IndieCritical
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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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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
✅ 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👇
OH MY GOD these pieces of artwork are gooooorgeous WOW
July 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
OH MY GOD these pieces of artwork are gooooorgeous WOW
I knew Ubisoft executives were unhinged, but this is CRAZY 🤣…
July 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I knew Ubisoft executives were unhinged, but this is CRAZY 🤣…
XENOPURGE REVIEW
indiecritical.com/xenopurge-re...
Xenopurge turns a lo-fi terminal UI into one of the most intense and stress-inducing tactical experiences.. A hidden gem worth sweating over!
by @traptics.bsky.social @firesquid.games
#autobattler #roguelike #indiegame
indiecritical.com/xenopurge-re...
Xenopurge turns a lo-fi terminal UI into one of the most intense and stress-inducing tactical experiences.. A hidden gem worth sweating over!
by @traptics.bsky.social @firesquid.games
#autobattler #roguelike #indiegame
July 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
XENOPURGE REVIEW
indiecritical.com/xenopurge-re...
Xenopurge turns a lo-fi terminal UI into one of the most intense and stress-inducing tactical experiences.. A hidden gem worth sweating over!
by @traptics.bsky.social @firesquid.games
#autobattler #roguelike #indiegame
indiecritical.com/xenopurge-re...
Xenopurge turns a lo-fi terminal UI into one of the most intense and stress-inducing tactical experiences.. A hidden gem worth sweating over!
by @traptics.bsky.social @firesquid.games
#autobattler #roguelike #indiegame
I played Xenopurge and BOY I wasn’t expecting that it would be this much fun.
Review dropping real soon!
Amazing job @traptics.bsky.social !
Review dropping real soon!
Amazing job @traptics.bsky.social !
July 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I played Xenopurge and BOY I wasn’t expecting that it would be this much fun.
Review dropping real soon!
Amazing job @traptics.bsky.social !
Review dropping real soon!
Amazing job @traptics.bsky.social !
If there's one thing I learned to love is blocking animations.
You did an amazing job 😍
You did an amazing job 😍
July 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
If there's one thing I learned to love is blocking animations.
You did an amazing job 😍
You did an amazing job 😍
We just got a First Look into @ofashandsteel.bsky.social!
🔗 youtu.be/JIAa4uGi96A
Gothic RPG Meets The Witcher... but is it good?
#indiegame #rpg #actionrpg #gaming #ofashandsteel
@tinybuildgames.bsky.social @sandboxstrat.com
🔗 youtu.be/JIAa4uGi96A
Gothic RPG Meets The Witcher... but is it good?
#indiegame #rpg #actionrpg #gaming #ofashandsteel
@tinybuildgames.bsky.social @sandboxstrat.com
July 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We just got a First Look into @ofashandsteel.bsky.social!
🔗 youtu.be/JIAa4uGi96A
Gothic RPG Meets The Witcher... but is it good?
#indiegame #rpg #actionrpg #gaming #ofashandsteel
@tinybuildgames.bsky.social @sandboxstrat.com
🔗 youtu.be/JIAa4uGi96A
Gothic RPG Meets The Witcher... but is it good?
#indiegame #rpg #actionrpg #gaming #ofashandsteel
@tinybuildgames.bsky.social @sandboxstrat.com
It's #wishlistwednesday but we can do better for #IndieDevs. Here's IndieCritical's Summer of Indies!
RULES: Reply, Follow & RT
If your game has, or is coming out in 2025, we'll pick one each week and do a post on our website (in a dedicated page).
Check the thread 🧵!
RULES: Reply, Follow & RT
If your game has, or is coming out in 2025, we'll pick one each week and do a post on our website (in a dedicated page).
Check the thread 🧵!
July 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It's #wishlistwednesday but we can do better for #IndieDevs. Here's IndieCritical's Summer of Indies!
RULES: Reply, Follow & RT
If your game has, or is coming out in 2025, we'll pick one each week and do a post on our website (in a dedicated page).
Check the thread 🧵!
RULES: Reply, Follow & RT
If your game has, or is coming out in 2025, we'll pick one each week and do a post on our website (in a dedicated page).
Check the thread 🧵!