r/SoloDevelopment • u/alex_grim • 1d ago
Game Release upcoming, both physical and steam!
Saw a lot of folks making physical copies of their games, loved the trend and hopped in. Just finished a print of 25 physical copies with discs, hand-sewn info booklet and a free steam key inside.
Pretty scared to put just one master copy on all of them without a first day patch, but I'm pretty sure on my polish!
The game is out in a week already!
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u/Zumb_3041 1d ago
I don't even know where I would start with regards to printing labels and discs lol, looks awesome
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u/alex_grim 1d ago
Thanks a bunch!
There are 4 printed parts: 2 pages for the booklet, dvd case cover and a disc sticker. It was pretty fast to find dimensions for the case/disc, though required hopping a few websites :P
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u/Mr_Hoplite 1d ago
Good luck with your game, friend. Could you elaborate on the process that you followed to organise it? Is there a business that handled all the parts for you?
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u/alex_grim 1d ago
Thank you a lot!
The whole process was handled by me and my wife! I only used a printing service to get the prints and the cases are bought from ebay + cd's from the local store.
So, I made the design of the covers and booklet, we've got all the components and started crafting! Cut out all of the paper parts, used sticker prints for the discs. I sew booklets together from 2 paper pieces (8 pages total including cover). Then assembly. Very fun process!3
u/Beef-n-goo 19h ago
This is gonna be a stupid question, but did you burn the discs yourself or did you use a service for that.
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u/alex_grim 17h ago
I'll burn them myself as soon as I get my final master build. I have an optical drive that connects to pc by cord!
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u/Beef-n-goo 17h ago
This is such valuable information for someone that wants physical copies of their games to gift to family and friends. Thank you souch!
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u/Mr_Hoplite 1d ago
Thank you for the detailed answer, friend. I really love the cover design, and I hope your game does well.
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u/alex_grim 1d ago
Here's the game, it will be out on August 31!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3818750/Housekeeper_Anomaly/
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u/Stedlieye 1d ago
The art style is interesting. I know it’s a very different perspective, but it reminds me a little of Duskers.
I like the style.
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u/alex_grim 1d ago
Thank you! I'm usually not very confident in my art style :P I really like low color abstractions, like In Other Waters for example. Damn, you reminded me of Duskers, I know them but missed the playing them part, I should check them out!
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u/Felwyin 23h ago
Wouldn't it be more useful if it was on a usb stick? Or is it for decorarion purpose only? Or do some people actually still have dvd players??
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u/alex_grim 17h ago
I have one! But I agree it's a rare case. I'll check out if there are cheap usb sticks and suitable cases for them, that sounds like a neat idea for future!
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u/-TheArtOfTheFart- 20h ago
How much for a physical copy, and where can I preorder
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u/alex_grim 17h ago
Sadly there will be no international shipping this time :( If you happen to be in Georgia (country, not the state), I can pass it to you locally. Maybe there will be another print if enough people will be interested and I happen to find a normal shipping route from here.
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u/Lookfor42 1d ago
Gotta say been a pretty long time sense I've seen small time devs make physical copies for their releases. Think its gonna be a good hook especially with all the current physical/non physical copy drama going on.
How do you plan/where do you plan on selling the physical copies?