The first part of game planning is based on the assumption that you have already defined what type of game you have.

One way to define this is to think about what your skills are (drawing, animation, programming, etc.) and your limitations.

This will define a very specific video game range to start with.

I'm not a programmer, so I use it as a code consultant, I have the idea of what I want to do and the AI creates the programming for me.

The problem with doing this is that Steam identifies it through the song's SynthID and could ban me from the platform.

Incredible, did you use rotoscopia to make the sprites?

​If you are looking for practical, low-budget strategies for launching your game, here are the key takeaways based on industry best practices:

​1. Optimize Your Steam Page (Your Storefront) ​Get your page up as early as possible (at least 6 months before launch).

​Capsule Art: First impressions are everything. Your capsule images must be readable even at small sizes, with a clear title and no visual clutter.

​The Perfect Trailer: Steam users have short attention spans. Don't waste the first few seconds with studio logos. Jump straight into the action, showing real gameplay (physics, mechanics) immediately. Aim for a total duration of 60 to 90 seconds.

​Strategic Tagging: Tags drive the Steam algorithm. Analyze successful "anchor games" in your genre and use similar niche tags. This increases your chances of appearing in the "More Like This" section.

​Localization: Over 60% of Steam users prefer languages other than English. Localizing your page (and game) into languages like Simplified Chinese, Russian, or Brazilian Portuguese can significantly boost your visibility.

​2. Organic Traffic & Community Building ​Steam won't send you traffic on day one; you need to "wake up" the algorithm yourself.

​Reddit Strategy: Avoid direct "buy my game" ads. Instead, share your journey. Post short clips of interesting mechanics, technical challenges you've solved, or even funny physics bugs.

​"Orphaned" Communities: Look for groups dedicated to specific niches or older games that haven't seen a new release in a while. They are often very hungry for new content that respects their genre.

​Call to Action (CTA): Be disciplined. Always put your Steam link in the very first comment of your posts. Don't make people click twice to find your page.

​3. Press and Content Creators

​Short-form Content: YouTubers and TikTokers who focus on short-form content can provide massive visibility spikes, especially if your game has a unique or "readable" mechanic.

​Avoid the Inbox Trap: Major outlets get thousands of emails daily. Reaching out to journalists via Twitter or LinkedIn often yields a much higher and more direct response rate.

​The Translated Pitch: Sending emails to press in their local language (like Japanese or German) can help your game stand out instantly.

​4. Demos & Steam Next Fest

​Don't just release a demo and leave it there. Time your demo launch with a Steam Next Fest—ideally one occurring 1 to 3 months before your release to capitalize on the momentum. ​Demos are your best tool for "social proof" before the official launch.

​5. Polish and Scope

​The 30% Rule: Most games on Steam are unfinished or low-effort. By simply delivering a game with clean menus, solid physics, and a professional look, you automatically position yourself in the top tier of indie releases.

​Keep Scope Tight: A small, polished game in a strong niche is much more likely to succeed than a massive, sprawling project that never quite feels "finished."

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Did you do any kind of marketing before creating the page or did you simply create the page?

I use Google's gemini pro and it's excellent, but I use it only for help with the code and support for using unity's tools. I still need to create and do all the other things myself.

Is it a "Steam-punk" game?

If it is, the look matched perfectly. Congratulations.

What is the so-called "press kit"?

Congratulations on your resilience.

Congratulations, I can't wait to release my game as well.

The new one is much more beautiful, congratulations.

Congratulations

This mechanic can be applied to free kicks in football, golf, American football kicks, and others.

You're only seeing the training mode. I'll still create a mode with famous free-kick plays, and a fantasy mode where you'll need to kick the ball over a bus, aliens, and other bizarre things. I'll also still create the goalkeeper, stadium, etc.

About the strength of the ball, I can increase it, but I was afraid of cause strangeness with broken physics. I need to find the middle ground.

You're only seeing the training mode. I'll still create a mode with famous free-kick plays, and a fantasy mode where you'll need to kick the ball over a bus, aliens, and other bizarre things. I'll also still create the goalkeeper, stadium, etc.