FirstLook Team
· 2 min read
Are you an indie dev working on a game? Great! Reddit is a great place to connect with other devs, and perhaps even build a community around your game.
Why should you use Reddit as an indie dev?#
There are multiple reasons why, but to list a few:
It’s great for sharing valueable insights
Many devs use Reddit to share valuable insights and knowledge. How many wishlists did they get from participating in Steam Next Fest, paid ads, working with content creators? How many copies sold in the first month as a result?
It’s a good place to ask for honest feedback
Putting yourself and your project out there can be scary. But getting honest feedback (both positive and negative) from other devs can help you improve your game, we’re all in this together after all!
With all of this said, here are 10 subreddits worth joining as an Indie game developer:
1. r/gamedev#
- Largest general game-development subreddit.
- Covers programming, art, music, marketing, and business aspects of game development.
- Great for technical questions and industry discussions.
2. r/IndieDev#
- Dedicated specifically to indie developers sharing projects and devlogs.
- Posts often include screenshots, GIFs, and questions about development.
3. r/GameDevelopment#
- More serious discussion-focused subreddit.
- Topics include design theory, programming techniques, and industry insights.
4. r/IndieGaming#
- Focused on indie games themselves, but many devs post progress and launch announcements.
- Useful for visibility and community feedback.
5. r/playmygame#
- Devs post playtest builds and demos.
- Good place to gather early feedback and testers.
6. r/gamedevclassifieds#
- A marketplace subreddit for hiring artists, programmers, composers, or collaborators.
- Frequently used by indie teams forming new projects.
7. r/gamedevscreens#
- Developers share screenshots and short clips of games in development.
- Great for quick visual feedback and exposure.
8. r/unity3d#
- Focused on Unity engine developers.
- Useful for troubleshooting and sharing tools.
9. r/godot#
- Community around the Godot game engine.
- Active with tutorials, assets, and help threads.
10. r/PixelArt#
- Very popular for pixel artists working on indie games.
- Devs post sprites, tilesets, and animations for critique.