So… I published my game on itch.io few years ago. And I think I achieved quite good - not great, but good - results with it. 73k browser plays at this moment :)
Since then, I’ve been working hard - not just on improving the game itself, but also on promoting it. After all, what does the quality of a game matter if no one even looks at it? I am active across a wide range of social media platforms and traditional forums. I know where it is permissible and worthwhile to promote games. I collaborate with YouTubers and cosplayers, and I know various cunning (but legitimate!) tricks to boost online content visibility.
And I’m ready to share my experience with you—well, at least regarding the games that catch my interest :) These are primarily CRPGs, TTRPGs, strategy games, and titles with compelling storylines or worlds (I have a preference for dark fantasy and cosmic horror settings). Oh, and of course, games from Poland! Well, I’m a patriot :) But You can try with basically any game - e.g. I would probably not play cute cozy game for kids myself, but perhaps my soft heart will lead me to support it :) If a game really grabs me, I might even promote it on my own social media channels.
Please feel free to contact me via email: marekzegarek77777@gmail.com . Or, if you are afraid of sendind an email to a stranger, you can send me private message on Facebook/Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563758184058
You might ask: why not simply publish a list of places where indie games can be promoted? Well, unfortunately, I’ve had bad experiences with that. I once posted on Reddit about a forum that had provided me with a good audience; people immediately rushed to post there, and the administrators - upset by the flood of spam - not only banned me but also prohibited self-promotion going forward. That is why, to avoid overdoing it, I prefer to consider each case individually.