1.2K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 40 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (62%).
r/IndieGameDevs Traffic & Engagement r/IndieGameDevs 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/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 | 164 (37.2%) | 4 |
| ScreenShot | 110 (24.9%) | 9 |
| Help | 88 (20.0%) | 3 |
| Team Up Request | 40 (9.1%) | 1 |
| Resource Pack | 19 (4.3%) | 1 |
| Game Jam! | 10 (2.3%) | 3 |
| Tutorial | 10 (2.3%) | 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 | 447 (36.5%) | 3 | 3 |
| texture | 88 (7.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| first | 86 (7.0%) | 7 | 4 |
| pbr | 85 (6.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| looking | 67 (5.5%) | 2 | 3 |
| feedback | 66 (5.4%) | 5 | 4 |
| indie | 65 (5.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| think | 58 (4.7%) | 7 | 3 |
| dev | 52 (4.3%) | 2 | 5 |
| made | 50 (4.1%) | 11 | 3 |
r/IndieGameDevs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IndieGameDevs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| cults3d.com | 54 | 1 |
| superhivemarket.com | 36 | 1 |
| cgtrader.com | 15 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 12 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 8 | 2 |
| play.google.com | 3 | 1 |
| linktr.ee | 3 | 2 |
| hoops-gm.com | 3 | 0 |
r/IndieGameDevs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IndieGameDevs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Before and after Post Processing
I've spent so long adding content and writing code that I lost track of how many small changes I'd made since the prototype.
true
Am i the only one ?
First time doing water shaders | Before and After
So much work goes into making this.
Working on a main menu screen that gives off cozy witchy vibes. What do you guys think?
We are finally ready to start filming the first gameplay videos, and we’re really excited to share them
Working on an RTS game. Actual system requirement is 2 MB RAM.
What do you think about this hand-drawn map style? Looking for honest feedback
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before and after Post Processing | 445 | 26 | image | Aug 18 |
| I've spent so long adding content and writing code that I lost track of how many small changes I'd made since the prototype. | 350 | 35 | image | Aug 5 |
| true | 345 | 33 | image | Aug 21 |
| Am i the only one ? | 204 | 35 | image | Aug 20 |
| First time doing water shaders | Before and After | 156 | 38 | image | Aug 23 |
| So much work goes into making this. | 127 | 17 | image | Aug 10 |
| Working on a main menu screen that gives off cozy witchy vibes. What do you guys think? | 100 | 15 | image | Aug 11 |
| We are finally ready to start filming the first gameplay videos, and we’re really excited to share them | 96 | 37 | image | Aug 10 |
| Working on an RTS game. Actual system requirement is 2 MB RAM. | 96 | 31 | image | Aug 13 |
| What do you think about this hand-drawn map style? Looking for honest feedback | 86 | 48 | image | Aug 25 |
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 1 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 40 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 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/IndieGameDevs get most?
On r/IndieGameDevs, most posts are image posts (62%)