189 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/retrogamedev Traffic & Engagement r/retrogamedev Traffic & Engagement
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r/retrogamedev Flair Performance r/retrogamedev Flair Performance
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r/retrogamedev Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/retrogamedev
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 51 (27.0%) | 10 | 1 |
| games | 15 (7.9%) | 36 | 3 |
| making | 12 (6.3%) | 11 | 1 |
| port | 11 (5.8%) | 5 | 0 |
| gba | 11 (5.8%) | 10 | 1 |
| made | 10 (5.3%) | 25 | 2 |
| retro | 10 (5.3%) | 69 | 5 |
r/retrogamedev Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/retrogamedev
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 18 | 4 |
| youtu.be | 17 | 4 |
| github.com | 7 | 4 |
| retrohandhelds.gg | 3 | 3 |
r/retrogamedev Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/retrogamedev
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A project that could potentially help with retro games development.
Retro Computing Book Collection
GTA 6 hype is everywhere… so I made GTA run on an ESP32.
After four years, I’ve finally finished my open-world Game Boy game, Fall from Space
How to Make a Nintendo 64 Game in 2026
What do you all think of this?
Yeti chase
DOOM on my Kodak DC290 camera from 1999
Making my first GBA game, any feedback is welcome
Whittle: Low poly 3D modelling app for the 3DS
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A project that could potentially help with retro games development. | 447 | 39 | image | Aug 29 |
| Retro Computing Book Collection | 217 | 11 | image | Aug 31 |
| GTA 6 hype is everywhere… so I made GTA run on an ESP32. | 196 | 18 | image | Aug 31 |
| After four years, I’ve finally finished my open-world Game Boy game, Fall from Space | 63 | 3 | image | Aug 21 |
| How to Make a Nintendo 64 Game in 2026 | 56 | 0 | link | Aug 6 |
| What do you all think of this? | 40 | 4 | image | Aug 27 |
| Yeti chase | 38 | 3 | image | Aug 2 |
| DOOM on my Kodak DC290 camera from 1999 | 35 | 0 | image | Aug 23 |
| Making my first GBA game, any feedback is welcome | 34 | 4 | image | Aug 9 |
| Whittle: Low poly 3D modelling app for the 3DS | 31 | 1 | image | Aug 8 |
r/retrogamedev Audience Overlap r/retrogamedev Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/retrogamedev FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/retrogamedev
What's the best time to post on r/retrogamedev?
Based on posting volume, r/retrogamedev is most active on Mondays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/retrogamedev?
r/retrogamedev averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/retrogamedev get?
Posts on r/retrogamedev average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/retrogamedev get most?
On r/retrogamedev, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts