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Indie games are the rebellion, the innovation, and the heart of gaming, and we're here to help spread it with coverage!
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@indiecritical.bsky.social
· Jul 15
Results are in for the first week of our 'Summer of Indies' event!
indiecritical.com/summer-of-in...
Congrats🎉
@theknightling.bsky.social
A Heavy Morning & Lost Twins 2
For others, we'll still take you into account for the next weeks.
#indiedev Check our quoted post to participate!!
Share it 💗
indiecritical.com/summer-of-in...
Congrats🎉
@theknightling.bsky.social
A Heavy Morning & Lost Twins 2
For others, we'll still take you into account for the next weeks.
#indiedev Check our quoted post to participate!!
Share it 💗
𝙎𝙀𝘿𝘼𝙋! is a really fresh take on coop cooking games, where you either play the cook, or the hunter that needs to harvest ingredients from monsters.
REVIEW: indiecritical.com/reviews/
#indiegame
REVIEW: indiecritical.com/reviews/
#indiegame
July 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
𝙎𝙀𝘿𝘼𝙋! is a really fresh take on coop cooking games, where you either play the cook, or the hunter that needs to harvest ingredients from monsters.
REVIEW: indiecritical.com/reviews/
#indiegame
REVIEW: indiecritical.com/reviews/
#indiegame
That's a thing I love about boardgames, they're always trying to streamline as a major principle and definitely ttrpg devs should make sure to do the same for rules-lite games. I've seen way too many where it's just a reskinning of frameworks that appeals to gamers without taking into account others
July 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
That's a thing I love about boardgames, they're always trying to streamline as a major principle and definitely ttrpg devs should make sure to do the same for rules-lite games. I've seen way too many where it's just a reskinning of frameworks that appeals to gamers without taking into account others
Kills me every damn time xDDDD
And it's not even the whole version ahahaha
And it's not even the whole version ahahaha
July 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Kills me every damn time xDDDD
And it's not even the whole version ahahaha
And it's not even the whole version ahahaha
All Syntys assets really.
Amazing quality all around!
Amazing quality all around!
July 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
All Syntys assets really.
Amazing quality all around!
Amazing quality all around!
Tacticon 2025 was really amazing!
I've done a small video with 5 games I think a lot of people need to get their eyes on!
youtu.be/mKRNa41aDqU
#tacticon
I've done a small video with 5 games I think a lot of people need to get their eyes on!
youtu.be/mKRNa41aDqU
#tacticon
5 AMAZING Tactical Indie Games You Need to Wishlist!
YouTube video by IndieCritical
youtu.be
July 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Tacticon 2025 was really amazing!
I've done a small video with 5 games I think a lot of people need to get their eyes on!
youtu.be/mKRNa41aDqU
#tacticon
I've done a small video with 5 games I think a lot of people need to get their eyes on!
youtu.be/mKRNa41aDqU
#tacticon
V5 talked to you that’s insane!
July 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
V5 talked to you that’s insane!
PS: I left this here for those the dual-wielders. The beauty of Bluesky is that this is something you don't have to care about!
July 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
PS: I left this here for those the dual-wielders. The beauty of Bluesky is that this is something you don't have to care about!
Hope this is useful, my mission is to help indies in every way I can, help me do it by:
❤️ Like & 🔁 RT to help other devs
🎮 Follow😉
📖 Full guide +1 more point to boost growth like crazy👀: indiecritical.com/the-ultimate...
PS: I'M NOT SELLING ANYTHING XD
Cheers,
Kevin
❤️ Like & 🔁 RT to help other devs
🎮 Follow😉
📖 Full guide +1 more point to boost growth like crazy👀: indiecritical.com/the-ultimate...
PS: I'M NOT SELLING ANYTHING XD
Cheers,
Kevin
a man wearing a tuxedo and bow tie is smiling and holding a can of coca cola
ALT: a man wearing a tuxedo and bow tie is smiling and holding a can of coca cola
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July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Hope this is useful, my mission is to help indies in every way I can, help me do it by:
❤️ Like & 🔁 RT to help other devs
🎮 Follow😉
📖 Full guide +1 more point to boost growth like crazy👀: indiecritical.com/the-ultimate...
PS: I'M NOT SELLING ANYTHING XD
Cheers,
Kevin
❤️ Like & 🔁 RT to help other devs
🎮 Follow😉
📖 Full guide +1 more point to boost growth like crazy👀: indiecritical.com/the-ultimate...
PS: I'M NOT SELLING ANYTHING XD
Cheers,
Kevin
✅ 12. Most Importantly, Focus on a Great Game First
No X trick can save a boring game. Word-of-mouth from excited players always beats the algorithm.
(my beloved @matteblackstudio.bsky.social !!)
No X trick can save a boring game. Word-of-mouth from excited players always beats the algorithm.
