190 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/hobbygamedev Traffic & Engagement r/hobbygamedev Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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/hobbygamedev Most Active Times When r/hobbygamedev 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/hobbygamedev Flair Performance r/hobbygamedev Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Insperation | 59 (31.6%) | 2 |
| Help Needed | 45 (24.1%) | 1 |
| Article | 35 (18.7%) | 2 |
| Resource | 28 (15.0%) | 2 |
| Seeking Team | 14 (7.5%) | 1 |
| Seeking Mentorship | 6 (3.2%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/hobbygamedev Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hobbygamedev
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 102 (53.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| first | 21 (11.1%) | 3 | 2 |
| looking | 20 (10.5%) | 1 | 2 |
| project | 16 (8.4%) | 3 | 2 |
| feedback | 15 (7.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| demo | 14 (7.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| made | 14 (7.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| make | 13 (6.8%) | 1 | 1 |
| hobby | 12 (6.3%) | 5 | 2 |
| free | 11 (5.8%) | 1 | 1 |
r/hobbygamedev Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hobbygamedev
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 16 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 2 |
| play.google.com | 3 | 1 |
r/hobbygamedev Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hobbygamedev
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
How it started vs how its going - Hobby project started during COVID
First walking animation
Solo dev rebuilding a game that was never finished 15 years ago. No plan, no Steam page, no wishlists, just a devlog and a lot of fun building
Which capsule opening mechanism looks better 1 or 2?
5 years of hobby gamedev in 50 seconds 😌
New Pixelart pack Angel Ophanim
What was your primary reason for joining this subreddit?
When you have a game idea… where do you start?
Anyone need soundtrack work?
Made a small heightmap/terrain tool for my own game, sharing in case it helps someone
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How it started vs how its going - Hobby project started during COVID | 34 | 11 | image | Sep 12 |
| First walking animation | 28 | 5 | image | Sep 11 |
| Solo dev rebuilding a game that was never finished 15 years ago. No plan, no Steam page, no wishlists, just a devlog and a lot of fun building | 26 | 12 | image | Sep 14 |
| Which capsule opening mechanism looks better 1 or 2? | 18 | 32 | image | Sep 1 |
| 5 years of hobby gamedev in 50 seconds 😌 | 17 | 3 | image | Sep 16 |
| New Pixelart pack Angel Ophanim | 12 | 2 | image | Sep 9 |
| What was your primary reason for joining this subreddit? | 11 | 29 | text | Sep 8 |
| When you have a game idea… where do you start? | 9 | 14 | text | Sep 1 |
| Anyone need soundtrack work? | 7 | 2 | text | Sep 10 |
| Made a small heightmap/terrain tool for my own game, sharing in case it helps someone | 6 | 3 | image | Sep 20 |
r/hobbygamedev Audience Overlap r/hobbygamedev Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/hobbygamedev FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hobbygamedev
What's the best time to post on r/hobbygamedev?
Based on posting volume, r/hobbygamedev is most active on Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/hobbygamedev?
r/hobbygamedev averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hobbygamedev get?
Posts on r/hobbygamedev average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hobbygamedev get most?
On r/hobbygamedev, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts