r/indiegaming
280k · High tolerance
Indie games are celebrated here. Share your development journey and ask for playtesters.
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r/gamedev
680k · Medium tolerance
Developer-focused community. Share technical insights about your development process alongside your game.
r/gaming
38M · Low tolerance
Massive but very strict about promotion. Only organic, non-promotional content works here.
r/IndieDev
190k · High tolerance
Supportive community for indie developers. Progress posts and 'I made this' content are warmly welcomed.
r/patientgamers
520k · Medium tolerance
Gamers who play older or overlooked games. Good for reaching players who appreciate depth over hype.
r/SteamDeals
1.1M · High tolerance
Perfect for announcing sales or free weekends. Discount posts are actively welcomed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I promote my indie game on Reddit?
r/indiegaming and r/IndieDev are the most promotion-friendly communities for indie games. Share your development journey, post GIFs of gameplay, and ask for feedback. Progress posts ('I've been working on this for 2 years') consistently get strong engagement.
Can I post my game on r/gaming?
r/gaming is very strict about self-promotion. Organic posts that don't feel promotional can work, but direct game announcements are typically removed. Focus on r/indiegaming and r/IndieDev instead.
What gaming content performs best on Reddit?
Gameplay GIFs showing impressive or unique mechanics, development progress posts with before/after comparisons, and honest 'I made this game' posts consistently perform well. Humor and self-deprecating posts about development struggles also resonate strongly.
How do I find beta testers for my game on Reddit?
r/gamedev and r/indiegaming regularly have threads for finding playtesters. r/betatesting is also specifically designed for this purpose. Be clear about what platform, genre, and what kind of feedback you're looking for.
Are there subreddits for specific game genres?
Yes — there are dedicated subreddits for virtually every genre: r/roguelikes, r/puzzlevideogames, r/RPG, r/StrategyGames, etc. These niche communities have highly engaged audiences who are passionate about specific game types.
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