Why My Indie Game Got So Popular So Quickly

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  • Опубліковано 26 січ 2025

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  • @Danidev
    @Danidev Рік тому +1639

    That's awesome man, workshop support would be hugeeee

    • @ehrenmelone
      @ehrenmelone Рік тому +312

      no way you are still alive

    • @heartmype1
      @heartmype1 Рік тому +38

      Real

    • @lololy
      @lololy Рік тому +80

      You know its a brilliant game when Dani comments on it

    • @zoteling2817
      @zoteling2817  Рік тому +356

      thanks dani! Its crazy to see you comment, u have been a huge inspiration for me in my game dev journey

    • @Xyz-tw8ym
      @Xyz-tw8ym Рік тому +33

      Dani ...
      I miss you

  • @Bumpy1-1
    @Bumpy1-1 Рік тому +319

    Me and my friends had a "bad games night" safe to say that we ended up playing for a good few hours and it was a blast, good work man thanks for making this gem 🙂

  • @ProbablyM_S
    @ProbablyM_S Рік тому +187

    1.2 Million views lmao you actually deserve it the game is really fun and thanks for making it f2p f2p is the only reason I got to play this game otherwise I wouldn't have gotten to play this masterpiece my country is in inflation like really bad and also how optimized this game is it works on 50-60 fps on medium on 10+ year old device its like mind blowing specially bc this game features active ragdolls and physics

    • @zoteling2817
      @zoteling2817  Рік тому +19

      Glad you like it!

    • @x3ll3nmusic
      @x3ll3nmusic Рік тому +4

      What do you mean by "1.2 million views" ? He has less than 500 currently (though he really deserves the figure you said)

    • @ProbablyM_S
      @ProbablyM_S Рік тому

      @@x3ll3nmusic I was talking about telegram post or whatever its called 's views

    • @animationandextra7873
      @animationandextra7873 Рік тому

      @@x3ll3nmusicHe means in the telegram group chat

    • @znotchill
      @znotchill Рік тому

      @@x3ll3nmusic the amount of message views in the russian telegram chat

  • @eldritchbeauty
    @eldritchbeauty Рік тому +59

    Man, congratulations on the success! Yes, there were bugs, but you worked hard to fix them and make your game better. And honestly, dedication to making sure your game was as free of bugs as possible is becoming rarer these days. Super inspiring.

  • @AIAdev
    @AIAdev Рік тому +20

    epic game mate! congrats on your games success. Just releasing a banger of a game effortlessly

  • @eboatwright_
    @eboatwright_ Рік тому +27

    I really love the color effects you've used; makes the game look soooo much more interesting

  • @NotPensive
    @NotPensive Рік тому +31

    I can't see why you're so underrated on youtube! You really do deserve more!
    Wish you luck on your game :)

  • @MINIMAN10000
    @MINIMAN10000 Рік тому +4

    Being able to see your bug squashing bring your game from 70% to 90% must have been so satisfying, that's great work.

  • @LazyGamesDev
    @LazyGamesDev Рік тому +1

    Congrats, Can't wait to see more in the future!

  • @gavinanderson8870
    @gavinanderson8870 Рік тому +2

    he basically gave spiderman a gun, my dreams have become 10% fulfilled

  • @georgmethner9886
    @georgmethner9886 Рік тому +2

    damn with the neutral milk hotel music in the background is fire

  • @pebble32
    @pebble32 Рік тому +1

    this game look exactly like some childhood dream bro, like the various types of guns and everything man. that combined with the fact that you can simply grapple around the map is such a good idea. def checking this game out

  • @r-saint
    @r-saint Рік тому +3

    You can't directly buy games in steam from Russia, that boosts popularity of any f2p games there.

    • @spacewhalemilk
      @spacewhalemilk Рік тому

      Is that why open source games have a big Russian community?

  • @BobsiTutorial
    @BobsiTutorial Рік тому +2

    Huuge gratz man. That's awesome to see, and a really cool game!

