Ivo Pejković on LinkedIn: 17 Cool Indie Games That Didn't Pay $100K For A Gamescom Trailer (2024)

As the demand for high-quality games continues to rise, businesses are looking to get benefit from this popular industry and generate good ROI. To build a successful mobile game they can rely on the expertise and creativity of game developers who can deliver exceptional results. TopDevelopers.co has listed perfect partners for your next gaming project, these companies are shaping the future of interactive entertainment and setting new standards for the industry as a whole.List of top game developers in USAWhimsy GamesInvoGamesGamesPadAspiredDouble Coconut - Mobile and Web Game DevelopmentLudoGlownight GamesJuego StudiosKEVURU GAMESRead press release here: https://lnkd.in/dUr9yTkA#gamedevelopmentcompany #gamedeveloper #mobilegame #mobilegamedevelopers

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While Roamer Games was developing their recent title Civ Royale, they decided to take a data-driven path to a decision of what kind of theme the game would have. The result of testing four different themes against each other was not what was initially expected. Read the case study here 👇 #mobilemarketing #conceptvalidation #abtesting

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A certain lion has its gaze set on CrazyGames after being crowned king of the app store 🦁👀Lion Studios is a US game publisher with a portfolio reaching over 2 billion installs and 25+ games hitting #1 in the charts.Our users will soon be able to play four games from their chart-topping collection on the web at CrazyGames.com. More publishers are branching out to the web. Drop Nahee Lee a line if you’re interested in publishing your games to an audience of 30M+ monthly web gamers, and keep your eyes peeled for these games hitting CrazyGames very soon!Featured games:- Card Shuffle Sort- Cake Sort Puzzle- Hexa Sort- Bloom Sort#gamesindustry #gamedevelopers #gamepublishing #mobilegames

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🌟New article in our blog!🌟https://lnkd.in/dUFApt3FBuilding a community around your game is the surest way to maintain its ✨popularity✨While community thrives even among single-player titles — on platforms like Reddit, X (Twitter), TikTok — a community built inside the game has its own brand of attractiveness for many players. Which is why multiplayer games and co-op modes in single-player games are so popular 🙌🏻But how to make a multiplayer game? From a developer’s point of view, this is a project often riddled with challenges. It takes time to master the navigation of multiplayer game development.In our latest article, we offer our readers a guide to building a multiplayer game from scratch, focusing on mobile games. We highlighted the whole development process and talked about possible obstacles and how to deal with them. If this is a topic you’re interested in, click the link at the beginning of this post, and we hope you find it useful 🤓#mobilegames #gamedev #mindstudiosgames #multiplayergames

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🕹️The Triple-i Initiative Is Uplifting Indie Game Devs 🎮On April 10th, the studios behind some of the most prominent independent video games joined together 🤝 to launch The Triple-i Initiative 😎 - a new showcase featuring 30+ games across 45 minutes of exciting game announcements, reveals, and drops! 🤯Taking their name from Triple-A (AAA) games, blockbuster games made with the highest budgets💰, Triple-i (III) is a collaborative effort featuring blockbuster independent (indie) titles from the studios and publishers behind popular titles such as Darkest Dungeon, Spiritfarer, V Rising and Risk of Rain 2. 👾👾👾Originally conceived by Evil Empire, (co-developer of Dead Cells), the event is supported by 30+ indie studios, including Re-Logic (creator of Terraria) and Mega Crit (creator of Slay the Spire). 🤩According to Bérenger Dupré, Evil Empire’s Marketing Director, “We felt a need for a showcase that highlights wildly different indie games but that have one thing in common; they resonate with millions of players around the world.” 🙌And resonate they did!!! 🥳🎥 The showcase was livestreamed across YouTube, Twitch, bilibili, IGN, and Steam.On YouTube alone*:🔵 The showcase video has 134k views🟣 The channel has 949k views🟡 The channel has 26k subscribersPlayers are CLEARLY resonating with these indie games! 🎉🎉🎉Some notable announcements include:🔴 A reveal of Slay the Spire 2🔵 The Devotion Update coming to Risk of Rain 2 for free🟢 Darkest Dungeon 2 getting Kingdoms, a free stand alone campaign mode🟣 An arena mode coming to Palworld🟠 Contra DLC coming to Vampire Survivors🟡 Evil Empire developing a new Prince of Persia gameI HIGHLY recommend checking out the showcase! 😆 It’s a GREAT watch, containing “No hosting segments, no advertisem*nts, no sponsorships, no extra fluff, just games,” accordion to Evil Empire’s COO Benjamin Laulan. 🫶Plus, indie devs are passionate creators, often developing their games in spite of limited resources and intense competition, so I’m a fan of any event that helps to promote the indie community! 😍😍😍🔗 Watch the full showcase here (Start at 16:30): https://lnkd.in/eCCRVt8w🧑💻 Check out their website: https://iii-initiative.com😸 And enjoy some exclusive gameplay of the games shown (Start at 01:00:38): https://lnkd.in/eR5YUin3*As of April 14thDid you watch the showcase? What was your favorite announcement? Comment down below👇#gaming #videogames #gamingcommunity #gamingnews #youtube

