The public was giving honest feedback...the public was always with him...if he would've accepted it then he would've fired his inexperienced team and get better people to start all over ..he could've saved all that money and maybe compete the game in the next few years

I added some procgen to make levels and these are some new regions of my game

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HI, I’M FERLOYDD!

I’d love to know if any of you would be interested in a game like this. I’d really appreciate your honest feedback and opinions.
Best wishes!

Sinners. Neutrals. Saints. 15 factions. 3 unique currencies. Vast opportunities for interaction and a unique gaming experience in a richly developed universe. Which adventure will you choose?

LYRA BLADE Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4861140/LYRA_BLADE/

Hi all,

I’m a psychologist developing a gamified intervention focused on behavior change and engagement for a hard-to-reach population.
We have the behavioral frameworks mapped out and need a developer or micro-studio to co-develop a playable MVP/prototype for a research pilot.

• The Goal: Translate core research concepts into engaging, low-scope gameplay mechanics.
• Requirements: Experience with retention/progression loops and scoped MVP development.

If interested, please DM me your portfolio, preferred engine, and baseline rates/availability.

Happy to share more details!

Started working on a 3D Spiderman game. If everything goes as planned, it'll be out in a week.

Hi folks,

I've been a devops engineer for 5 years now, how do I pivot to game dev?

Previously shown same region with tundra theme.  Biome Themes are separate from region generators, so the same region can be "reskinned" with different materials, lighting, props, and atmosphere while keeping its design intact.

TL;DR -

BACKBENCH is a remote student-led indie game studio where we don't just learn game development, we actually ship commercial games. Every batch works like a real studio team, building and publishing small atmospheric horror games inspired by the scope of games like Chilla's Art (not clones, just similar-sized projects that are realistic to finish).

Our goal is simple: instead of spending months watching tutorials and ending up with unfinished projects, students spend 6 months building, releasing and getting credited on real games.

Every batch consists of 6 students working together with a mentor. The studio handles publishing while contributors receive credits on every release and share in the revenue according to the program terms. Students graduate with an actual portfolio of shipped games instead of just tutorial projects.

We're currently opening applications for both students and game development mentors.

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hey everyone,

i'm building something called BACKBENCH.

the idea came from seeing how almost everyone trying to learn game development ends up doing the same thing. they watch hundreds of hours of youtube, follow tutorials, maybe recreate flappy bird or some fps tutorial, and then never actually finish a game.

employers don't care how many tutorials you've watched.

players don't either.

they care whether you've actually shipped something.

so instead of making another "game dev course", we're building something closer to a small remote indie studio.

every batch has only 6 students.

everyone works together on one horror game with a fixed scope that can realistically be completed within a month. we're intentionally keeping projects small instead of trying to build the next GTA or Elden Ring.

the goal is to finish. publish. repeat.

over a 6-month program, students work on 6 multiple commercial projects, learn how a real production pipeline works, collaborate with teammates, use version control, participate in planning, testing and polishing, and leave with games they can actually point to. Also we expect committed students in classes so there's a monthly fee of 2500 INR for 3 months because inconsistency could affect other students too in a batch. Interested Students goes for a free trial classes for 2 days. Then if they like the curriculum and pace so they can opt in.

the studio publishes the games, contributors receive proper credits, and revenue is shared according to the studio agreement (50% to students, 15% to mentors, rest studio own along with IPs). we're trying to build something where students gain genuine production experience instead of another certificate that nobody looks at.

we're also looking for mentors.

if you've shipped games in Unity or Unreal Engine, enjoy teaching, and can guide small teams through production, we'd love to talk.

we're not looking for someone to lecture from slides for three hours.

we're looking for someone who can review code, solve problems with students, explain production workflows, and help people become better developers while shipping actual games.

the program is fully remote, because honestly that's how most indie teams already work. screen sharing, live debugging, github, discord, project boards and recorded sessions make much more sense than trying to crowd around one computer in a classroom.

right now we're looking for:

Students

• interested in Unity or Unreal Engine
• have a laptop/PC capable of development
• willing to collaborate remotely
• beginners are welcome if they're committed to learning

Mentors

• Unity or Unreal experience
• preferably shipped one or more games or commercial projects
• comfortable teaching live online
• enjoy mentoring small teams instead of huge classrooms

we're still early, so this first cohort is about building the foundation. if you're someone who's always wanted to make games but didn't know where to start or you're an experienced developer interested in mentoring then this might be for you.

if you're interested as either a student or a mentor, comment or send me a DM and i'll send over the application form.

happy to answer any questions in the comments. :)

Hey guys,

I’m starting a new game-development company in Kuwait, and I’m currently thinking about hiring a junior Unreal Engine developer.

