535 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/IndieHorrorGaming Traffic & Engagement r/IndieHorrorGaming 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/IndieHorrorGaming Most Active Times When r/IndieHorrorGaming 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/IndieHorrorGaming Flair Performance r/IndieHorrorGaming Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion 💬 | 63 (46.0%) | 2 |
| Other 🤷 | 38 (27.7%) | 1 |
| Hidden Gem 😮 | 15 (10.9%) | 1 |
| Finding 🔎 | 12 (8.8%) | 1 |
| Observation 👀 | 9 (6.6%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/IndieHorrorGaming Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/IndieHorrorGaming
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 296 (55.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| horror | 258 (48.2%) | 2 | 1 |
| demo | 51 (9.5%) | 1 | 0 |
| made | 41 (7.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| first | 39 (7.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| making | 39 (7.3%) | 4 | 1 |
| indie | 36 (6.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| free | 33 (6.2%) | 1 | 0 |
| psychological | 33 (6.2%) | 2 | 0 |
| steam | 26 (4.9%) | 2 | 0 |
r/IndieHorrorGaming Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IndieHorrorGaming
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 48 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 27 | 1 |
| store.steampowered.com | 11 | 1 |
| ro.blox.com | 3 | 1 |
r/IndieHorrorGaming Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IndieHorrorGaming
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I’m making a slow-burn VHS horror game set in Eastern Europe
I'm making "THINGS WE IGNORE," a psychological horror game about the details you normally overlook.
I’m making a slow-burn VHS horror game set in Eastern Europe
Army Evil – My indie zombie horror game inspired by the 90s
Me and my best friend have quit our jobs to make this game. Let's hope it goes well!
My first horror game sold 171 copies, but got hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube
Any indie horror devs looking for a playtester?
Upcoming indie horror
Cosmic horror game about being lost in the void. Solo dev.
Any indie devs releasing a Halloween themed horror game this year?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I’m making a slow-burn VHS horror game set in Eastern Europe | 38 | 8 | image | Sep 19 |
| I'm making "THINGS WE IGNORE," a psychological horror game about the details you normally overlook. | 26 | 2 | image | Sep 25 |
| I’m making a slow-burn VHS horror game set in Eastern Europe | 25 | 7 | image | Sep 7 |
| Army Evil – My indie zombie horror game inspired by the 90s | 15 | 8 | image | Sep 2 |
| Me and my best friend have quit our jobs to make this game. Let's hope it goes well! | 14 | 9 | image | Sep 10 |
| My first horror game sold 171 copies, but got hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube | 10 | 15 | text | Sep 20 |
| Any indie horror devs looking for a playtester? | 10 | 14 | text | Sep 3 |
| Upcoming indie horror | 9 | 2 | image | Sep 14 |
| Cosmic horror game about being lost in the void. Solo dev. | 7 | 2 | image | Sep 2 |
| Any indie devs releasing a Halloween themed horror game this year? | 7 | 14 | text | Sep 23 |
r/IndieHorrorGaming Audience Overlap r/IndieHorrorGaming Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/IndieHorrorGaming FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/IndieHorrorGaming
What's the best time to post on r/IndieHorrorGaming?
Based on posting volume, r/IndieHorrorGaming is most active on Tuesdays around 2 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/IndieHorrorGaming?
r/IndieHorrorGaming averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/IndieHorrorGaming get?
Posts on r/IndieHorrorGaming average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/IndieHorrorGaming get most?
On r/IndieHorrorGaming, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts