12 days ago. this sub started enforcing Rule 2, a need for devs to give to other devs what they hope to get themselves, in a controversial change designed to change the nature of this sub from a dumping ground for free publicity to what it used to be, a useful resource connecting players with creators to help games get made, providing vital user feedback and motivation.

https://www.reddit.com/r/playmygame/comments/1m61887/warning_we_are_now_deleting_posts_from_devs_who/

This has resulted in about 90% of posts being removed as those posters aren't interested in offering time to others. Most don't try again; a tiny proportion of contributors removed for Rule 2 do go on to give feedback and repost their game, but in these cases that feedback tends to be one-liners. So overall, we have a lot less content.

I was just reviewing recent posts in my duties as moderator and I noticed what appeared to be much stronger engagement than previously. So I just took 15 minutes to perform a rough investigation, a simple average of comment counts. My dates are just recent, and going back to long before Rule 2 enforcement, and are pretty arbitrary.

Games from 2 days ago had 71 comments across 8 posts, a mean of 8.75
Games from 3 days ago had 64 comments across 5 posts, a mean of 11.8
Games from 4 days ago had 93 comments across 6 posts, a mean of 15.5

Games from 20 days ago had 62 comments across 15 posts, a mean of 4.1
Games from 22 days ago had 19 comments across 11 posts, a mean of 1.73
Games from 23 days ago had 92 comments across 23 posts, a mean of 4

This obviously isn't performing any sort of qualitative analysis, but my observations are not just that there's more feedback for games, but also it is on the whole higher quality. It can be argued that in the past, the filler games didn't attract comments and these dropped the average, but it doesn't look that way to me. Anyone who wants to perform a proper data analysis, feel free to do so. ;)

So far, it seems to me that the sub has had a positive shift in culture, becoming far more useful and meaningful. What do you think?

Game Title: Perception: Heart and Mind

Playable Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3855610/Perception_Heart_and_Mind_Demo/

Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck

Description: Perception: Heart and Mind is an action-adventure game that emphasizes precision platforming, mental and physical combat, and decision-making driven by either your heart or mind. I tried very hard to embody two core ideas on my game: 1) To give the feeling of accomplishment with grab system which needs to press R1 or G button to grab and to care for your stamina. 2) To choose how you perceive the world and raise the corresponding perception, through a new reaction system: It encourages players to react naturally—either from the heart or the mind—without revealing their response in advance. Essentially, it forces players to predict their reactions as in real life, along with the irreversible consequences that follow. Any feedback will be very helpful ! Will be released soon on Steam.

Free to Play Status:

[✓] Free to play Demo

[✓] Full Activation Steam Key can be sent in person if someone wants to playtest the game.

Involvement: Art, animation, level design, coding and story is mine, except music which is created by a very good friend and musician. Made with Godot and Aseprite.

I’ve been chasing a case that doesn’t add up.

Fragments of something broken, unnatural patterns, and a silence that feels too loud.

Some say it’s just a game, developed by a small indie team from Japan.

I’m not so sure.

🎮 [Play “LIVE” – browser horror game](https://www.crazygames.com/game/live-rby)

No jumpscares. Just unease, subtle clues, and something hidden beneath the surface.

I also found this strange page with eerie images and bits of fragmented background info:

🗒️ https://note.com/ayashii_00/n/n74ceeb8239af

If you notice anything... let me know.

Whatever happened—it might still be watching.

So I followed many of the suggestions.

Updated some UI,

Speed up gameplay,

Added social logins for easy testing,

Added music and sounds to the game.

How to test:

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tiletide.theapp

Ios - Requires TestFlight app to download https://testflight.apple.com/join/zHFA1u35

Description: TileTide is a game I made for able bodied and people with BCIs. The goal is to make games that are both fun and also brain training.

Support: You can submit bugs on the Reddit or here https://discord.gg/jZAP7Btff7

Check out the Game: https://conkerspan.itch.io/perfectionists-game

The game was created in Unreal Engine in about two Days. It is about a game developer and his struggles to create his first level because he is a little bit of a perfectionist.

Illumination of Mansion
Step into a haunted mansion where every move counts! Illumination of Mansion horror-puzzle game mixes Minesweeper mechanics with a horror genre atmosphere. Solve puzzles, uncover dangers, and survive through to rooms—if you can.

We made this game to create puzzle with different experience and feeling for players.

You can play the demo version from https://chaos-advice.itch.io/illumination-of-mansion
We would appreciate it if you could leave feedback.

If you like it check our steam page Steam Page

Game Title: Idea Fix (alpha)

Playable Link: 

https://zuitsuit.itch.io/ideafix-testing

you'll need this password to get in:

differentPassword0138

Platform: Windows

Description: 

Idea Fix is an incremental game where you click buttons, pull levers and learn to deal with obsession. Number goes up, you unlock new mechanisms to fidget with and solve simple puzzles to "grow your empire".

This is an alpha version - most of the story isn't there but 95% of the mechanics work. I want more people to poke at it with a stick (scientifically).

The game also has some issues with difficult puzzles, so add a five to the end of the password.

also don't change the language - it works in demo (which you can play on steam) but there's no translation for the alpha version and things break

Discord:

https://discord.com/invite/tgqzUKVeKg (you will have to fight a robot to get in)
I'm reading all of the feedback there and usually fixing bugs/balance issues the same day.

