HOW TO PROMOTE MY GAME

[Amorous Dezign]

Hey everyone,
I've just recently posted my game and all I do is answer my fans posts on my game thread. I'm such a noob when it comes to forums and this is my very first forum account. I am looking for ways to interact more with my fans and spread the word on my game. Could you give me some suggestions on what to do.
Thank you

 

[telotelo]

non-exhaustive list:
*go here ask for sigs, apply it and (maybe) link it to your game thread
*bind the patreon with your f95 account so it'll be visible under your profile
*set-up discord or other socmed channel
*post and reply regularly (maybe)
and much more (because i forgot most of it)

just remember that in here most of people you interact to is prolly the one who want free stuff
your 'fans' could be a (little) portion of it and will 'appreciate' you accordingly

good luck with your game
nice artwork

 

[MissFortune]

- Upload your game where you can. Gamejolt and Itch.io are a start. Gamcore, might be worth a look if you have thick skin. Same for FAP-Nation.
- Make a Twitter account, post some updates, teaser images, or just random stuff you've rendered, and take advantage of hastags. Follow other devs, communicate, etc.
- Reddit. Post your game on some of the lewd reddits (be aware that a lot of the only take your patreon links, however.)
- Slushe and DeviantArt for posting stills is pretty easy promotion, especially the latter as it has a massive userbase.

 

[Amorous Dezign]

Tha

non-exhaustive list:
*go here ask for sigs, apply it and (maybe) link it to your game thread
*bind the patreon with your f95 account so it'll be visible under your profile
*set-up discord or other socmed channel
*post and reply regularly (maybe)
and much more (because i forgot most of it)

just remember that in here most of people you interact to is prolly the one who want free stuff
your 'fans' could be a (little) portion of it and will 'appreciate' you accordingly

good luck with your game
nice artwork

Thank you for your help. I need a big fan-base so I can maybe get a small fraction of them supporting me on Patreon, this way I can sustain my production.

 

[Amorous Dezign]

- Upload your game where you can. Gamejolt and Itch.io are a start. Gamcore, might be worth a look if you have thick skin. Same for FAP-Nation.
- Make a Twitter account, post some updates, teaser images, or just random stuff you've rendered, and take advantage of hastags. Follow other devs, communicate, etc.
- Reddit. Post your game on some of the lewd reddits (be aware that a lot of the only take your patreon links, however.)
- Slushe and DeviantArt for posting stills is pretty easy promotion, especially the latter as it has a massive userbase.

Good to know, thanks.
Man this promotion and social networking stuff is harder than making the actual game

 

[SnowDev]

I'm in the same boat as you! I've found a lot of the engagement with my game came from reddit. One of the bigger subreddits would be r/lewdgames. Happy deving!

 

[Amorous Dezign]

I'm in the same boat as you! I've found a lot of the engagement with my game came from reddit. One of the bigger subreddits would be r/lewdgames. Happy deving!

Awesome advice, thank you

 

[pk2000]

Amorous Dezign
A little late to the thread but anyway...

First congrats for your game, haven't played yet but looks great.

You should take a look at

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since he is the master in promotion.
Your patreon page is also your advertisement page.
So at least once a month post a small public message e.g. with an unfinished or censored image of the event you are working.
And at until you begin to have a large number of patrons do not hide the stats (only their number). People usually tend to join easier crowded places (shops, bars, restaurants, etc.).
I don't know if patreon allows a "0$" join-in tier , but if it does at the first 3-4 months you should activate, it in order to attract more people.

wish you best of luck.

 

[Amorous Dezign]

Amorous Dezign
A little late to the thread but anyway...

First congrats for your game, haven't played yet but looks great.

You should take a look at

You must be registered to see the links

since he is the master in promotion.
Your patreon page is also your advertisement page.
So at least once a month post a small public message e.g. with an unfinished or censored image of the event you are working.
And at until you begin to have a large number of patrons do not hide the stats (only their number). People usually tend to join easier crowded places (shops, bars, restaurants, etc.).
I don't know if patreon allows a "0$" join-in tier , but if it does at the first 3-4 months you should activate, it in order to attract more people.

wish you best of luck.

Thank you so much for the suggestions, honestly I'm having a hard time promoting my game and I know it's too early to expect anything but sometimes it seems an impossible feat.