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Indie Game Movement - The podcast about the business and marketing of indie games.

Andrew Pappas, Game Marketing Strategist and Consultant
Indie Game Development
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Indie Games
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Indie Game Marketing
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Steam
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Video Games
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Team Dynamics
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Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you're an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment an... more

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Latest Episodes

Game developers spend years trying to make their games fun, but the answer to finding the fun for players may have less to do with mechanics and more about how players actually feel. In this episode, we explore what fulfillment actually means from bo... more

Indie game marketing advice spreads fast but much of it is rooted in conditions that have quietly changed, and in some cases, no longer apply. The problem? Most developers haven't noticed yet. In this episode, we break down why the strategies studios... more

Most teams treat audio exclusively as polish, leaving it until right before launch. The problem is, sound influences player decisions, pacing, and emotional impact well before a single level is finished. Today, we explore why isolating audio creates ... more

Most conversations around indie development focus on getting a game out the door, but what happens after that? So today, we're digging into what it actually takes to run a studio beyond the first release. Everything from the decisions, trade offs, an... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Lane
Owner and game developer at TinHeart Interactive; co-owner of Exit73 Games
TinHeart Interactive; Exit73 Games
Episode: Ep 456 - Running an Indie Studio Beyond the First Game with Greg Lane
Zoë Curnoe
Executive and leadership coach in games; founder of Lumina Leadership
Lumina Leadership / Illumina Leadership (depending on reference in episode)
Episode: Ep 455 - The Studio Culture You Never Meant to Build with Zoë Curnoe
Jared Yeager
Head of Developer Relations at Oncade; investor at Indie Fund; advisor and adjunct professor with extensive indie game industry credentials.
Oncade; Indie Fund; Acapara Games
Episode: Ep 454 - The Funding Gap No One Is Talking About with Jared Yeager
Angela Mejia
Co-founder and general director at Clever Playz Studio; founder of Indie Angels
Clever Playz Studio; Indie Angels
Episode: Ep 453 - Building a Sustainable Studio Without Losing Control with Angela Mejia
Rob Kay
Independent developer and design consultant
Rob Kay LLC
Episode: Ep 452 - Rethinking How Great Game Design Happens with Rob Kay
Julien Ramette
Co-founder and CEO of Not a Shark Company
Not a Shark Company
Episode: Ep 451 - Rethinking How Indie Games Get Funded with Julien Ramette
Nate Purkeypile
Founder, Just Purkey Games
Just Purkey Games
Episode: Ep 450 - Building Ambitious Indie Games with Nate Purkeypile
Kate Edwards
Chief Experience Officer and co-founder of Setchatters
Setchatters
Episode: Ep 448 - The Hidden Risk in Reaching Global Players with Kate Edwards
Joshua Max Hirshfield
Adjunct professor and game developer; CEO/Founder of Pyrebug Studios
Pyrebug Studios; NYU adjunct professor
Episode: Ep 447 - How Smarter Prototyping Builds Better Games with Josh Hirshfield

Host

Andrew Pappas
Host of Indie Game Movement; founder of RenGen Marketing

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Great content

    I have picked up quite a bit of genuinely helpful information from this podcast.

    I have specific feedback that I hope will make it even better! What I’ve noticed is that Andrew asks a question, gets a nice answer from the guest, then basically reiterates the answer and why he agrees with it. This doesn’t give the guest room to keep talking, so he has to go on to the next question. A better interview tactic would be to follow up their answer with some brief recognition or appreciation, but then ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EEZekis
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Podcast for Any and All Indie Devs

    Love this podcast and I hope to see much much more. 👍🏼👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xxxlljmsllxxx
    United States7 years ago
  • Killer Indie Dev Podcast

    We need more of this content. This is a fantastic podcast that dives deep into indie development and marketing. Great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xKilgannoNx
    United States7 years ago
  • A “Must Listen” for All Indie Devs

    Great show, great host, and great information. I highly recommend this show to all indie game devs looking for great support and information from a knowledgeable industry insider.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gto2552
    United States8 years ago

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The host is knowledgeable and connects industry insights to real-world steps.
Listeners find the content practical and actionable for indie developers.

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Ep 455 - The Studio Culture You Never Meant to Build with Zoë Curnoe
Q: What game is Zoë playing now?
Zoë is addicted to Pocopia, a game she's been playing recently and enjoys sharing about; she even jokes about misnaming it earlier.
Ep 455 - The Studio Culture You Never Meant to Build with Zoë Curnoe
Q: What has motivated Zoë in her work and what is her current focus?
Her primary motivation is helping people be happier and more fulfilled at work, which motivates her to support leaders in the games industry through coaching and leadership development.
Ep 455 - The Studio Culture You Never Meant to Build with Zoë Curnoe
Q: What's the most common mistake you see devs or studios make with their games?
The biggest mistake is assuming culture will take care of itself and that simply having nice values is enough; you must write them down, define specific behaviors, and connect them to day-to-day operations.
Ep 456 - Running an Indie Studio Beyond the First Game with Greg Lane
Q: What was your childhood favorite game and why does it matter for your work today?
The personal connection to a beloved game and its story shows how memories shape what we value in game design, such as memorable soundtracks, emotional resonance, and the way early experiences influence current creative decisions.
Ep 456 - Running an Indie Studio Beyond the First Game with Greg Lane
Q: What advice would you give to someone else that's just starting out?
Start with the idea that game design is a holistic craft, and if you feel stuck, switch gears to another discipline to keep momentum; also, build a strong foundation with reusable systems so future projects can start faster.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Indie Game Movement

What is Indie Game Movement about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers practical guidance at the intersection of indie game development, business strategy, and marketing. Across episodes, conversations gravitate toward studio sustainability, funding and publishing options, culture and leadership in small teams, product validation, and go-to-market tactics for indie titles. Noteworthy patterns include hands-on frameworks for prototyping, budgeting, and roadmap planning, plus real-world anecdotes about working with publishers, self-publishing, and global audience considerations. The format often hinges on actionable takeaways, with guests ranging from studio founders and seasoned designers to coaches and industry veterans, making it a valuable resource for builders, marketers, and funders seek... more

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1. Greg Lane
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7. Nate Purkeypile
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