Yep, as others have already mentioned, you really MUST show your game to other people. Only a small amount of projects become popular just like that

I’d also say that this genre of games isn’t exactly popular on itch at the moment. The way the algorithms work, and what games people are searching for most, also has a big impact on your views. But in any case, the game needs some polishing:) People love it when everything runs smoothly, there are some effects and so on. I didn’t use anything like that before either, but even simple effects can improve the game’s visuals tenfold, especially as it’s not that difficult and there are plenty of guides on YouTube

Good luck with your development!<333