Steam: Tips and tricks about marketing, sales and information
Your capsule art is the handshake between your game and a potential player. A bad one means they never even see your trailer. I have compiled the absolute essentials here: where to check the rules, where to find free assets, and the exact dimensions you need for Steam and Itch.io.
This guide covers the "Start at the End" design philosophy, the importance of ludonarrative harmony, and how to use ARGs like Inscryption to build a community. It also provides a roadmap of tools and genres for aspiring developers.
Making a platformer in the current market is an act of bravery. With the genre flooded with competition, "good" isn't good enough anymore. We explore the hard truths of the market and offer actionable tips on pixel consistency, reactive menus, and smart difficulty settings to help your game survive.
The Anatomy of Dread and Horror Designing effective horror is a paradox. As developers, we need players to understand mechanics to progress, but the moment they fully understand the threat, the fear dies. The biggest enemy of horror isn’t bad…
In preparing for my own future launches of games, I’ve been deep-diving into what makes a Steam store page actually convert visitors into players. The biggest mistake? Hiding the gameplay behind fancy words.Here are some tips and tricks for your…
