Tips, resources, and guides for indie game developers. Get practical advice to help your indie project succeed from the Fix Gaming Channel team.
A newer game trailer does not make the old URL worthless. Fix Access explains why deleting or privatizing an older trailer can break articles, creator posts, newsletters, and embeds that may still be introducing players to your game.
Are one-word game titles really better for Steam visibility, SEO, sales, and players? Fix Access checks large Steam datasets, Valve guidance, Google Search advice, and some extremely long successful game names.
Different playtesters uncover different problems. This practical guide explains when to use cold testers, genre fans, newcomers, input specialists, experienced reviewers, or a larger testing group.
Marketing early gives games the best chance at stronger results, but starting late is not a disaster. Here is when developers should plan the hook, Steam page, trailer direction, and pitch.
Steam Next Fest is almost here, but for developers, a demo is only one part of the test. Store pages, trailers, press kits, timing, outreach, and community links all matter when attention finally arrives.
Steam Next Fest June 2026 brings a full week of free demos, upcoming games, and discovery on Steam. Here is what gamers should know and why solo indie developers should use the event carefully.
Fix Access explains why PR and press outreach still matter for game developers and publishers, covering creator targeting, Steam visibility, launch timing, wishlists, and why communication needs to start before release.
Indie developers often think about trailers, Steam pages, reviews, and outreach before launch, but the numbers matter too. Fix Access explains why launch math, pricing, and break-even planning should be part of release preparation.
Fix Access breaks down the difference between playtesting and deeper analysis, explaining why careful, hands-on feedback can often reveal more than volume alone.
API appears constantly in tools, dashboards, plugins, and docs. This plain-English guide explains what an API is and why indie developers keep running into the term.
Steam Next Fest can be a strong visibility boost for indie developers, but it is not a shortcut. Here is why timing, demo quality, messaging, and pre-launch planning matter more than ever.
One simple outreach fix: name the access model (demo, trial, beta, playtest, Early Access) and add cost, time limit, and scope. Less confusion, more replies.
Indie game outreach starts with deliverability. Set up a credible domain, email authentication, a basic website, and verifiable links before pitching press or creators.
Part 2 of our playtest series is for developers: define clear goals, choose the right slice of the game, and collect feedback you can actually use.
A mock review gives developers a pre-launch editorial-style assessment that can expose weak spots before real players and press encounter them.