(my beloved @matteblackstudio.bsky.social !!)
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 12. Most Importantly, Focus on a Great Game First
No X trick can save a boring game. Word-of-mouth from excited players always beats the algorithm.
(my beloved @matteblackstudio.bsky.social !!)
No X trick can save a boring game. Word-of-mouth from excited players always beats the algorithm.
(my beloved @matteblackstudio.bsky.social !!)
✅ 11. Use Mini-Threads for Big Announcements
1️⃣ Hook tweet + native GIF
2️⃣ 2–4 tweets of cool mechanics or funny fails
3️⃣ Final tweet: Steam/YouTube link
Engagement on early tweets pushes the whole thread.
1️⃣ Hook tweet + native GIF
2️⃣ 2–4 tweets of cool mechanics or funny fails
3️⃣ Final tweet: Steam/YouTube link
Engagement on early tweets pushes the whole thread.
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 11. Use Mini-Threads for Big Announcements
1️⃣ Hook tweet + native GIF
2️⃣ 2–4 tweets of cool mechanics or funny fails
3️⃣ Final tweet: Steam/YouTube link
Engagement on early tweets pushes the whole thread.
1️⃣ Hook tweet + native GIF
2️⃣ 2–4 tweets of cool mechanics or funny fails
3️⃣ Final tweet: Steam/YouTube link
Engagement on early tweets pushes the whole thread.
✅ 10. Links? Post Them Smart
Never put YouTube/Steam links in the main tweet. Post a GIF first, reply to yourself with the link, & write: “🔽 Link in the first comment.” or something like that.
Never put YouTube/Steam links in the main tweet. Post a GIF first, reply to yourself with the link, & write: “🔽 Link in the first comment.” or something like that.
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 10. Links? Post Them Smart
Never put YouTube/Steam links in the main tweet. Post a GIF first, reply to yourself with the link, & write: “🔽 Link in the first comment.” or something like that.
Never put YouTube/Steam links in the main tweet. Post a GIF first, reply to yourself with the link, & write: “🔽 Link in the first comment.” or something like that.
✅ 9. Don’t Sell Too Soon
Under 500-1000k followers? Stop spamming “wishlist now.” Share progress, fails & insights first. People support devs they feel connected to!
Don't be this guy :)
Under 500-1000k followers? Stop spamming “wishlist now.” Share progress, fails & insights first. People support devs they feel connected to!
Don't be this guy :)
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 9. Don’t Sell Too Soon
Under 500-1000k followers? Stop spamming “wishlist now.” Share progress, fails & insights first. People support devs they feel connected to!
Don't be this guy :)
Under 500-1000k followers? Stop spamming “wishlist now.” Share progress, fails & insights first. People support devs they feel connected to!
Don't be this guy :)
✅ 8. Best Times to Post
6 PM–9 PM CET/CEST (that’s 9 AM–12 PM PDT in summer, or 10 AM–1 PM PST in winter) on Sun, Mon & Wed hits EU evenings + US mornings. Test other times, but this window works for most indie devs.
6 PM–9 PM CET/CEST (that’s 9 AM–12 PM PDT in summer, or 10 AM–1 PM PST in winter) on Sun, Mon & Wed hits EU evenings + US mornings. Test other times, but this window works for most indie devs.
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 8. Best Times to Post
6 PM–9 PM CET/CEST (that’s 9 AM–12 PM PDT in summer, or 10 AM–1 PM PST in winter) on Sun, Mon & Wed hits EU evenings + US mornings. Test other times, but this window works for most indie devs.
6 PM–9 PM CET/CEST (that’s 9 AM–12 PM PDT in summer, or 10 AM–1 PM PST in winter) on Sun, Mon & Wed hits EU evenings + US mornings. Test other times, but this window works for most indie devs.
✅ 7. No Hashtag Spam
One to two hashtag max. Too many gets you deboosted or shadowbanned. X search already indexes plain words, so stop tagging every noun.
I REPEAT! Do not listen to her xD
One to two hashtag max. Too many gets you deboosted or shadowbanned. X search already indexes plain words, so stop tagging every noun.
I REPEAT! Do not listen to her xD
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 7. No Hashtag Spam
One to two hashtag max. Too many gets you deboosted or shadowbanned. X search already indexes plain words, so stop tagging every noun.
I REPEAT! Do not listen to her xD
One to two hashtag max. Too many gets you deboosted or shadowbanned. X search already indexes plain words, so stop tagging every noun.
I REPEAT! Do not listen to her xD
✅ 6. Use Visuals & GIFs
Plain text dies in feeds.
GIFs autoplay & grab attention.
Threads with one GIF/screenshot per tweet keep people scrolling = more reach!
See the example <3
Plain text dies in feeds.
