709 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 24 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (65%).
r/IndieGame Traffic & Engagement r/IndieGame 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/IndieGame Most Active Times When r/IndieGame 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/IndieGame Flair Performance r/IndieGame Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Update | 97 (41.1%) | 1 |
| News | 78 (33.1%) | 2 |
| Question | 32 (13.6%) | 1 |
| Review | 23 (9.7%) | 2 |
| Kickstarter | 6 (2.5%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/IndieGame Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/IndieGame
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 284 (40.1%) | 1 | 1 |
| demo | 74 (10.4%) | 2 | 1 |
| trailer | 49 (6.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| first | 48 (6.8%) | 3 | 0 |
| made | 45 (6.3%) | 2 | 0 |
| free | 42 (5.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| indie | 41 (5.8%) | 2 | 1 |
| steam | 37 (5.2%) | 3 | 1 |
| released | 32 (4.5%) | 4 | 0 |
| working | 30 (4.2%) | 1 | 1 |
r/IndieGame Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IndieGame
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 31 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 30 | 1 |
| store.steampowered.com | 9 | 1 |
r/IndieGame Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IndieGame
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I made my first game while unemployed and somehow actually released it
I’m 18, and today I released the Steam demo of my first commercial game. I can't believe I did it.
.curator hits Steam: a detective adventure from the writer of Altered Carbon
Have an indie game on Steam? Let me check it out! 👀
[Demo] My friend and I just released the first public demo for our tactical autobattler Fool King!
Working on a rocket builder and spaceflight sim with real orbital mechanics!
Build a skatepark, then skate it — a look at Skate N Chill
Finally landed on a Bow Spray effect I'm happy with!
Why does the crowd in my Game look so bad? How can I improve it?
A psychological horror game I’ve been building solo
r/IndieGame Audience Overlap r/IndieGame Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/IndieGame FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/IndieGame
What's the best time to post on r/IndieGame?
Based on posting volume, r/IndieGame is most active on Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/IndieGame?
r/IndieGame averages 24 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/IndieGame get?
Posts on r/IndieGame average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/IndieGame get most?
On r/IndieGame, most posts are image posts (65%)