5 TIPS I've learned after a DECADE of making indie games!

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[thomasbrush]

Thanks for watching! Hope you learned a ton.

[bennersftw]

Thomas you are easily one of the most genuine and compassionate indie devs! Truly appreciate your sincerity and guidance.

All the best to you and your family!

[aurin_komak]

Media: violent games cause violence!
Thomas: _plays them and is very peaceful and wholesome human being_
Media: please thomas no

[NoNamedTEHb]

1. 1:48 Launch day confusion
2. 4:16 Don't over-value influencers
3. 6:25 Be yourself
4. 9:18 Simplification saves your money
5. 13:00 Clean your office space


watch yourself - it's interesting to hear insides but not read titles :)

[ganasoft]

Maaaan, you are such an inspiration to me! I am extremely grateful for all the inspirational and helpful videos that you are making. I believe you are extremely underrated, but I wish you the best and I wish more people find your videos at least as useful as I find them! Keep it up and never stop!

[AuliyaasGames]

Thanks for a peaceful and informative video :) Definitely agree with keeping your space clean! I need to follow that more..

[TheKoijotito]

Thank you, Thomas. I am about to start a development for a small project, while learning Unity. Your tips are helpful and assuring.

[davidfilus]

I really like how honest and genuine you are Thomas. There is always the beautiful synergy of information and entertainment in your videos. The information and/tips you give to people are often much more broad-sighted than just basic stuff about gamemaking. Every single video of yours can motivate me because you are a person that I feel like I can trust, genuine, honest. Also your hair.

[kimbaptempura]

LOL - well, this video came out in 2019, and at the end of 2021 it's helping your sales. I love that style, and will definitely be checking your games out!

[xXxDudexAwesomeXx]

hi, Thomas. I've found your tutorials very helpful especially working with artwork for game levels/scenes as other tutorials I've found always use tiles. is it possible to get more tutorials on game levels such as obstacles, text dialog, multiple scenes in one level, level select and unlock. etc

[mikeroegames]

Thanks for the tips man. I totally agree with be yourself, and don’t worry about mimicking the AAA games. Dope!

[NewHopeGames]

Great video and great tips! My game launch on steam was nearly nonexistent. I launched it with little to no exposure. Left me learning that one way to have a more successful launch is to not launch without exposure. Let the wishlist build up and get some solid exposure first...then hit the release button. Doing this will avoid having to pickup all of the missed sales through the years that you could of had all at launch. My upcoming projects will definitely be handled differently.

[scooterhooter]

Really love your vids Thomas, solo developers need emotional support just as much as technical support - keep it up!

[CrystalKeeper]

Love watching your videos, I am finally moving over to unity after 2 years of game developing not on a professional game engine, I am figuring out the interface. What are your best videos on any interface unity tutorials?

[pelangigames]

Nice one Thomas, definitely resonate with the simplicity rule.

[khokh]

I feel like you're a genuine person who wants the best for everybody.

[jackstorm]

Thanks for these tips i'm planning on making a few games soon.

[avalanche]

Thanks for your valuable instructions.

[ONshowON]

Ok I am ready to learn or listen at least ;) love your videos

[pedroluchsinger]

It is said in the Kabalah, that often people think spiritual work is all about meditation and mytical stuff. But instead, cleaning your room, closet, drawers and workspace is already an spiritual training, where you clean and order on the outside, to be clear on the inside. Hope it makes sense to somebody.

Btw, great vid, the tip about don't lying to yourself is key! I'm just starting in Unity and C#, hope to start some big projects i have in mind in a couple years from now!