

Full Time Game Dev
Thomas Brush
Discover how you can make independent games from the comfort of your own home. Listen to stories from Thomas Brush and his guests, all indies making a full time living making their own indie games. Please subscribe, leave a review, and check out our free game kit, courses, and more (links in the episode descriptions)!
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Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 11min
Ep. 021 - How He Made $3,000,000 From His Indie 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/

Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 35min
Ep. 020 - How This Game Dev Got 150,000 Wishlists In A Month
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

Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 23min
Ep. 019 - How To Make Money As A Game Dev
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

Aug 23, 2024 • 24min
Ep. 018 - 10 Years Of Game Dev Experience In 20 Minutes
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.

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep. 017 - He Knew Nothing.... But Got His Indie Game Published
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

Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep. 016 - Is The Indie Game Dream Still A Thing?
In this podcast episode, I chat with Josh Chambers, the creator of Layers Deep, about how he went full time with just a concept!
► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar
► Wishlist Layers Deep: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870250/Layers_Deep/
► 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

Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 52min
Ep. 015 - How This Game Dev Made Over $1,000,000
In this podcast episode, I chat with Danny Weinbaum about how he made his massively successful indie game.► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures
► Wishlist Songs of Glimmerwick: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706510/Songs_of_Glimmerwick/
► 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

Jul 12, 2024 • 55min
Ep. 014 - How This Game Dev Got 100,000 Wishlists In A Week
In this podcast episode, Gavin Eisenbeigz, the creator of Choo Choo Charles, and I discuss how he got 100,000 wishlists for the second time! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures
► Wishlist Cuffbust: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/CUFFBUST/
► 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

Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 24min
Ep. 013 - I Quit My Job To Make Games ALONE
In this podcast episode, I chat with Thomas Stewart, who's one of my Full Time Game Dev students and the creator of Tanks But No Tanks and Bridges & Docks.
► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar
► Get Bridges & Docks: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741090/Bridges__Docks/
► Get Tanks But No Tanks: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631630/Tanks_But_No_Tanks/
► Subscribe to Thomas Stewart's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasStewartDev
► 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

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep. 012 - How My Game Made $150,000 With NO EXPERIENCE
In this podcast episode, I chat with Chris Stair, creator of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, about how he made $150,000 with no experience.
► Learn to make 6-figures with a demo: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/61024
► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614440/B_Path_of_the_Teal_Lotus/
► 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