1.0K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 34 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (64%).
r/IndieGameDevs Traffic & Engagement r/IndieGameDevs Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/IndieGameDevs Most Active Times When r/IndieGameDevs Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/IndieGameDevs Flair Performance r/IndieGameDevs Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 178 (42.0%) | 7 |
| ScreenShot | 105 (24.8%) | 4 |
| Help | 71 (16.7%) | 2 |
| Team Up Request | 27 (6.4%) | 1 |
| Resource Pack | 18 (4.2%) | 3 |
| Tutorial | 16 (3.8%) | 1 |
| Game Jam! | 9 (2.1%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/IndieGameDevs Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/IndieGameDevs
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 363 (35.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| steam | 69 (6.7%) | 3 | 2 |
| think | 66 (6.4%) | 3 | 2 |
| feedback | 61 (5.9%) | 2 | 1 |
| first | 61 (5.9%) | 4 | 2 |
| indie | 59 (5.7%) | 3 | 5 |
| looking | 53 (5.1%) | 1 | 2 |
| working | 43 (4.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| made | 40 (3.9%) | 3 | 1 |
| making | 40 (3.9%) | 2 | 2 |
r/IndieGameDevs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IndieGameDevs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 34 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 18 | 1 |
| store.steampowered.com | 7 | 1 |
| xsgames.co | 7 | 1 |
r/IndieGameDevs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IndieGameDevs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Can we ban generative AI slop?
Good or Bad?
Here, father will eat you if you don't clean up the house before evening
Why do indie deva refuse to have a website?
New map for rpg new project...
I've been makingt this time-travel FPS metroidvania for over 4 years now - Tempus Vitae
What do you think of our game's art style? (No AI)
How BOMBANANA! reached 230,000 wishlists in just 1 month and became the Most Played Demo of Steam Next Fest
Can we go back to sharing WIP’s?
I added some shadows to my game
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can we ban generative AI slop? | 543 | 302 | text | Jun 29 |
| Good or Bad? | 150 | 45 | image | Jun 12 |
| Here, father will eat you if you don't clean up the house before evening | 112 | 22 | image | Jun 1 |
| Why do indie deva refuse to have a website? | 103 | 176 | image | Jun 20 |
| New map for rpg new project... | 97 | 15 | image | Jun 12 |
| I've been makingt this time-travel FPS metroidvania for over 4 years now - Tempus Vitae | 83 | 18 | image | Jun 26 |
| What do you think of our game's art style? (No AI) | 65 | 33 | image | Jun 26 |
| How BOMBANANA! reached 230,000 wishlists in just 1 month and became the Most Played Demo of Steam Next Fest | 42 | 13 | image | Jun 22 |
| Can we go back to sharing WIP’s? | 42 | 68 | text | Jun 30 |
| I added some shadows to my game | 39 | 12 | image | Jun 2 |
r/IndieGameDevs Audience Overlap r/IndieGameDevs Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/IndieGameDevs FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/IndieGameDevs
What's the best time to post on r/IndieGameDevs?
Based on posting volume, r/IndieGameDevs is most active on Mondays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/IndieGameDevs?
r/IndieGameDevs averages 34 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/IndieGameDevs get?
Posts on r/IndieGameDevs average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/IndieGameDevs get most?
On r/IndieGameDevs, most posts are image posts (64%)