Introduction:
Once your game is ready, how can you turn it into income? Here are strategies for monetizing your game while keeping your audience happy.
Monetization Models:
- Paid Games (one-time purchase)
- Free-to-play with ads or microtransactions
- Crowdfunding (Kickstarter, Patreon)
- In-game purchases and cosmetic DLCs
- Steam and itch.io sales
Marketing Tips:
- Build a community early
- Offer demos
- Use social media and dev blogs
- Get featured on indie game sites