1.0K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 32 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (63%).
r/IndieGameDevs Traffic & Engagement r/IndieGameDevs 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/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 | 174 (42.4%) | 5 |
| ScreenShot | 103 (25.1%) | 6 |
| Help | 67 (16.3%) | 2 |
| Team Up Request | 41 (10.0%) | 2 |
| Game Jam! | 11 (2.7%) | 1 |
| Tutorial | 8 (2.0%) | 1 |
| Resource Pack | 6 (1.5%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 438 (43.6%) | 4 | 2 |
| first | 87 (8.7%) | 7 | 3 |
| feedback | 75 (7.5%) | 6 | 3 |
| indie | 63 (6.3%) | 5 | 3 |
| think | 59 (5.9%) | 10 | 4 |
| looking | 58 (5.8%) | 1 | 2 |
| steam | 43 (4.3%) | 11 | 4 |
| make | 42 (4.2%) | 4 | 4 |
| art | 39 (3.9%) | 2 | 4 |
| made | 38 (3.8%) | 4 | 3 |
r/IndieGameDevs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IndieGameDevs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 14 | 2 |
| youtu.be | 12 | 1 |
| store.steampowered.com | 6 | 1 |
| play.google.com | 5 | 1 |
| xsgames.co | 4 | 1 |
| superhivemarket.com | 3 | 1 |
r/IndieGameDevs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IndieGameDevs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Despite everything that went wrong, we finally released our first game on Steam!
About a week ago, we received some great feedback from the community and used it to improve the atmosphere of our game. What do you think of the new version?
A before & after from my hand-drawn indie game!
When you leave the devs alone for 5 minutes (SOUND ON)
We are two friends that developing a survival game where we compete against harsh weather conditions. What do you think of our storm atmosphere?
Our game, Cheat Death, has finally been released.
My Indie Horror Game Has made it into Steam!
13 seconds of platforming&fighting in our indie game 🕺
Proof of concept for my unique spell-building system. Feedback?
We reached 1,000 wishlists 4 days before launch. It may not sound huge, but it means a lot to us.
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 Thursdays around 9 AM 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 32 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 (63%)