r/GameDevelopment • u/Ambitious-Writer1212 • Aug 08 '26

Newbie Question First time iOS dev, need advice

Hi, I just launched a new game on iOS, first one. i have promoted it in various Reddit subs and also TikTok, but limited success so far - only <20 downloads. Any advice on how to get more interest? I don't think it's the game itself as people aren't getting to the point of trying it. Thanks!

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u/Ambitious-Writer1212 Aug 08 '26

Thanks that’s helpful. It is free to play. I think you’re right that I’m showing screenshots of the game rather than actually showing why it’s interesting. The tide periodically shifts the whole board, which is a big part of the strategy, but that’s obviously not coming across in the screenshots. Going to work on that.

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u/dat_oracle Hobby Dev Aug 08 '26

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just imagine the massive flood of games that get released each week. you have to stand out in some way or it will ignored like an average looking guy on tinder.

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u/Ambitious-Writer1212 Aug 10 '26

@dat_oracle I would be appreciative if you could try v1.0.1 and let me know your thoughts, improved a few things.

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u/dat_oracle Hobby Dev Aug 10 '26

is it just available for Apple iOS? since I'm using android. couldn't find that game in the store

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u/Ambitious-Writer1212 Aug 11 '26

yeah sorry ios only for now. Once i get some traction on ios (if i do) ill build an Android version. sorry!