442 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 4 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/IndieHorrorGaming Traffic & Engagement r/IndieHorrorGaming Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/IndieHorrorGaming Most Active Times When r/IndieHorrorGaming Is Most Active
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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 💬 | 54 (46.6%) | 3 |
| Other 🤷 | 29 (25.0%) | 1 |
| Finding 🔎 | 12 (10.3%) | 3 |
| Hidden Gem 😮 | 12 (10.3%) | 2 |
| Observation 👀 | 9 (7.8%) | 1 |
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r/IndieHorrorGaming Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/IndieHorrorGaming
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| horror | 252 (57.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| game | 248 (56.1%) | 2 | 1 |
| indie | 45 (10.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| first | 45 (10.2%) | 2 | 1 |
| psychological | 34 (7.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| looking | 32 (7.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| demo | 28 (6.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| steam | 28 (6.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| made | 27 (6.1%) | 2 | 1 |
| free | 22 (5.0%) | 1 | 0 |
r/IndieHorrorGaming Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IndieHorrorGaming
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 28 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 13 | 1 |
| store.steampowered.com | 8 | 1 |
r/IndieHorrorGaming Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IndieHorrorGaming
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
"They never look away." A crayon-style nightmare from our upcoming horror game.
Been working on my solo horror game. What do you think of the atmosphere?
I spent 6 years making this survival-horror game and it’s finally on Steam, what do you think?
Combat in my Horror FPS game
Indie horror game teaser – what do you think?
What do you think about the atmosphere of my horror game? Could you support me by adding it to your wishlist?
my work in progress game (want your feedback)
I'm a solo dev making a J-horror psychological game inspired by 'The Exit 8', set in a sealed hospital ward. I'd love your feedback.
What do you think of my game's trailer?
Hey, I'm a small content creator on YouTube and Instagram, and I make short edits related to horror games. My channel is called LinkgamesR. I need some horror game ideas, so if you're an indie dev making a horror game, please let me know so I can make a short for my channel.
r/IndieHorrorGaming Audience Overlap r/IndieHorrorGaming Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Wednesdays around 4 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 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% 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