A Decade of Game Development: From Hobby to Full-Time Indie

TLDRJoin me as I celebrate the 10-year journey of game development, from my first hobby project to becoming a full-time indie developer. Discover the challenges, successes, and lessons I've learned along the way.

Key insights

🕹️Started game development as a hobby in my university dorm room

📹Began recording devlog videos to share progress and insights

💪Transitioned to full-time game development after university

🚀Launched a Kickstarter campaign for game funding

🌱Developed 'Aquilinox', a nature simulation game

Q&A

How did you start your game development journey?

I began as a hobbyist developer in my university dorm room, fueled by enthusiasm and a desire to bring my game ideas to life.

What inspired you to create devlog videos?

I was inspired by other developers sharing their progress through devlogs. I started recording my own videos to document my journey and provide insights for aspiring game developers.

When did you become a full-time indie game developer?

After completing my university degree, I took the leap and pursued game development full-time. It was a challenging but rewarding decision.

What was your experience with Kickstarter?

I launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund my game development. Although it didn't reach its goal, the experience taught me valuable lessons and led to a supportive community.

Tell us about 'Aquilinox', your nature simulation game.

'Aquilinox' is a game where players create and manage ecosystems, spreading nature across the world. It's been a labor of love, and I'm excited to share it with players.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: Celebrating 10 years of game development.

00:32Started game development as a hobby in my university dorm room.

02:47Began recording devlog videos to share progress and insights.

04:58Transitioned to full-time game development after university.

08:01Launched a Kickstarter campaign for game funding.

11:00Developed 'Aquilinox', a nature simulation game.