• You can use a nickname instead of your real name.
• Add links to your DMs or other contact channels so people can reach you.
• You may include a GIF or an image.
• Share your social media accounts, personal website, and links to your work.

You can also share them as a post.

Game Engines

Name	Description	Platforms	Language
Unity Engine	The most preferred engine by independent developers and beginners.	Mobile, Web, PC, Console	C#
Unreal Engine	Used by intermediate and advanced studios to create high-quality 2D and 3D games.	Mobile, Web, PC, Console	C++
Godot Engine	Used by beginners and indie developers.	Mobile, Web, PC, Console	GDScript, C++, and C#

3D Asset Creation

Name	Type	Availability
Blender	General	Free (community-supported)
3ds Max	General	Paid
MakeHuman	Human Modeling	Free
Metahuman	Human Modeling	Free
Fuse	Human Modeling	Free
Tree It	Tree and Plant Modeling	Free (paid version available for support)

2D Asset Creation

Name	Type	Availability
Gimp	General	Free
Adobe Photoshop	General	Paid
Adobe Illustrator	Vector	Paid
Vectr.io	Vector	Free
Aseprite	Pixel Art	Paid

Audio and Music

Name	Type	Availability
LMMS	Music Production	Free
FL Studio	Music Production	Paid
Soundtrap	Music Production	Free
Audacity	Audio Recording	Free

Video

Name	Type	Availability
Adobe Premiere Pro	General	Paid
Davinci Resolve	General	Free

Game Distribution Platforms

Name	Platform
Steam	PC, Steam Deck
Epic Games Store	PC, Mobile
Microsoft Store	PC (Windows only), Xbox
Itch.io	PC, Web, Mobile (Android)
Yandex Games	Web
Reddit for Games	Web and mobile through Reddit app

Websites

Name	Description
OpenGameArt.org	Free game assets.
Mixkit	Audio and visual assets for games and other projects.
Fab	Game-specific engine and artistic assets.
ArtStation	You can share your projects to build a portfolio.
TurboSquid	3D image and animation sharing site.
CGTrader	3D image and animation sharing site.

Reddit Communities

• Game Developer Communities
• Promotion Communities (You can promote in all fields here)

You can also add your own suggestions in the comments section.

• X Post
• IGN Post

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/35452774

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/35369167

Written by Henrique L. Alves

This week we got an article on the first in-house game developed by Unity, Valorant using Unreal Engine 5, a REALLY cool planetary Minecraft tech-demo, and much more!

Community Link: https://lemmy.world/c/indiegamedev

I'm starting a new community called Indie Game Dev and anyone interested in game development is invited to join.

You can promote your game, ask questions or start a discussion.

Community Link: https://lemmy.world/c/indiegamedev

I'm starting a new community called Indie Game Dev and anyone interested in game development is invited to join.

You can promote your game, ask questions or start a discussion.

Add your game's name, a short description, and a link to access it below this post. Also, you can share it as a post on the community.

You can link to your own or others game development communities below this comment. Besides Lemmy, you can also promote Lemmy, Kbin, Mastodon, Reddit, or Discord communities.

🎮 A Space for Game Developers

This community is dedicated to game developers of all levels – from hobbyists to professionals. Here, you can share your projects, ask for feedback, exchange knowledge, and discuss the art and craft of game development.

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✅ Community Rules

To keep this place healthy and useful for everyone, please follow these rules:

1. Respect each other – No harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks.
2. Stay on topic – Posts must be related to game development (design, programming, art, sound, publishing, etc.).
3. No spam or self-promotion only – Sharing your work is encouraged, but don’t treat this place as an ad space.
4. Credit where due – If sharing assets, tutorials, or resources, always give proper credit.
5. English only – To ensure accessibility for everyone, please write in English.
6. Follow Lemmy’s global rules – Obvious, but worth stating.

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💡 Posting Suggestions

Here are some ideas for what you can share:

• 🛠️ Work-in-progress (WIP) updates and devlogs
• 🎨 Art, animation, and visual design
• 🎵 Music, sound effects, and audio design
• 💻 Programming tips, tricks, and questions
• 📚 Tutorials, resources, and learning materials
• 🤝 Collaboration opportunities and team finding
• 💬 Discussions on game design, publishing, or industry trends

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We want this to be a friendly, creative, and supportive environment for game developers. Share, learn, and grow together.

✨ Happy developing!