357 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (89%).
r/gameideas Traffic & Engagement r/gameideas Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/gameideas Most Active Times When r/gameideas Is Most Active
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r/gameideas Flair Performance r/gameideas Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Idea | 157 (44.7%) | 1 |
| Advanced Idea | 113 (32.2%) | 1 |
| Complex Idea | 39 (11.1%) | 1 |
| Lore and Story | 16 (4.6%) | 1 |
| Mechanic | 8 (2.3%) | 1 |
| Theorycrafting | 7 (2.0%) | 2 |
| Abstract | 6 (1.7%) | 1 |
| Mobile | 5 (1.4%) | 0 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/gameideas Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/gameideas
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 252 (70.6%) | 1 | 3 |
| idea | 81 (22.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| world | 33 (9.2%) | 1 | 3 |
| concept | 32 (9.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| horror | 30 (8.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| rpg | 29 (8.1%) | 0 | 3 |
| based | 29 (8.1%) | 1 | 2 |
| survival | 25 (7.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| play | 24 (6.7%) | 1 | 5 |
| open | 19 (5.3%) | 1 | 3 |
r/gameideas Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/gameideas
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/gameideas Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/gameideas
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Supernatural Lawyer; Where you consult mythological creatures on their legal problems
My husband is a jeweler, and the idea for his game came during a power outage
Coop game for two people with entirely different tastes
The Peasants are Revolting: a FPS about defending a noble's manor house against waves of zombies and keeping the place tidy.
Physics based voxel miner where you live in a flying ship, mine on a volcanic planet, and must manually identify your ores using real geology
Open-world game where you play as a toxic couple. You can switch between them on the fly in order to complete story objectives, but every switch counts and affects their relationship.
A hangout game where YOU draw your player character.
Would you play this? - A lonely mars rover on a quiet and empty planet, conducting science and searching for history
1st person voxel-ish survival game, medieval fantasy with no heavy tech, a game I'll probably never make since I'm only cognitive enough to do the ideas
A Medieval Noblewoman Life Simulator Where You Build Your Family, Navigate Court Politics, Raise Children, and Shape Your Dynasty
r/gameideas Audience Overlap r/gameideas Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/gameideas FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/gameideas
What's the best time to post on r/gameideas?
Based on posting volume, r/gameideas is most active on Saturdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/gameideas?
r/gameideas averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/gameideas get?
Posts on r/gameideas average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/gameideas get most?
On r/gameideas, most posts are text posts (89%)