Is It Too Late to Become an Indie Dev in 2025? (The Truth About Gamedev & Publishing)

Is it too late to become a successful indie game developer in 2025? In this video, I break down the harsh realities of gamedev and publishing, from market saturation to discoverability on Steam and consoles. Whether you're a solo dev or small team, learn actionable tips to survive the indie apocalypse, plus why NOW might still be the best time to start. (Spoiler: It’s not all doom and gloom!)

Game footage shown in this video:
Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Schedule 1
Desperate Place
Clockwork Ambrosia
Wizordum

Games made by me:
store.steampowered.com/publisher/johnnyostad


#gamemarketing #IndieGameSuccess #IndieGameDev