4.8K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 156 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (67%).
r/IndieGaming Traffic & Engagement r/IndieGaming Traffic & Engagement
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r/IndieGaming Flair Performance r/IndieGaming Flair Performance
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r/IndieGaming Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/IndieGaming
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 2.1K (43.5%) | 25 | 6 |
| first | 363 (7.5%) | 14 | 4 |
| steam | 362 (7.5%) | 11 | 4 |
| made | 361 (7.5%) | 24 | 5 |
| indie | 253 (5.2%) | 37 | 8 |
| demo | 251 (5.2%) | 15 | 4 |
| free | 233 (4.8%) | 3 | 2 |
| making | 218 (4.5%) | 47 | 8 |
| feedback | 210 (4.3%) | 4 | 4 |
| trailer | 201 (4.2%) | 13 | 3 |
r/IndieGaming Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IndieGaming
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 155 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 155 | 2 |
| store.steampowered.com | 45 | 1 |
| play.google.com | 8 | 1 |
| apps.apple.com | 7 | 1 |
| steamcommunity.com | 3 | 2 |
| mugule.itch.io | 3 | 1 |
| towntakers.in | 3 | 1 |
| xsgames.co | 3 | 1 |
| kickstarter.com | 3 | 1 |
r/IndieGaming Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IndieGaming
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Level Design Is My Passion
Experimenting with video hands in my time traveler game
We built our combat system from real ballet. Here's how that actually works
Added panic behavior to rabbits and now I feel bad shooting them
Animation process for our indie game Deer & Boy with video references made by real people
Added Boat-Cars to my parking lot sim...
Indie. Original. Retro. Unique. A quick look at a boss encounter in our upcoming game, Future Knight. What do you think?
My new arcade snowboarding game CarveOut 2160 (inspired by SSX) is coming soon!
Twitter argues about whether a refund is justified if a game is too short
Beaches, please. Realistic beach waves and sounds in my survival game.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level Design Is My Passion | 7.4K | 348 | image | Jul 22 |
| Experimenting with video hands in my time traveler game | 3.0K | 87 | image | Jul 13 |
| We built our combat system from real ballet. Here's how that actually works | 2.7K | 165 | image | Jul 9 |
| Added panic behavior to rabbits and now I feel bad shooting them | 2.5K | 161 | image | Jul 18 |
| Animation process for our indie game Deer & Boy with video references made by real people | 2.2K | 34 | image | Jul 8 |
| Added Boat-Cars to my parking lot sim... | 2.1K | 102 | image | Jul 28 |
| Indie. Original. Retro. Unique. A quick look at a boss encounter in our upcoming game, Future Knight. What do you think? | 2.0K | 102 | image | Jul 22 |
| My new arcade snowboarding game CarveOut 2160 (inspired by SSX) is coming soon! | 2.0K | 173 | image | Jul 27 |
| Twitter argues about whether a refund is justified if a game is too short | 1.9K | 608 | image | Jul 6 |
| Beaches, please. Realistic beach waves and sounds in my survival game. | 1.5K | 92 | image | Jul 11 |
r/IndieGaming Audience Overlap r/IndieGaming Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/IndieGaming FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/IndieGaming
What's the best time to post on r/IndieGaming?
Based on posting volume, r/IndieGaming 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/IndieGaming?
r/IndieGaming averages 156 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/IndieGaming get?
Posts on r/IndieGaming average about 21 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/IndieGaming get most?
On r/IndieGaming, most posts are image posts (67%)