Rift Walker Hits 9,500+ Steam Wishlists as Ethan Mckinnon Builds in Public
Riftwalker has passed 9,500 Steam wishlists, and Ethan McKinnon’s public, community-first approach helps explain why this ambitious solo project is gaining traction.
Tag: indie dev
Killing Momentum: Umbral Moon (Fix Stories) — The Feedback That Changed Everything
Fix Stories follows how blunt feedback pushed Killing Momentum: Umbral Moon through an ‘Oil revolution,’ replacing mismatched visuals with a more cohesive art direction while preserving its tactical core.
Steam Widens Store Pages to 1200px: A Quick Dev Checklist
Valve widened many Steam store pages to roughly 1200px, giving developers more room for screenshots and trailers while making it worth rechecking copy, capsule art, and store-page presentation.
Ship Stronger: How a Mock Review Catches Problems Before Players Do
A mock review gives developers a pre-launch editorial-style assessment that can expose weak spots before real players and press encounter them.
Gas-Station Visual Compare: Roadside Research × Before Exit (+ The Legacy cameo)
We line up trailer frames from three indie games to compare one very familiar roadside station—same canopy, two-bay garage and white van. This is a visual compare, not a verdict. Asset reuse is normal in indie dev; we’ve asked the studios for attribution and will update with replies.