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The indie rhythm-adventure game Unbeatable has been turning heads with its latest trailer. 😍 This game combines stunning anime-inspired visuals with an engaging rhythm-based gameplay experience. It’s an intriguing blend of storytelling and music that promises to offer something truly unique in the gaming landscape.Unbeatable stands out not just for its gameplay but also for its art style and narrative depth. It’s a testament to the creativity and innovation that indie developers bring to the industry. As we continue to see a rise in the popularity of indie games, Unbeatable is a perfect example of why this trend is so exciting. 🤘🏻#Unbeatable #Indie #GamingNews #Trailer

Business of Games: Where do your installs come from?A deep dive into top drivers for your casual game installs.Puzzle games are the CPI masters, they drive 37% of installs for casual games.Followed by simulation and lifestyle genres with 8% installs each. FYI Don’t bet on hyper-casual games, it’s best to find an alternate. As it’s a genre that’s waning.A breakdown of casual game installs via subgenres:Puzzle as a subgenre leads the race - hypercasual: Puzzle (14%), M3 puzzle (11%), other puzzles (4%). Followed by Word (8%) and Mahjong/Solitaire (7%).Casual game drives installs for Mid-core games with 74%, followed by sports and driving genre at 14% and 10% from mid-core.#gamingindustry #gamedesign #mobilegames #gamedevelopment #gamedev #videogames #gaming #useracquisition #growth #gamedeveloper #indiedev #unity3d #madewithunity #businessofgames

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OHM Games , now under Voodoo's wing, is making waves with a trend that merges the addictive elements of Coin Master and Monopoly Go. Their focus on high-quality gameplay is evident as they venture into the casual slot game territory with a distinct approach.Titles like "Animal Adventures!", "Party Kart", and "Mine & Merge" stand out by offering a unique twist on the conventional slot genre, blending familiar mechanics with fresh gameplay and aesthetics. Voodoo's foray into the casual slot market is ambitious, aiming to carve out a niche alongside giants such as Moon Active's Coin Master and Scopely's Monopoly Go. It's an exciting move, and only time will tell if they can shift the balance in this competitive space.Previously known for their high-quality hyper casual games, Ohm Games is proving its versatility by excelling in the hybrid and casual genres as well. The gaming community is eagerly anticipating a casual hit from this talented team, whose past successes hint at the potential for something truly special on the horizon.#GamingCommunity #CasualGames #StrategyGames #MobileGaming #GameSuccessStories #hybridcasual #NextBigGames

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🤫 Here is the gaming industry's not-so-secret sauce: hyper-casual games claim about 50% of global mobile downloads.💬 Another interesting fact: over 33% of our users are aged 55+, solidifying their status as some of the most dedicated hyper-casual players on the web.With a web game platform offering a seamless plug-and-play experience without downloads, it's the effortless way to launch your game on Yandex Games and captivate our diverse audience. Now could be the perfect time for mobile devs, especially those vibing with hyper-casual trends, to breathe new life into their games.📍 For more info visit our developer page:https://lnkd.in/e7uKP3Nf...#YandexGames #hypercasual #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gameindustry #gamingindustry #browsergames #HTML5games

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Controversial Opinion: Indie Games >>> AAA Games 🎮🕹 DISCUSS.When it launched, No Man's Sky seemed doomed to fail; 8 years later, it's the talk of the town. VoW's gaming expert Shirley Lu asks: Are indie studios setting the new standard? Some highlights from how one of her favourite games became a slow-and-steady success story: 🗣 Listen to your audience:Gamers are vocal. If you promise a feature, deliver it and they will reward you with their loyalty!🐢 Stay true to your vision:Despite backlash, Hello Games focused on making a great game — not just profits — and it finally paid off.🌱 Organic growth beats hype:No crazy marketing needed if you remain transparent — word-of-mouth updates can drive community growth.What's your favourite indie video game?#vowinsights #culture #trends #marketing

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