Any chances for small Indie studios on Steam? - Page 2

puffincat · 11-29-2011, 06:38 AM

My advice, and it's just my opinion: when the game's ready, release a free demo.

dave_ · 11-29-2011, 06:42 AM

As an average casual games player, I would be willing to buy your game if it was on Steam and appealed to me, but not if it was a stand-alone PC title available only from your site. That's the difference it makes for me - and for you. The difference is a purchase based on my preference of background platform and the knowladge that the game is legitimate to warrent it.

As a lover of steampunk games, it is already looking great to me as-is, so yes, please do put it on Steam. You don't even have to charge much. You can get your profit by ramping the price up 300% for Australian buyers.*

*A joke, but at the same time, not.

Satoru · 11-29-2011, 07:09 AM

http://www.steampowered.com/steamworks/FAQ.php

Look at the steamworks FAQ to see how to submit games to Steam and how you can integrate various Steamworks components into your game. Note the game should be in a playable form and near final before submitting to Steam.

Scorcher24 · 11-29-2011, 07:16 AM

I don't even know what type of game this is, but I want it on steam

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That looks awesome. Steampunk ftw.
Reminds me of Arcanum.

careface312 · 11-29-2011, 07:16 AM

Get your game noticed is the only advice I could really give. They only ever seem to add indie games/studios that already have a following.

Get active on twitter/reddit
Try get featured by indiegames.com or totalbiscuit (and also spam rockpapershotgun!)

Basically just normal PR hype stuff. If the game is good it'll get on steam.

plastic_teacup · 11-29-2011, 08:17 AM

I've come to really enjoy indies between their creative variety and low price point.

Things I personally look at when deciding on an indie game:

An interesting, unique product of course.
Devs addressing issues/offering patches & updates quickly.
Devs having active community participation on the forums.
Offering a demo.

To a lesser extent I personally think the game having a website and social presence (Twitter, Facebook), having professional game reviews floating around online, and perhaps participating in an indie bundle also helps give it legitimacy.

HoosTrax · 11-29-2011, 08:26 AM

If it's a well-developed game, I'm sure Steam would be interested in hearing you out.

I'm sure indie devs would love to see Steam become more open as far as accepting more games. As a Steam customer, I absolutely DO NOT want to see everybody and their mother be able to instantly get their game on Steam without passing an approval process. Otherwise we have a game catalog filled with worthless garbage like XBLIG is.

Generally the types of indie games that seem to get accepted on Steam are ones that have either started out as XBLA/XBLIG titles and have gotten good reviews, or ones where the devs have put forth a big effort in promoting the game at places like gaming conventions. Sending an e-mail with a review version to places that PC gamers like to visit like RockPaperShotgun and PCGamer is a start.

RockPaperShotgun in particular is very good about featuring previews of indie games currently in development, but you should be far enough along in the development process that you have a playable demo or YouTube video showcasing gameplay.

Above all though, get more press buzz -- the "Press" section of your website is completely empty right now and that's no good. High visibility seems to be key in getting Steam approval.

TheDarkChaplain · 11-29-2011, 10:15 AM

From the first looks, this seems to be a game I'd be really interested in. If you get it done and it's gonna be available on Steam, I'll surely play it.

TJF588 · 11-29-2011, 11:18 AM

May also wanna try Desura.

TwiggyTwink · 11-29-2011, 11:30 AM

Wow, it looks hella fun!

Pillars of Ice... nice screen shot!

CoS_Ethan · 11-29-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorcher24

I don't even know what type of game this is, but I want it on steam

.
That looks awesome. Steampunk ftw.
Reminds me of Arcanum.

It's a Unity-powered browser MMORPG,f2p too. Haha, back in GDC China,people said it reminded them of Diablo, but we amazed them with a 2 megabytes downloaded content.

CoS_Ethan · 11-29-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Archer Kane

As many have pointed out, Steam do a very good job in promoting Indie games. Games like Super Meat Boy and Binding of Isaac, Orcs Must Die (and many more) all have become huge on Steam. They tend to promote indie games using either applying achievement system into said indie game and putting the game in the 'limelight' in the Featured PC games section on the front page.

Steam IMO is a great way to 'inject' instant interest into a product. It has access to many gamers, plus there are many who exclusively get PC games providing it is available on Steam. Looking at the game in your link I'm quite certain it will do well on here. It fits in line with a few other games that have big communities.

I hope you do release it on here, I'd love to play it.

Hopefully, we may contact Valve when we reach Open Beta stage.Luckily, we found that Steam provides support for F2P games this year. Thanks for your interest, bug-fixing is close to the end, and we'd love to see gamer inputs and make them effective.

TrippleD · 11-29-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Eek!

For me indie releases on Steam are just as important as those big releases.

I agree.

CoS_Ethan · 11-29-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TrippleD

I agree.

YEAH, and I believe that Steam always offers equal chances for Indies (even they are small). Thumbs up for f2p support again, it's an great opportunity.

CoS_Ethan · 11-29-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoosTrax

If it's a well-developed game, I'm sure Steam would be interested in hearing you out.

I'm sure indie devs would love to see Steam become more open as far as accepting more games. As a Steam customer, I absolutely DO NOT want to see everybody and their mother be able to instantly get their game on Steam without passing an approval process. Otherwise we have a game catalog filled with worthless garbage like XBLIG is.

Generally the types of indie games that seem to get accepted on Steam are ones that have either started out as XBLA/XBLIG titles and have gotten good reviews, or ones where the devs have put forth a big effort in promoting the game at places like gaming conventions. Sending an e-mail with a review version to places that PC gamers like to visit like RockPaperShotgun and PCGamer is a start.

RockPaperShotgun in particular is very good about featuring previews of indie games currently in development, but you should be far enough along in the development process that you have a playable demo or YouTube video showcasing gameplay.

Above all though, get more press buzz -- the "Press" section of your website is completely empty right now and that's no good. High visibility seems to be key in getting Steam approval.

Yeah, great suggestions, thanks a lot, we will definitely contact RPS, and our first trailer was released. In terms of the website, we are still working on it, and will add contents as soon as possible.

11-29-2011, 08:26 AM	#22
HoosTrax Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 59 Posts: 424	If it's a well-developed game, I'm sure Steam would be interested in hearing you out. I'm sure indie devs would love to see Steam become more open as far as accepting more games. As a Steam customer, I absolutely DO NOT want to see everybody and their mother be able to instantly get their game on Steam without passing an approval process. Otherwise we have a game catalog filled with worthless garbage like XBLIG is. Generally the types of indie games that seem to get accepted on Steam are ones that have either started out as XBLA/XBLIG titles and have gotten good reviews, or ones where the devs have put forth a big effort in promoting the game at places like gaming conventions. Sending an e-mail with a review version to places that PC gamers like to visit like RockPaperShotgun and PCGamer is a start. RockPaperShotgun in particular is very good about featuring previews of indie games currently in development, but you should be far enough along in the development process that you have a playable demo or YouTube video showcasing gameplay. Above all though, get more press buzz -- the "Press" section of your website is completely empty right now and that's no good. High visibility seems to be key in getting Steam approval. Last edited by HoosTrax: 11-29-2011 at 08:37 AM.

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11-29-2011, 06:38 AM	#16
puffincat Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 198 Posts: 2,493	My advice, and it's just my opinion: when the game's ready, release a free demo.

11-29-2011, 06:42 AM	#17
dave_ Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 34 Posts: 458	As an average casual games player, I would be willing to buy your game if it was on Steam and appealed to me, but not if it was a stand-alone PC title available only from your site. That's the difference it makes for me - and for you. The difference is a purchase based on my preference of background platform and the knowladge that the game is legitimate to warrent it. As a lover of steampunk games, it is already looking great to me as-is, so yes, please do put it on Steam. You don't even have to charge much. You can get your profit by ramping the price up 300% for Australian buyers.* *A joke, but at the same time, not.

11-29-2011, 07:09 AM	#18
Satoru Join Date: Jul 2008 Reputation: 3151 Posts: 9,087	http://www.steampowered.com/steamworks/FAQ.php Look at the steamworks FAQ to see how to submit games to Steam and how you can integrate various Steamworks components into your game. Note the game should be in a playable form and near final before submitting to Steam.

11-29-2011, 07:16 AM	#19
Scorcher24 Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 678 Posts: 3,951	I don't even know what type of game this is, but I want it on steam . That looks awesome. Steampunk ftw. Reminds me of Arcanum.

11-29-2011, 07:16 AM	#20
careface312 Join Date: Apr 2011 Reputation: 198 Posts: 721	Get your game noticed is the only advice I could really give. They only ever seem to add indie games/studios that already have a following. Get active on twitter/reddit Try get featured by indiegames.com or totalbiscuit (and also spam rockpapershotgun!) Basically just normal PR hype stuff. If the game is good it'll get on steam.

11-29-2011, 08:17 AM	#21
plastic_teacup Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 4 Posts: 121	I've come to really enjoy indies between their creative variety and low price point. Things I personally look at when deciding on an indie game: An interesting, unique product of course. Devs addressing issues/offering patches & updates quickly. Devs having active community participation on the forums. Offering a demo. To a lesser extent I personally think the game having a website and social presence (Twitter, Facebook), having professional game reviews floating around online, and perhaps participating in an indie bundle also helps give it legitimacy.

11-29-2011, 10:15 AM	#23
TheDarkChaplain Join Date: Oct 2011 Reputation: 215 Posts: 1,111	From the first looks, this seems to be a game I'd be really interested in. If you get it done and it's gonna be available on Steam, I'll surely play it.

11-29-2011, 11:18 AM	#24
TJF588 Join Date: Jan 2010 Reputation: 352 Posts: 2,011	May also wanna try Desura.

11-29-2011, 11:30 AM	#25
TwiggyTwink Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Reputation: 163 Posts: 619	Wow, it looks hella fun! Pillars of Ice... nice screen shot!