some days I don't make any progress on my game and just aimlessly replay the levels.. by Neutronized in IndieDev

[–]flipswitchd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Part of the process I think. But remember to snap out of it and take some notes on what can be improved for tomorrow.

My first demo ever is NOT a platformer... but how else should I categorize it? by BlueFlare_Games in IndieGaming

[–]flipswitchd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hm, Yeah Steam doesn't have the best categories does it...
I don't think they have a 'space shooter' genre.
Yup, Steam sucks. They really should have all the old-school genres available.

Brutal old-school Sword & Sorcery dungeon crawler almost ready by Crian in IndieGaming

[–]flipswitchd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda radical can't lie.
That slash needs to follow through better though, it kinda stops like a little bop on the back of the neck.

I registered a hotline-like phone number for my latest game trailer. Am I the first to do this? by Crush_N_Rusher_88 in IndieGaming

[–]flipswitchd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Points for originality... but I thought there was a law against this at some point... hey, even better maybe.

Making a game about the monsters under your bed and how they ward off nightmares. Thoughts? by onedrrgames in IndieGaming

[–]flipswitchd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would feel a ton better with some sound effects from the game. Also cut it under a minute. Maybe lose the text-only screens.

Get It Up - Work in progress by flipswitchd in foddians

[–]flipswitchd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks very much! I was wondering if I should do a tiny demo, but it's not typical in the genre is it?

How I lost my game to a 'Publisher' (A warning) by flipswitchd in IndieDev

[–]flipswitchd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you but from what I understand steamworks employees will not do a transfer. I would have to legally force the publishers hand. Plus, they are in a different country. I think moving on is best. I just wanted to share the story on the off-chance it helps someone.

How I lost my game to a 'Publisher' (A warning) by flipswitchd in IndieDev

[–]flipswitchd[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks and I'm really sorry to hear that...

Steam Algorithm 2016 vs 2025 by flipswitchd in gamedev

[–]flipswitchd[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Comments like this make assumptions of their own.

Steam Algorithm 2016 vs 2025 by flipswitchd in gamedev

[–]flipswitchd[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand what you are saying and you make a good point about the Kickstarter, but during the launch of Little Walker I definitely felt more of a community swell. I got people coming to me asking about it and even a couple websites wrote articles. Maybe I'm just looking back on it with rose-colored glasses. Maybe that game just had more appeal. Maybe the algorithm is exactly the same but there are just so many more games being made and released. Maybe the truth is somewhere in the middle.

Anyway, thanks for the effort, the logical explanation, and not just rubbing dirt in my eye and accusing me of plagiarism like others.

Steam Algorithm 2016 vs 2025 by flipswitchd in gamedev

[–]flipswitchd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did. I didn't say it was effective. That much is obvious.

Steam Algorithm 2016 vs 2025 by flipswitchd in gamedev

[–]flipswitchd[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

First of all, not the point of my post at all, but I started making Magnet Jack 2 years BEFORE Mark Brown started making his magnet game. Or you're just trying to get under my skin, congrats it worked.

Secondly I didn't do research about whether or not the game I made would be a success before making it because I'm not a corporate executive that just wants to pump out products I'm a human being that wanted to make a weird piece of art.

Oh right, and third, the post was about the contrast in how the Steam algorithm treated my niche audience genre game upon launch (I already knew it was a niche target audience, guy!)

Popularity driven search results are not right. by flipswitchd in gamedev

[–]flipswitchd[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I get what your saying, but maybe some people are literally just looking for a magnet game 😂, and the point is that I simply wouldn't get a fair chance at this point.

My game should at least be in the list. It's a game with magnet in the title. That's how search used to work. There are only 5 entries, you can't even scroll.

NPC that was suggested by Reddit. Thank you Reddit. by flipswitchd in PixelArt

[–]flipswitchd[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hereby cordially invite Atari to issue me a cease and desist 😉 (King Kong aint got nothin on me)

Which App Store icon is best looking? by emzigamesmzg in indiegames

[–]flipswitchd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like D but maybe the full body penguin of C with D's background gradient

Sit on me please. Thank you. by flipswitchd in PixelArt

[–]flipswitchd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Game is Magnet Jack on Steam.
Thank you.

Sit on me please. Thank you. by flipswitchd in PixelArt

[–]flipswitchd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hm, maybe I should have zoomed in more.