3.4K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 109 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (74%).
r/indiegames Traffic & Engagement r/indiegames 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/indiegames Most Active Times When r/indiegames Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/indiegames Flair Performance r/indiegames Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Promotion | 1.5K (45.3%) | 5 |
| Upcoming | 561 (16.6%) | 7 |
| Video | 492 (14.6%) | 20 |
| Public Game Test | 175 (5.2%) | 5 |
| Need Feedback | 143 (4.2%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 137 (4.1%) | 6 |
| News | 106 (3.1%) | 10 |
| Devlog | 75 (2.2%) | 10 |
| Image | 52 (1.5%) | 12 |
| Personal Achievement | 39 (1.2%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/indiegames Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/indiegames
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 1.6K (46.7%) | 9 | 3 |
| steam | 285 (8.4%) | 5 | 2 |
| first | 262 (7.8%) | 5 | 2 |
| made | 239 (7.1%) | 6 | 3 |
| demo | 226 (6.7%) | 5 | 2 |
| trailer | 185 (5.5%) | 9 | 3 |
| making | 163 (4.8%) | 16 | 4 |
| i'm | 153 (4.5%) | 19 | 4 |
| horror | 151 (4.5%) | 7 | 3 |
| indie | 149 (4.4%) | 10 | 3 |
r/indiegames Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/indiegames
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 205 | 2 |
| youtu.be | 131 | 2 |
| store.steampowered.com | 10 | 1 |
| imgur.com | 9 | 3 |
| i.imgur.com | 4 | 2 |
r/indiegames Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/indiegames
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
isometric strategy game i've been working on
A long walk, across a long bridge.
I'm making a ps1 style game with no modern twist, no gimmick, just full retro fun
My Combat focused Point-and-Click Game!
Added panic behavior to rabbits and now I feel bad shooting them
A slice of life from my upcoming game
Someone completed my game 157 times and I'm trying to find him/her.
I can't believe I'm finally releasing my game after 6 years of work!
I’m just a girl making classic flash horror in 2026
No minimap, no waypoints, no markers. Just a paper map and a compass.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| isometric strategy game i've been working on | 1.1K | 53 | image | Jul 30 |
| A long walk, across a long bridge. | 927 | 56 | image | Jul 28 |
| I'm making a ps1 style game with no modern twist, no gimmick, just full retro fun | 559 | 62 | image | Jul 18 |
| My Combat focused Point-and-Click Game! | 483 | 40 | image | Jul 24 |
| Added panic behavior to rabbits and now I feel bad shooting them | 444 | 69 | image | Jul 18 |
| A slice of life from my upcoming game | 430 | 45 | image | Jul 8 |
| Someone completed my game 157 times and I'm trying to find him/her. | 414 | 44 | image | Jul 28 |
| I can't believe I'm finally releasing my game after 6 years of work! | 387 | 41 | image | Jul 27 |
| I’m just a girl making classic flash horror in 2026 | 387 | 63 | image | Jul 15 |
| No minimap, no waypoints, no markers. Just a paper map and a compass. | 355 | 69 | image | Jul 31 |
r/indiegames Audience Overlap r/indiegames Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/indiegames FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/indiegames
What's the best time to post on r/indiegames?
Based on posting volume, r/indiegames is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/indiegames?
r/indiegames averages 109 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/indiegames get?
Posts on r/indiegames average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/indiegames get most?
On r/indiegames, most posts are image posts (74%)