    • @zoteling2817
      @zoteling2817  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Cool to see you comment, I'm switching the game over to fishnet atm and have used some of your tutorials to learn how everything works :)

    • @BobsiTutorial
      @BobsiTutorial Рік тому +1

      @@zoteling2817 How fun! Glad to hear it is working out for you

  • @alpaykol9890
    @alpaykol9890 Рік тому +3

    Love the backing track choices 👍

  • @x3ll3nmusic
    @x3ll3nmusic Рік тому +2

    I actually stumbled upon your game, looks like a lot of fun ! I'll definitely try it out :)
    Keep up the good work !

  • @pyronix
    @pyronix Рік тому

    congrats man! :) good luck on the future of your game! keep up the good work

  • @levirichardosn9595
    @levirichardosn9595 6 місяців тому

    this is me and my friends new fav game rn, thank you for all of your work!

  • @pvini07BR
    @pvini07BR Рік тому +3

    man, i think what discourages me the most into making a full indie game, is that i know that when i release it, only a few people will play it, and my game will feel like a failure. no matter how much time i spent on my game, in the end, its very likely nobody will ever give attention to it. and i dont even know any advertisement tricks either, and this happens not only for games, but for any sort of original content that i make.
    you know, for me, the most rewarding thing about making games is actually seeing people enjoying your work. i dont care about money, i dont mind making my game free and open source, as long as i see people enjoying my game, and that is my life dream that i have no idea how to achieve. do you have any tips? idk if you will even read this comment, but i feel like this is an opportunity to talk about this situation ive been struggling.

    • @o1-preview
      @o1-preview Рік тому +1

      keeping putting it out there and change if it doesn't get the result you want, stick to what gives better results and keep trying, statistically, most will fail

    • @donr123
      @donr123 Рік тому

      I would recommend building a game without the idea of it being a succes. If the first game that you make fails, you learn from that and try again. There is always a possibility that you fail, but I think that you can learn and improve a lot more on failing than on succeeding.
      Imagine this, you make your first game and it’s a giant succes. After that, you will always compare your game to that first big succes, likely not innovating anymore. You will hang on to your first product too much, hampering your progress in the end.
      Failure is only the end if you let it be the end.

    • @o1-preview
      @o1-preview Рік тому

      @@donr123 thanks don, I needed to hear that.

  • @GarrettTallent
    @GarrettTallent 11 місяців тому

    Congrats man! Good to see indies finding some success after their hard work! Keep it up!

  • @SauceBlob
    @SauceBlob Рік тому

    I’ll check it out later. Looks fun

  • @mayonnaise9993
    @mayonnaise9993 Рік тому +1

    The movement is highly reminiscent of games I've played like AOTTG and others. I was just thinking about how much I wanted to make a game with genuine physics based grapples. Glad to see someone else had the same idea!

    • @splizzex
      @splizzex Рік тому

      I was gonna say this looks very similar to AOTTG or at least the movement does. I played the shit out of that fan game. I still think it is the best implementation of the ODMG in a video game and no other official or fan games comes even close.

  • @Tenxeh
    @Tenxeh Рік тому

    That's amazing to see such big creators play and have fun in your game

  • @alexisdoomed
    @alexisdoomed Рік тому +1

    Both king of carrot flowers and sense. This guy got taste!

  • @Slick_Duckster
    @Slick_Duckster 9 місяців тому

    I just want to say thanks for the game you made. It is really fun to play with friends and even randoms.

  • @realpotatogaming
    @realpotatogaming Рік тому +1

    This is now my fav game

  • @zaxarner5964
    @zaxarner5964 Рік тому +1

    I did not expect Neutral Milk Hotel and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard to start playing... You've got great taste in music and this game looks awesome. Keep it up!

  • @eronhare7709
    @eronhare7709 Рік тому

    This taps into that early 2000s feel that me and my buddies had playing 007 night fire with grappling hooks on

  • @nguyenlinhgf
    @nguyenlinhgf Рік тому

    awesome bro, ima try your game right now, we are making our first Steam game, you are our inspiration, keep going bro.

  • @kwanzito
    @kwanzito Рік тому

    i was playing your game like every day, its incredible

  • @itsthedizzycrafter
    @itsthedizzycrafter Рік тому

    I just found your game on steam, and then I got recommended this video, its a very cool game!

  • @agsrf6479
    @agsrf6479 Рік тому

    bro threw that aeroplane over the sea and king gizzard on me too suddenly

  • @YwmaaGamesStudio
    @YwmaaGamesStudio Рік тому +4

    Wow, I was almost turning into a desperate state that my online game won't succeed and that it is hard for indies to convince players to play their online games.
    But your video encourages me to just finish the game and let it see the light, so gamers may find a chance to pick it.

  • @isaac8228
    @isaac8228 Рік тому +1

    So to sum it up
    >get posted in a popular group
    >fun gameplay and bug fixes

  • @Flipiris
    @Flipiris Рік тому

    I love seeing these types of videos! Congrats bud really love the game ❤️❤️❤️

  • @close2deth
    @close2deth Рік тому +1

    ive just downloaded the game after seeing this and i can definitely say its one of the most fun games ive experienced in a very long time. i can see this being huge.

  • @MGArtDZN
    @MGArtDZN 11 місяців тому

    No way that game is yours! I've played it quite a lot in steam last month and I really enjoyed it! I love the grappling mechanic together with a good pvp. I'm from Brazil, btw!

  • @idle.observer
    @idle.observer Рік тому +1

    Good effort, glad to hear you succeded!

  • @NicTheThicc
    @NicTheThicc Рік тому +1

    Yo, that game looks sick! Who would've thought that telegram of all things would be able to boost visibility that much, haha

  • @3p3r
    @3p3r Рік тому

    things i found in this game: 1. enjoyment (i played the game for total like 10hours but got bored bcs there are not lot of guns and maps which would make the game more interesting) 2. i also found out that when u are tapping right and left button very fast u can gain higher speed (idk if its bug or if its supposed to happen) but anyways ur game is dope :D

  • @TINUKI_gaming
    @TINUKI_gaming Рік тому +1

    yo! you should add a boost when you shoot the minigun and the ground

  • @Sansaintlazy
    @Sansaintlazy Рік тому +1

    It's such an axing game but a park our mode would be a head top manager ceo kiss

  • @charlieejc_
    @charlieejc_ 3 місяці тому

    Just installed this on my steam deck and sunk 2 hours in it having a blast. Needed a multiplayer game to play on it so bad n this is perfect

  • @Theovates
    @Theovates Рік тому

    Nice video I liked and subscribed I’m happy to see game devs succeed because it’s my dream too

  • @TryingCode
    @TryingCode Рік тому

    this looks really cool! Keep up the good work!

  • @alexanderkartashov8776
    @alexanderkartashov8776 Рік тому

    Good luck man, cool game! )

  • @luckyeven1210
    @luckyeven1210 Рік тому

    yeah i remeber seeing your game, never thought id find one of my favorite games on a random group

  • @TriggerlyDev
    @TriggerlyDev Рік тому

    Invested for the release, game looks great!

  • @boogie5
    @boogie5 Рік тому

    reminds me of the classic LMCTF Loki Minions Capture the Flag for Quake 2
    THUS... add a CTF mode so that there is a reason to be zooming around on your grapple everywhere!

  • @tsb4576
    @tsb4576 Рік тому

    you should make it where the characters do flips in the air like the spiderman games

  • @avstract3085
    @avstract3085 Рік тому

    The best thing about your game is the visuals and the Ragdoll. It looks like a game by Landfall

  • @EnderBlade_PvP
    @EnderBlade_PvP 7 місяців тому

    I have just been playing with it like a week ago it amazing dude keep up the good work ❤

  • @konigaminggr
    @konigaminggr Рік тому +2

    My friend recommended me this game to play together, It's great, Didn't even know its not THAT mainstream. 😅

  • @BenjaminBlake-y7z
    @BenjaminBlake-y7z 5 місяців тому

    if you click both mouse buttons with speed u can just be so op fr
    u can ascend so fast

  • @thenamelessdev
    @thenamelessdev Рік тому +4

    Are you hosting the game servers or are the players hosting them? If players are you using Steams multiplayer support to make hosting easier for the players? Nice work! 👍

  • @Bombingham
    @Bombingham Рік тому +1

    In terms of making it f2p there's nothing stopping you from adding skins, you can earn a lot from steam market

  • @trashdragon6289
    @trashdragon6289 9 місяців тому

    this game is fucken fire bro
    friends and i had a stick fight community but eventually got kinda bored considering landfall hasn't even acknowledged the existence of the game in years lmao
    this is an amazing replacement man, awesome work

  • @lumi2394
    @lumi2394 Рік тому +1

    No fricking way 😱 @danidev is alive🥳🥳🥳 let's all bow to the legend😌

  • @zejugames5045
    @zejugames5045 Рік тому +4

    Congrats on your success!! How do you make money on a f2p game?

    • @zoteling2817
      @zoteling2817  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! I have a cosmetic DLC pack for those who want to support me. F2P games like mine don't make a ton of money either way though

  • @ahahmed131
    @ahahmed131 Рік тому

    H20 Delirious and CaRtOoNz playing your game is one of the most surreal things for real

  • @w00rd1
    @w00rd1 Рік тому

    man i played your game.your game is wonderful i play with my friends

  • @pavelsima7588
    @pavelsima7588 Рік тому

    thats great, good job :) just for idea, how many wishlists you had before lunch?

  • @ClayTheFoxx
    @ClayTheFoxx Рік тому

    Congrats dude!

  • @DavidCycles
    @DavidCycles Рік тому

    Great stuff as always!

  • @BianicEpicVideos
    @BianicEpicVideos Рік тому +2

    I would love to watch the making of this game. How did you come up with it

  • @junmuson3998
    @junmuson3998 9 місяців тому

    i think i found the best way to move in this game ,it's spam clicking right and left mouse button

  • @randomnumbers84269
    @randomnumbers84269 Рік тому

    Looks like fun. Gonna try this at some point for sure.

  • @carlosrios1716
    @carlosrios1716 Рік тому

    I just wanna ask if you could also add some preexisting server into grapple galore seems like a fun game but if you can only play if you're planning with friends to host and join kinda loses some momentum when you have to wait around especially if you're friends aren't into it

  • @jadedfire4351
    @jadedfire4351 Рік тому

    it's really cool to hear about how people are giving their honest feedback on the game and the dev reflecting on that feedback and using it to improve on the game with the utmost care and appreciation for both the game theyve made and the community thats formed around it

  • @Zitrussaft
    @Zitrussaft Рік тому

    Very cool! Wish you best of luck. I'm still thinking whether I'll release my game free or paid, let's see

  • @workingbutnotreally
    @workingbutnotreally Рік тому

    *indie* game, neutral milk hotel in the background, i see u

  • @arxeonop
    @arxeonop Рік тому +1

    I’ve been playing ur game an it’s fuckin awesome I love it thx for making it for free

  • @DexterHarrison22908
    @DexterHarrison22908 Рік тому +2

    Game looks amazing but i find it interesting that this has reversed the typical dynamic for indiegames. Usually the playerbase watches the content and then a fraction of it plays the game, but this game has this dynamic reversed. Far more play the game than watch the creator. Reminds me of a book i read about businesses where it states that the goal is not to pool all your profits into marketing, but rather focus on making a good product so your customers promote it. Interesting to see it play out before my eyes

  • @toastymcbreadcrust2238
    @toastymcbreadcrust2238 Рік тому

    Oh hey I just downloaded this game today, just for this vid to show up in my recommended after

  • @hiboy949
    @hiboy949 Рік тому +1

    Any plans for console?

  • @kaneymon
    @kaneymon Рік тому

    Wait this game is inspired by Bionic Commando right??? I used to play the Demo on X360 with my friends all the time, it was so fun!

  • @aoshi9254
    @aoshi9254 Рік тому

    yo was that neutral milk hotel

  • @penguin_the_potato
    @penguin_the_potato Рік тому

    I really like the grappling hook system.

  • @thegreendude2086
    @thegreendude2086 Рік тому

    Congratulations on your successful release!

  • @Godspeed728
    @Godspeed728 9 місяців тому

    I got the game 4/13/24 and I'm hooked

  • @phir9255
    @phir9255 Рік тому

    Multiplayer and F2P is a mad combination. The only situation in which such a game will not get players is if the market is oversaturated with other such games.

  • @REVYMofficial
    @REVYMofficial Рік тому

    This only happened bc Grapples Galore is such an enjoyable multiplayer game👍

  • @greenbackerMildnesser3206
    @greenbackerMildnesser3206 Рік тому

    Your Inspiring. Any advice on Fixing game code
    and how to start programming

  • @silverbolt6699
    @silverbolt6699 Рік тому

    Attack on Titan #D maneuver gear meets fall guys lol. Keep it up mate!

  • @VoidG7867
    @VoidG7867 Рік тому

    Congrats proud of you!

  • @anthonylewis5503
    @anthonylewis5503 Рік тому

    "yeah its because im awesome and cool"

  • @jameswilson2659
    @jameswilson2659 Рік тому

    I love king gizzard and the lizard wizard

  • @MrRobkiy
    @MrRobkiy Рік тому +1

    We are currently experiencing some issues with steam payments in Russia, thank you!

  • @tobiasbyrnes8523
    @tobiasbyrnes8523 Рік тому

    DUUUUUDE THE KGLW SONG IN THE MIDDLEEEEE RESPECTTTT

  • @snorps7635
    @snorps7635 Рік тому

    well this video is gonna get popular

  • @JlblCblK228
    @JlblCblK228 Місяць тому

    Is level with the moving train is OG?

  • @twintek1099
    @twintek1099 Рік тому +1

    On the language selector, could you please change the US flag to the English one... you know... the flag of the actual language. Thank you! Pretty fun game tho.

  • @frog8678
    @frog8678 10 місяців тому

    i found it while scrolling around the free section, its my fav casual game :)), and can i ask why the train map doesn't move :((

  • @MentisDaGoat
    @MentisDaGoat Рік тому +1

    seems fun

    • @zoteling2817
      @zoteling2817  Рік тому

      Thanks! Be sure to check it out on Steam then :)

  • @hondorixon_no_kajiki15
    @hondorixon_no_kajiki15 Рік тому +2

    I think adding some fun things will be nice : like the capability to have two grabbles or a limited grabble or a boss fight or some platforms

  • @HardSpaghetto
    @HardSpaghetto Рік тому

    Wtf man i was just trying to chill why you had to put king of carrot flowers under the gameplay now I'm crying

  • @dynamite3066
    @dynamite3066 Рік тому

    Broit is a really nice game .Also add sound effects for game

  • @isiskline469
    @isiskline469 8 місяців тому

    I love your game its like fall guys fortnite and a grappling gun were given to a child

  • @ViktorReshala
    @ViktorReshala Рік тому

    I play very cool. This game has great potential in the future. I wish you success in your game

  • @PAIKEA_EGM
    @PAIKEA_EGM Рік тому

    I swear if Lethal Company didn't pop off around the same time as this game, it could have gotten a lot bigger 😭😭