So awesome!

The market REALLY needed this

Hope this review helps some of you! Sorry for being late, I had a lot to do yesterday.

If you need help optimizing your marketing and converting wishlists, feel free to reach out.

In the meantime, here’s Manor Lords' Steam page:
store.steampowered.c...

9/9 🔚

🔹 A Blueprint for Indie Success

✅ A clear, compelling hook
✅ Gameplay that encourages content
✅ Consistent, transparent communication
✅ A demo that converts players into wishlists

Manor Lords is the perfect example of a game designed for its audience and market.

8/9

🔹 The Demo That Changed Everything

During Steam Next Fest, the demo generated massive word-of-mouth.

Players tested it, loved it… and wishlist counts skyrocketed.

Steam’s algorithm took notice and pushed it even further.

7/9

🔹 Perfect Market Timing

With the success of games like Banished and Anno, there was a demand for a deeper, more immersive city-builder.

Manor Lords delivered, with no direct competition.

6/9

Mastering the Art of Communication

Slavic Magic (the dev) regularly shares raw gameplay, devlogs, and historical comparisons.

No fluff, just pure substance: “Here’s what you can do in my game.”

Players love it.

5/9

🔹 User-Generated Content Fueled Its Growth

Manor Lords exploded thanks to player-driven content.

📌 Viral videos showcasing highly detailed towns
📌 Players recreating epic battles
📌 Discussions about realistic medieval economies

Word of mouth did the rest.

4/9

🔹 The USPs

✅ Organic city-building: No grid-based layouts, villages grow naturally.

✅ Dynamic economy: Every resource matters, trade is crucial.

✅ Large-scale battles: Realistic formations, morale, and logistics.

✅Highly detailed buil logic

🔹 The Hook: Simple yet powerful

"A realistic medieval city-builder with large-scale battles."

From the first glimpse, Manor Lords stands out with its realism, immersion, and ambition.

Not just another management game, a true medieval lordship simulator.

2/9

🔹Why drive Wishlists: It might seem obvious, but wishlists boost Steam’s algorithm, increasing visibility. They also help set marketing milestones and give you something to share on social media.

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5/5

🔹 Stay active on your Community Hub: engage with players, answer questions, and post updates. Active page attracts more visibility and drives wishlists.

🔹Demo: A great way to drive wishlists and showcase your game's quality. If players enjoy it, good. If not... well, it’s valuable feedback.
4/5

🔹 Good Visuals: Screenshots should tell a story, highlight USPs, and avoid empty-looking scenes. GIFs > static images.

🔹 Clear Description: Keep it structured, punchy, and readable. No walls of text. GIFs and images make it more visually appealing and easier to read, whitespace matters.
3/5

🔹 Make your Hook clear : Your title, banner, and short description must instantly show what the game is about and why it’s unique.

🔹 Trailer: No logos, no black screens, jump straight into gameplay. Keep it 30-60s, dynamic, end with a wishlist screen (can be 2 trailers but different focus).
2/5

Not necessarily; it's often screenshots from the game or short videos showcasing building skills.

Tiny Glade has shown us that sometimes, simple mechanics done perfectly can have a massive impact.

Here is the link to their steam page:
store.steampowered.c...

5️⃣ Takeaway for devs

Tiny Glade is proof that:

💡 A strong hook + standout USPs = a foundation for success.
💬 Foster a creative community and let them market the game for you.
🎥 Make sure your game looks visually unique, it’s the key to UGC success.

4️⃣ Why it works

🔁 Repetition fuels virality. Tiny Glade capitalized on players posting daily builds and using trends.

🎯 Focused simplicity. The game targets players who want to relax, and be creative in just a few clicks, making it appealing to a wide audience.

📈 Social Media-Friendly Content: Every build is mesmerizing. Whether on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Twitter, creators love showing off their villages, and the algorithms love it too.

3️⃣ Success Through User-Generated Content (UGC)
Tiny Glade nailed its marketing by focusing on community creativity. Here’s how:

▶️ Daily Builds & Trends: The game’s mechanics make sharing videos or screenshots addictive, fitting perfectly with short-form video trends.