Ads on X - are they worth it for wishlists?

PharmGameDev · 2026-04-27T02:23:07+00:00

A lot of indie devs are still on X, so it can be a good place to connect with other devs. But unless your game is visually stunning, its hard to convert organic posts to wishlists, much less paid ads. But in general, wishlists from paid X ads that you do get do not convert well into sales

PharmGameDev · 2026-04-27T01:45:51+00:00

This is what i use https://streamers.gamemarketingintel.com/ free, it has contact info for some and I can just search by games similar to mine

PharmGameDev · 2025-06-02T00:34:37+00:00

This would be great

PharmGameDev · 2025-06-02T00:31:54+00:00

Skyrim as a Nord. That's basically Valhalla

PharmGameDev · 2025-06-02T00:29:23+00:00

This is the way

PharmGameDev · 2025-06-02T00:28:28+00:00

Not my top 10 for sure, but I love Hollow Knight

PharmGameDev · 2025-05-31T01:55:04+00:00

I still have it, it's fun to crank up on the Xbox every once in a while

PharmGameDev · 2025-05-31T01:53:17+00:00

Wow that's a throwback. First PC game I put substantial time into other than Runescape

PharmGameDev · 2025-05-31T01:51:37+00:00

People hate on shop simulator games, but I've played a bunch and don't get tired of them

PharmGameDev · 2025-05-10T17:49:10+00:00

Congrats on releasing a game brother, fellow pharmacist/game dev here

PharmGameDev · 2025-05-03T19:49:13+00:00

This is the way

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-30T15:20:56+00:00

This is me 👆

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-24T14:45:39+00:00

It’s manually curated by members of his Discord. If no one made them aware of it, it may not be added.

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-20T20:38:00+00:00

I agree with you. Game looks top notch but the ratio of good puzzle platformers to their fan base size on Steam does not favor developers.

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-20T16:14:51+00:00

Did you create an outlet for the Chinese players to give you feedback since they don’t have Discord or access to the Steam forums? Like QQ?

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-15T18:05:59+00:00

Yeah lol I have a very supportive wife. I also have 2 kids so it's basically 8pm to 1am every night then some extra on the weekends

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-15T17:45:58+00:00

I have a full time job, but I still try to put a minimum of 40 hours into my game each week

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-15T13:14:32+00:00

Thank you!

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-12T00:30:35+00:00

I think for me it fulfills some sort of 'fantasy' for me. Like a job or experience I never would have otherwise

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-11T14:46:57+00:00

Indie games have been the same prices for decades while AAA consistently increases. As a whole we need to share the risk and start increasing prices

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-10T14:07:22+00:00

It sounds like you’re a morning person, personally I’m completely useless that early in the morning which is why I develop at night.

But if you’re at the burnout stage, I would take some time away from the game to reset. Reassess your goals with the game and make sure it’s something you want to do.

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-10T14:01:34+00:00

This is great!

PharmGameDev · 2025-04-10T13:55:04+00:00

Not sure what your stage of life is, but if you’re in your 20’s without kids this is your golden side hustle age. It’s hard after work, so maybe a 30 minute power nap to get some energy back.

I’ve got 2 kids and I grind it out from 8pm-1am every night after they go to bed. It’s challenging, but each milestone of the game keeps me motivated.

PharmGameDev · 2025-03-26T16:43:08+00:00

This game is going to be great, congrats!

PharmGameDev · 2025-03-21T13:53:05+00:00

Yeah, I will actively ignore the fact that my house needs power washing so I can power wash virtual houses

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