10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Making Games

To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit https://brilliant.org/MichaelKocha/ . You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription. This video is sponsored by Brilliant In this video I share 10 hard-learned lessons I wish I knew when I started making indie games. From marketing strategies and scoping advice to community building and improving game feel, these insights are designed to help new and seasoned developers alike. Whether you’re an indie dev, game designer, or hobbyist, these tips will save you time, money, and frustration. I also talk about how continuous learning, like through Brilliant, can supercharge your skills in math, programming, and game design. Follow my development journey: ▸Check out my games on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/developer/kindredgames ▸Join the Discord - https://www.discord.gg/kindredgames ▸Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/michaelkocha ▸Watch me live on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kindredgames ▸Follow me on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/kindredgames.net Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Expanding Over Cutting 03:15 Don't Ruin Feedback 04:38 Keep Learning 05:06 Brilliant 06:40 Make Bad Games 08:42 Art Sells Games 10:53 Game Feel is Not Optional 12:01 Say Yes to Feature Creep 13:02 Time is More Valuable Than Money 14:44 Put Yourself Out There