Mark Brown, creator of the influential YouTube channel Game Maker's Toolkit, shares his journey from journalism to indie game development with his new title, Mind Over Magnet. He discusses the balance between audience engagement and game distribution, emphasizing the power of a built-in fanbase. The conversation highlights the emotional challenges indie developers face, including self-doubt and perfectionism. Brown also delves into the importance of sound design, testing, and realistic goal-setting to enhance gameplay and ensure resonance with players.

I chat with legendary game marketer Chris Zukowski about how indies can sell their games in 2025. ► Get Chris awesome newsletter (for real it's incredible): https://howtomarketagame.com/free/ ► Learn how to make money from your indie games (free webinar): https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures  

In this discussion with Jonathan Blow, the renowned developer behind Braid and The Witness, listeners delve into the future of indie game creation in 2025. Blow highlights the saturation of the market and the struggle for visibility among quality games. He shares insights on integrating AI into game development, the evolving strategies for launching indie titles, and the challenges posed by modern hardware and software. The conversation emphasizes innovation, community engagement, and the need for financial resilience in today's competitive gaming landscape.

Does indie game marketing matter in 2025? Me and my buddy Jason Smith chat about this, and his latest game's launch on Steam. Btw, you can get 50% off Full Time Game Dev for Black Friday: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-black-friday

In this podcast episode, I chat with Tomas Sala about the state of the games industry, especially for solo devs! ► Play Bulwark Evolution: https://store.steampowered.com/app/290100/Bulwark_Evolution_Falconeer_Chronicles/ ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-15-minute-3D-game

In this podcast episode, I chat with Julian Ball, creator of Len's Island about how he made 3 million bucks before evening finishing his game... ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Play Len's Island: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1335830/Lens_Island/

In this podcast episode, I chat with David Wehle about his next game, and how he took a massive gamble on a dream project. ► Support David and enroll in his course: https://courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked?coupon_code=WHSTHOMAS80&product_id=3035771 ► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1559720/We_Harvest_Shadows/ ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar  

In this podcast episode, I chat with Eli Brewer about how he makes a full time income with his small indie games! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Follow Eli on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/treefallstudios ► Check out Eli's game "The Perplexing Orb: Bounce Challenge": https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4947-PPSA23047_00-BOUNCECHALLENGE1 ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

Discover a streamlined three-step approach to kickstart your indie game development career. Learn the importance of product creation and audience building while generating wishlists. Explore strategies for creating a sustainable business model, including valuable micro games. The journey highlights personal experiences with customer engagement on platforms like YouTube, alongside tackling the challenges of stress management in a creative industry.

In this podcast episode, I chat with Devon Parsons about how he went full time indie with no knowledge of game dev! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar  ► Wishlist Elements: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1468110/Elements/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page