GIFs autoplay & grab attention.
Threads with one GIF/screenshot per tweet keep people scrolling = more reach!
See the example <3
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 6. Use Visuals & GIFs
Plain text dies in feeds.
GIFs autoplay & grab attention.
Threads with one GIF/screenshot per tweet keep people scrolling = more reach!
See the example <3
Plain text dies in feeds.
GIFs autoplay & grab attention.
Threads with one GIF/screenshot per tweet keep people scrolling = more reach!
See the example <3
✅ 5. Show Personality
Players follow people, not logos.
Tell stories, share struggles, post funny bugs. Build connection first, and they might wishlist because they like you.
(I got more for you on the last point of this thread if you're not an extrovert)
Players follow people, not logos.
Tell stories, share struggles, post funny bugs. Build connection first, and they might wishlist because they like you.
(I got more for you on the last point of this thread if you're not an extrovert)
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 5. Show Personality
Players follow people, not logos.
Tell stories, share struggles, post funny bugs. Build connection first, and they might wishlist because they like you.
(I got more for you on the last point of this thread if you're not an extrovert)
Players follow people, not logos.
Tell stories, share struggles, post funny bugs. Build connection first, and they might wishlist because they like you.
(I got more for you on the last point of this thread if you're not an extrovert)
✅ 4. Post Daily
1–3 posts/day. Share GIFs, fails, or quick updates.
And don’t overthink it, players love the human side of development. Random posting times can even help.
1–3 posts/day. Share GIFs, fails, or quick updates.
And don’t overthink it, players love the human side of development. Random posting times can even help.
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 4. Post Daily
1–3 posts/day. Share GIFs, fails, or quick updates.
And don’t overthink it, players love the human side of development. Random posting times can even help.
1–3 posts/day. Share GIFs, fails, or quick updates.
And don’t overthink it, players love the human side of development. Random posting times can even help.
✅ 3. Be First in Comments
Reply to big accounts fast. Early replies stay pinned at the top & get seen by thousands (if you have premium lol).
Add value or humor, not “cool!”... and people will check your profile.
Reply to big accounts fast. Early replies stay pinned at the top & get seen by thousands (if you have premium lol).
Add value or humor, not “cool!”... and people will check your profile.
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 3. Be First in Comments
Reply to big accounts fast. Early replies stay pinned at the top & get seen by thousands (if you have premium lol).
Add value or humor, not “cool!”... and people will check your profile.
Reply to big accounts fast. Early replies stay pinned at the top & get seen by thousands (if you have premium lol).
Add value or humor, not “cool!”... and people will check your profile.
✅ 2. Follow at least 200+ People in Your Niche
Dev peers, reviewers, players. But don’t lurk! Reply, ask questions, share tips. Every thoughtful comment plants a seed for followers & wishlists.
Dev peers, reviewers, players. But don’t lurk! Reply, ask questions, share tips. Every thoughtful comment plants a seed for followers & wishlists.
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 2. Follow at least 200+ People in Your Niche
Dev peers, reviewers, players. But don’t lurk! Reply, ask questions, share tips. Every thoughtful comment plants a seed for followers & wishlists.
Dev peers, reviewers, players. But don’t lurk! Reply, ask questions, share tips. Every thoughtful comment plants a seed for followers & wishlists.
✅ 1. Get X Premium
Like it or not, verified accounts dominate feeds & replies. Think of it as paying for a better booth at a convention! Great games still need visibility first.
Like it or not, verified accounts dominate feeds & replies. Think of it as paying for a better booth at a convention! Great games still need visibility first.
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✅ 1. Get X Premium
Like it or not, verified accounts dominate feeds & replies. Think of it as paying for a better booth at a convention! Great games still need visibility first.
Like it or not, verified accounts dominate feeds & replies. Think of it as paying for a better booth at a convention! Great games still need visibility first.
#IndieDevs
𝗜'𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀...
So I went ahead and compiled 12 tips on how to actually grow you X account as an indie dev.
This was originally for X but most of the points should be applicable here too :)
Thread👇
𝗜'𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀...
So I went ahead and compiled 12 tips on how to actually grow you X account as an indie dev.
This was originally for X but most of the points should be applicable here too :)
Thread👇
July 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#IndieDevs
𝗜'𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀...
So I went ahead and compiled 12 tips on how to actually grow you X account as an indie dev.
This was originally for X but most of the points should be applicable here too :)
Thread👇
𝗜'𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀...
So I went ahead and compiled 12 tips on how to actually grow you X account as an indie dev.
This was originally for X but most of the points should be applicable here too :)
Thread👇
Why do you hate us in particular xD
July 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Why do you hate us in particular xD
I’d probably go for CapsuleFriday but the idea is perfect!
July 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I’d probably go for CapsuleFriday but the idea is perfect!