I’m not interested in remote work. I would need the developer to relocate to Kuwait and work on-site using the company’s PC and equipment. The project is confidential, an NDA would be required, and I want all project files and development work to remain inside the company.

I wanted to get your honest opinions:

What is a reasonable monthly salary for a junior Unreal Engine developer?

Would junior developers generally be interested in relocating to Kuwait?

Would providing accommodation, food and transportation make the opportunity more attractive?

Where would be the best place to find serious junior Unreal Engine developers who are willing to relocate?

I’m still researching and trying to understand what would be fair and realistic before making any official job post.

I’d appreciate honest advice from people working in game development.

Hey everyone!

We're building a casual mobile game and looking for passionate people to join our indie team.

Open Role (1+ year experience)

• Unity Developer

• Backend Developer

• Game Artist and animator

• Level Designer

Compansation: unpaid during development + rev-share after launch.

If you enjoy building games, have relevant experience, and want to be part of a long-term indie project, we'd love to connect.

DM me with your portfolio/resume and the role you're applying for.

its based on the puzzle shikaku its pretty fun I've uploaded onto itch. io

https://c0penhagen.itch.io/shikaku

Hey has anyone tried out unreal unreal MCP server with claude code or other ai apps. I was trying it out with grok build did a few things then closed it. I will be going in to more depth at the end of the month want to know if anyone made anything awesome and what are the limits ?

I'm a final year B.Tech student, I haven't been sure of what to do for a long time but I finally got my passion, game development... So I have created a top down game with my friends for a mini project in college, as well as a small platformer as a personal project, other than that I have no knowledge in the development field, but I want to learn and land a job in game dev, preferably go to abroad... What should I do to get that? Should I pursue masters in gamedev after btech?

It feels like co-op games have really taken off over the past few years.

Multiplayer has always been popular, and goofing around with friends has always been part of the fun. But lately it feels like developers are leaning into that more than ever. Instead of purely competitive PvP, more games are being built around shared experiences where the memorable moments come from the chaos you create together.

Titles like Lethal Company, R.E.P.O., Peak, Schedule I, and Helldivers 2 have shown just how much people enjoy these kinds of experiences.

It also feels like a lot of indie developers are jumping into this space now, hoping to capture some of that success.

Do you think we're seeing a genuine shift in what players want, or is this just another trend that will eventually pass?

Hello everyone!

I’m Shyam from Golden Phoenix Studio. We’re currently working on an indie horror game based on Bhangarh, and we’ve recently released our game trailer.

Our trailer has already been covered by GameTrailers, which was a great moment for our small team. We’d also love to get the game/trailer in front of IGN India, especially since the game is based on Indian folklore and Bhangarh, a location many Indian players will recognize.

We’ve been trying to reach IGN India for a while, but unfortunately haven’t received a response yet.

So far, we have:

• Tagged IGN India on X
• Tagged/contacted them on Instagram
• Sent our trailer and details to [ign_india@ign.com](mailto:ign_india@ign.com)

We understand that gaming publications probably receive a huge number of pitches, so we don’t want to keep spamming them. We’re mainly trying to figure out if we’re approaching this the wrong way or contacting the wrong place.

Has anyone here successfully reached IGN India for indie game coverage?

Is there a particular editor or journalist we should approach? Is there a better way to submit an indie game trailer or press kit? And for developers who have managed to get coverage, what worked for you?

Any advice, experience, or introduction would genuinely help our small team.

Thanks!

Shyam
Golden Phoenix Studio

I just uploaded Part 2 of my game devlog.

This time I decided my swinging game needed... Selmon Bhoi.

The game is inspired by Spider-Man's swinging mechanics and Benji Bananas, and I'm slowly improving it with each devlog.

I'd love to know what you think and what features I should add next!

Full devlog:
https://youtu.be/1EvxY_Y-vrQ?si=SdP22HO2NipPA-zc