u/Tough-Bag-8494

Hey everyone,
A few weeks ago I posted here asking for advice about a publisher who reached out to me for my first Steam game. I got some really helpful responses, so I wanted to follow up.
After reviewing the contract, I decided to decline the offer and self-publish my work.
The exit terms were too one-sided: indefinite contract, expensive buyout clauses, and getting my own game back was nearly impossible if I ever wanted to leave. The deal looked good on the surface but the fine print told a different story.

So here I am, going solo. I just published the demo for my game Dark Workshop Simulator on Steam. I’m a solo developer and this is my first project. (can't post a link since it will break a rule)

If you’re curious, I’d love for you to check out the demo and let me know what you think. And if you like what you see, a wishlist would mean the world to me.
Thanks to everyone who helped me navigate that publisher decision. This community is solid.

Hey everyone,
I’m a solo indie dev working on my first Steam Game. A well-known publisher reached out to me offering a rev share deal: no upfront funding, just marketing support, QA testing, localization help, console ports, and access to their influencer/press network.
Sounds good on paper, but I’ve never worked with a publisher before and I want to make sure I’m not walking into anything blindly.
For those of you who’ve signed rev share deals with publishers:
• Was the support they provided actually worth giving up a cut of your revenue?
• Did they deliver on their marketing promises?
• Anything in the contract you wish you’d pushed back on?
• Any red flags I should watch out for?
I’m self-funded so I don’t need money from them, mainly interested in the marketing reach and publishing expertise. Just want to hear real experiences before I commit.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,
I’m a solo indie dev working on my first Steam Game. A well-known publisher reached out to me offering a rev share deal: no upfront funding, just marketing support, QA testing, localization help, console ports, and access to their influencer/press network.
Sounds good on paper, but I’ve never worked with a publisher before and I want to make sure I’m not walking into anything blindly.
For those of you who’ve signed rev share deals with publishers:
• Was the support they provided actually worth giving up a cut of your revenue?
• Did they deliver on their marketing promises?
• Anything in the contract you wish you’d pushed back on?
• Any red flags I should watch out for?
I’m self-funded so I don’t need money from them, mainly interested in the marketing reach and publishing expertise. Just want to hear real experiences before I commit.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I am finishing my game and now it is time to make a trailer, and I have no idea where to start. Do you just screen record a few minutes of the gameplay or do you cut the video into a fancy video with subtitles and audio effects? I am a first-time publisher so learning as I go.

Thanks everyone for suggestions and advice!

Hello everyone! I recently had my page approved, and the game is almost ready (70-80%), so maybe I started the page a little bit late. I'd love to hear your feedback and, if it is not too much trouble, help with growing our wishlist!

Adding demo soon!

The game is a shop simulator set in a medieval dark magic world. You serve dark forces, react to exonomy, and build your workshop, decorating it and opening new rooms to explore!