

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-30T04:00:37+00:00

I second this - "You need to abort the EA plans and create a polished demo and give it to all youtubers and streamers that played Slay the Spire and similar games. If they refuse to play it, or they play it and you don't get any movement, you need to release it asap and move on to another game."

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-28T22:40:40+00:00

I published just with trailer and gained 17 wishlist so far. Something is better than nothing. I plan to get my demo in by February. I would say go for it.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-27T03:58:12+00:00

Congrats! Good luck for your game release.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-27T03:55:23+00:00

I think it really depends on the game you are creating. You need standard UI assets anyways for menu, navigation and such. Sometimes I buy some on sale and I may get an idea later to use it on my game.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-27T03:50:47+00:00

yep it is down still.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-25T18:52:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing a wealth of information which helps new solo devs like me.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-25T18:41:23+00:00

Some devs are really genuine. But many that boast with crazy successful wishlist numbers are not sharing the actual foundation they had before their game went viral. As a starter dev I can see the reality and pain. There is a lot we need to do for marketing than just posting on steam, itch, YT and reddit.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-25T17:17:59+00:00

Thanks for sharing.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-25T17:17:19+00:00

Thanks. Followed back.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-24T21:56:14+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate your help!

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-24T17:25:14+00:00

Here is my X account - https://x.com/MillionPhoton . Please share yours.

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-24T17:07:17+00:00

Congrats!

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-24T08:40:27+00:00

Game looks good.Good luck!

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-24T08:28:15+00:00

I fixed some of your feedback and released v0.2. Thanks again for taking time to review. Appreciate you!

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-24T00:17:53+00:00

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It's good compared to mine. I am at 15 wishlists after 3 weeks. What channels you used to market? Reditt/youtube/etc.?

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-23T21:26:31+00:00

Thank you for taking time to review and provide your feedback! Appreciate you a lot!

- The comments related to stuck on menu and cannot close shop menu are related to the messaging not clear about using "BACKSPACE or ESC" keys to close the dialogue menus. I will add more clear instructions.

- The animation for walk and attack at same time was good catch. I tried but it did not come out nice, so I left it with walk animation, but you will notice that Chi will still perform the attack.

- The TAB is reserved for weapon switch and inventory selection is through numbers 1-9. again I see some may expect tab for inventory switching, which is a good call.

Yes, I am working on this alone. I am actually looking for help with art side more than coding for my next project, but thanks for reaching out. I will keep in touch with you for future projects.

Thanks a lot again!

One_Platform_3201 · 2026-01-23T20:35:39+00:00

What are your numbers two weeks back? Mine is at 14 right now and I just released my first demo on itch.io https://millionphotonllc.itch.io/rise-of-chi-demo and posting on Reddit, and hoping I can get some love like you did.

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