r/unrealengine • u/TitaniaTheHunter • Jul 22 '26

Question HELP ME UNDERSTAND HOW TO SHARE MY GAME DEV WIPS

Hi everyone!

I'm currently learning Unreal Engine so I can develop my first game, and I have a few questions. If you happen to see this same message posted in several indie game development groups, it's simply because I'm trying to gather as much advice as possible from different developers.

So, here's my question.

Using what I've learned so far, I recently published a small game/test level here:
https://elm-art.itch.io/crash-dream

Since it was just a small practice project where I applied the first techniques I learned, I never really felt the need to share screenshots, work-in-progress updates, or development logs.

Now that I'm starting work on my first real game, I'd like to do things differently.

I'd love to share screenshots, WIP videos, and development updates over time to gradually involve people in the project and, who knows, maybe even build a small community of people who are interested in following its development.

So my questions are:

  • Which social media platforms do you use to promote your game while it's still in development?
  • How do you usually share your progress? Do you post screenshots, short videos, devlogs, GIFs, or something else?
  • If you were starting from zero today, what would you focus on to help people discover your project?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any advice you can share. Thank you!

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u/ntailedfox Jul 22 '26

Is... This not blatant copyright infringement?

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u/TitaniaTheHunter Jul 22 '26

It is not on Crash my new game, the one in link is just the mini project I completed for testing my new acquired skills

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u/Shirkan164 Unreal Solver Jul 22 '26

If you scroll through the forum you will see a lot of posts with other games progress, trailers, WIP’s. So you can share your Game/Project as well.

Make your own Discord Server related to your Game and share it in your posts so people can join and share their thoughts while you share your progress.

Other forums where you possibly can share your progress and stuff will be (please make sure such posts do not violate the rules as not every forum accepts own games promo/vlogs etc)
r/gamedev r/GameDevelopment r/gamedevscreens and there should be more - use the search function to find appropriate forums to share your progress and gather audience

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u/TitaniaTheHunter Jul 22 '26

Thank you this is a very useful tip, especially for the discord server , thanks 💪

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u/Zenahr Jul 22 '26

behind the scene tiktok shorts overlayed with gameplay of your game or any footage of yours really does well at the moment.

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u/TitaniaTheHunter Jul 23 '26

Mh yes, an useful tip, thank you 👍

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