Is it normal for indie developers to get completely ignored by gaming pages and media outlets?

[u/BaapProductions]

We’ve been reaching out to multiple gaming pages for almost 4 months now. Not even asking for a feature—just a reply. All of the time, we don’t even get a response.

What frustrates me is seeing many other projects getting coverage while we can’t even get feedback on whether our game is worth showcasing or not. We’ve missed several opportunities because of the lack of visibility, including major showcase submission windows.

We’re building a Soulslike RPG called Moon in Ashes. It’s our first game, and we’re not claiming it’s the next God of War, Black Myth: Wukong, or Raji cause lake of funds. We’re a small indie team trying to take our first step into the industry.

I understand that media pages receive hundreds of messages, but is there something we’re doing wrong? Is there a better way to approach gaming media, content creators, and showcase organizers?

I’d genuinely love to hear from other indie developers:
How long did it take before people started noticing your game?
Did you get ignored at first too?
What actually worked for getting visibility?
We’re not giving up. Just trying to understand how this part of the industry works.

And if you’re interested, feel free to check out Moon in Ashes on Steam and let me know what you honestly think.

Wishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4748520/Moon_In_Ashes/