5.3K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 178 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (74%).
r/IndieGaming Traffic & Engagement r/IndieGaming Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/IndieGaming Most Active Times When r/IndieGaming Is Most Active
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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 | 2.4K (44.4%) | 23 | 6 |
| demo | 434 (8.1%) | 16 | 3 |
| made | 425 (8.0%) | 12 | 4 |
| steam | 395 (7.4%) | 12 | 4 |
| making | 350 (6.6%) | 48 | 7 |
| first | 314 (5.9%) | 20 | 6 |
| free | 280 (5.3%) | 15 | 2 |
| trailer | 269 (5.0%) | 8 | 4 |
| indie | 217 (4.1%) | 11 | 6 |
| horror | 203 (3.8%) | 6 | 3 |
r/IndieGaming Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IndieGaming
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 163 | 2 |
| youtu.be | 133 | 1 |
| store.steampowered.com | 69 | 1 |
| play.google.com | 11 | 0 |
| loopchomp.com | 5 | 0 |
| discord.gg | 4 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 9 |
r/IndieGaming Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IndieGaming
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
We turned the look of old LCD handheld games into a modern action game — this is Future Knight
Should I keep making this Sandman inspired game where you are 500k grains of physically simulated sand?
My polar exploration game Arctico reached 420k units sold!
Your job is simple, comrade: peel the potatoes.
Free playtest available for everyone.
Some gameplay from my cozy delivery game called Pinetrail
This book is one of the best gifts I have ever received
I’m making an anti-shooter where you must avoid people. You can play the Demo now!!
I'm worrking on a cleaning game set AFTER the zombie apocalypse
Our first-person fishing adventure DREADMOOR gets a demo on October 6!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We turned the look of old LCD handheld games into a modern action game — this is Future Knight | 4.5K | 268 | image | Sep 17 |
| Should I keep making this Sandman inspired game where you are 500k grains of physically simulated sand? | 4.2K | 355 | image | Sep 15 |
| My polar exploration game Arctico reached 420k units sold! | 3.1K | 151 | image | Sep 5 |
| Your job is simple, comrade: peel the potatoes. | 3.0K | 187 | image | Sep 19 |
| Free playtest available for everyone. | 2.9K | 110 | image | Sep 9 |
| Some gameplay from my cozy delivery game called Pinetrail | 2.7K | 135 | image | Sep 13 |
| This book is one of the best gifts I have ever received | 2.2K | 141 | image | Sep 6 |
| I’m making an anti-shooter where you must avoid people. You can play the Demo now!! | 2.1K | 105 | image | Sep 21 |
| I'm worrking on a cleaning game set AFTER the zombie apocalypse | 1.7K | 137 | image | Sep 17 |
| Our first-person fishing adventure DREADMOOR gets a demo on October 6! | 1.5K | 168 | image | Sep 24 |
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 Tuesdays around 12 PM 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 178 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 19 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/IndieGaming get most?
On r/IndieGaming, most posts are image posts (74%)