The HARSH TRUTH About Making INDIE-GAMES | Unity Devlog

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  • Опубліковано 9 тра 2024
  • In this video, I will discuss the harsh truth about making video games. There are 3 factors which lead to the failure of devs, and I am going to give you the recipe to conquer them!
    This video applies to all game developers, including Unity, Gdevelop, Godot and Unreal Engine!
    This is an indie game devlog.
    Please remember to like and subscribe!

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  • @DanGameDev
    @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +4

    What keeps you motivated when creating video games?

    • @user-zk1cu3ly9p
      @user-zk1cu3ly9p Місяць тому +4

      I have some of my best ideas when walking!

    • @KagakuGameStudios
      @KagakuGameStudios Місяць тому +1

      The idea that maybe ill find people that will relate to the struggles ive been through and know that they arent alone

    • @a6gitti
      @a6gitti Місяць тому +1

      Hm. The thirst for learning more and one day be able to create "everything" i want (end goal)

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +1

      @@a6gitti love that!

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому

      @user-zk1cu3ly9p 💯

  • @aynsjc
    @aynsjc Місяць тому +9

    You desrve more than 400 views, bro... Amazing Video ! 👌👌💻💻

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you so much, that's very kind of you!

  • @ZephyrA0
    @ZephyrA0 Місяць тому +4

    You got my attention. Liked the video, checked the channel's videos , and subscribed. I'll gladly follow your videos from now on ;)

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you so much, welcome to the channel!

  • @calebowens9075
    @calebowens9075 Місяць тому +4

    Nice video! I’m surprised you don’t have more subs.

  • @SolAuror
    @SolAuror Місяць тому +1

    So in touch, excellent video Dan, Subbed :)

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you so much - welcome to the channel :)

  • @maxfogens5893
    @maxfogens5893 Місяць тому +3

    Another great video! Any tips on marketing for a beginner indie game designer?

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +3

      Thanks for watching! Will be releasing a series on marketing for Steam specifically soon and will cover capsule art, trailers and screenshots as well as how to get Wishlists :)

  • @abdullaheta
    @abdullaheta 5 днів тому +1

    Great vid! keep it up

  • @MrMpa31
    @MrMpa31 Місяць тому +2

    Have you achieved success?

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +2

      I did not market Finding Ice very well so didn't get many sales. However, I've spent nearly 2 years learning how to do this so feel ready to share what I've found and launch my next game - thanks for watching!

  • @CafePoderoso
    @CafePoderoso 23 дні тому

    I'm a video editor from Brazil, I mainly watch youtube to learn something, but your title looked really curious to me because I aways wanted to try to develop my own game, so I keep a close eye on it. As I can see from your video, you had a bad time with marketing as you mentioned. Care to share more with us? What you would do different? What we can learn from it? What you would not do? In advance I would say, keep up the good work, cus...you reached Brazil with 830 subs. (including me now)

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  22 дні тому +1

      Hey, thank you so much for watching and supporting, it means a lot to me! I have recently released a full video on marketing and Wishlists so please go and have a watch!

  • @mattg1345
    @mattg1345 Місяць тому +4

    The video is only showing in a max of 360p

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +6

      Hey, thanks. I think it’s because I’ve only just uploaded it so it’s still generating the HD.

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +7

      1080p now working :)

    • @wpwscience4027
      @wpwscience4027 Місяць тому +3

      Got to start small yo

  • @GraySwanGames
    @GraySwanGames 28 днів тому

    Nice video. Marketing has been my problem for a long time. I hope you could elaborate more on marketing tips and tricks.

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  28 днів тому +1

      Thanks for watching. There is a whole video on marketing tips and tricks out now on the channel (it's the latest video)

  • @TrolledTGBot
    @TrolledTGBot Місяць тому +2

    love the quality of the videos

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you so much. Welcome to the channel :)

  • @olibohle
    @olibohle Місяць тому

    Nice video! keep going!

  • @kamathplays9625
    @kamathplays9625 Місяць тому +3

    I love this video. I've just watched a minute, but I'm still seeing the problems I'm facing while trying to start game dev. I'm someone who's always had a passion for game development, but have no background in coding, game development or even doing pixel art. I'm getting a lot of insight from this video. Is there any tips you'd give to someone who wants to make a 2d game in unity?

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +4

      Thank you so much for watching! I'm all about helping new devs get started and demystifying the process. In terms of 2D games, definitely look at the Thomas Brush videos on creating great art. Also, be sure to utilise Adobe Colour (it's free!) as you can upload a reference photo and get beautiful colour palettes in return!

    • @kamathplays9625
      @kamathplays9625 Місяць тому +2

      @@DanGameDev thank you for your tips! I'll definitely be commenting a lot for more insight in the new future, and I wish you good luck on your youtube journey as well!

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +2

      @@kamathplays9625 Thank you!

  • @laniakea1501
    @laniakea1501 18 днів тому

    whats the name of this game at 2:40?

  • @illuminum8576
    @illuminum8576 Місяць тому +2

    Nice, deserves more views

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel :)

  • @matthewschneider6725
    @matthewschneider6725 29 днів тому

    @4:07 - I feel like I must be misunderstanding something about the math here. 2 * 50 = 100, so you're saying that if a game in the genre you're considering has 2 or more reviews, it's an idea worth pursuing? Seems low.

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  28 днів тому

      Yes that math makes sense. It's not always going to be the case of course but I think that is what you can generally expect. I'd suggest looking at the minimum wage in your country and multiplying this by the hours spent on the project. This is going to be the biggest cost. 100 copies is great but if you don't make you're costs back you've made a loss :(

  • @justlearning1881
    @justlearning1881 10 днів тому

    Ive created 2 previous protoypes before pursuing the 3rd person action game im doing now!

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  10 днів тому +1

      Wow, that's great - congratulations! Proof of concept is certainly important!

    • @justlearning1881
      @justlearning1881 10 днів тому

      @@DanGameDev of course

  • @delta_mayur
    @delta_mayur Місяць тому

    this is the best video i ever watch. Nice explanation..
    👌👌👌👌

    • @DanGameDev
      @DanGameDev  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much, welcome to the channel! New video posted!

  • @a6gitti
    @a6gitti Місяць тому +2

    U got a sub bru

  • @gsestream
    @gsestream 23 дні тому

    peter, dont doubt, just believe, you can. dont copy your doubt to others. then they dont make their own games either. reliant on others. not good. be actually indie.

  • @rhiku117
    @rhiku117 19 днів тому

    Just wish I had more time but life

  • @boblako
    @boblako Місяць тому

    True harsh truth...

  • @Fact-Rusher
    @Fact-Rusher 28 днів тому

    but like... it IS hard and unsellable...

  • @astrrochroma
    @astrrochroma Місяць тому +1

    The Two Engines: Unreal and Unity