The Thomas Brush Show

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  

Eli Brewer, an indie game developer and founder of Treefall Studios, discusses his journey to making a full-time income from small games. He reveals how to turn criticism into opportunity, shares insights on effective YouTube content, and explains the importance of niche franchises. Eli emphasizes adapting to market changes with low-risk projects and offers strategies for successful game releases on console versus Steam. His insights on pricing experiments and building franchises provide valuable tips for aspiring game developers.

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 

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   

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 

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