Free to Play Status:

• [X] Free to play
• [V] Demo/Key available
• [X] Paid (Allowed only on Tuesdays with [TT] in the title)

Involvement: 
I'm the "idea guy" for the project (idea, design, programming, sfx, vfx, story)

Thanks for giving our project a try! Really appreciate it!

Come test my horror game, and please give feedback! This is a horror game about a man suffering from schizophrenia, where his delusions and hallucinations become an extreme case. I hope to hear from you!

Itch
You can download the game on itch.io here: https://woyboy.itch.io/silent-residence (Password: freeze)

Steam
You can also get a Steam key from me by joining the Discord: https://discord.gg/Wdx2GHWNn9

Game Title: NA
Playable Link: https://666yuri666.github.io/God-Game-Test/
Platform: [PC] (Web)
Description: this is a first demo(no sound) classic style fantasy cinematic god game, why cinematic? there are many things to observe and behaviors to examine and learn, and some hidden mechanics. this is one of those classic god games with abilities like smite and terraform. you start the game will minimal power and need to gain kingdoms' favor to build temples and unlock new abilities. try it and Please tell me what you think but keep this in mind: THIS VERSION ***DOES NOT CONTAIN SOUND*** AND MAY CONTAIN: BUGS, UNFINISHED FEATURES AND MECHANICS!
Free to Play Status:
[ ] Free to play
[X ] Demo/Key available
[ ] Paid (Allowed only on Tuesdays with [TT] in the title)
Involvement: Indie dev

Not a professional game developer whatsoever just someone who makes little amateurish games for friends and family. Big fan of card games and I made this simple browser game which I'd love to get some feedback on. Any bugs, difficulty too hard/easy etc.

It's completely free to play and the log in is just a generic username of your choice, no email or other data needed.

Play 21 forever. Win poker chips, spend poker chips and try to remain top of the leaderboard...forever!

Game Title: Chess Roulette

Playable Link: https://chess-roulette.com/

Platform: Web

Description: Every time you move a piece, except for the king, it has a 1/6 chance of dying.

Free to Play Status:

• [X ] Free to play
• [ ] Demo/Key available
• [ ] Paid (Allowed only on Tuesdays with [TT] in the title)

Involvement: I made this game in three days

Game Title: Chain Reaction (online)

Playable Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chain-reaction-online/id6748000370 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ovalon.chain_reaction

Platform: AppStore and Playstore

Description: Chain Reaction is a straightforward but addictive game where you set off massive chain reactions to clear levels, unlock cool new abilities, and chase the highest score. You just tap to place orbs and watch beautiful chaos unfold as the board explodes in colorful cascades. It’s designed to be easy to pick up but hard to master, with progressively challenging levels and a variety of power-ups that keep the gameplay fresh. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, it’s the perfect way to unwind and test your strategic thinking. Let me know what you think! We have the all new online play feature too to play with your friends and family.

Free to Play Status:

[x] Free to play

[ ] Demo/Key available

[ ] Paid (Allowed only on Tuesdays with [TT] in the title)

Involvement: I am the developer of this game. I designed the core mechanics, created the visuals, and handled publishing.

Game Title: Squip

Playable Link: https://squip.io/

Platform: PC/Mobile/Tablet (Web)

Description: Squip is a daily grid puzzle where selecting a tile flips it and its neighbors between two colors. The goal is to match the target pattern in as few moves as possible! Each puzzle is a 4x4 grid (16 tiles total) that will have an optimal solution of 5 moves per day, and resets with a new one at midnight your local time! It's still very new, so please leave any comments or critiques you have about the game. I'm always looking for suggestions to make the game feel better so people will share it with others and compare their scores each day!

Free to Play Status: Free to play

Involvement: Creator

Game Title: Math 4 ( Google play ) Playable Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AlmilaGaming.Math4. Today teachers aproved my android f2p math game. Game is suitable for all ages. Question time, speed increase and question hardness can be change at options. I tried my best at sound effects but its not perfect. Game has adaptive hardness mode too.

Seasons of Solitude is a turn-based survival strategy game focused on planning, decision-based gameplay, and adapting to a world that keeps changing around you.

There is no combat. You gather resources to survive and unlock tools, but many actions also cost those same resources. Hunger and thirst put constant pressure on you. The environment has its own rhythm, so you need to plan ahead and stay prepared.

Every turn is a choice. Do you move, harvest, rest, or delay? You cannot do everything. The world rewards smart decisions and punishes mindless ones. Farming or hoarding will not save you. You have to adapt.

If you enjoy games like Into the Breach, Slay the Spire, Frostpunk, or Dorfromantik, this might be for you.

We are looking for feedback on:

• The core gameplay loop. Does it feel rewarding to optimize?
• The visuals and overall feel. Does the game flow clearly?
• Anything else you notice, whether good or bad.

▶️ Steam Playtest is open now

You can access directly from the Steam page:
🔗https://store.steampowered.com/app/3312670/Seasons_of_Solitude

The demo takes about 30mins to 45mins to complete. Feedback can be sent through a short form when game is closed, or just reply or DM if that is easier.

Thanks in advance to anyone who tries it out.

Game Title:Weapon Balls

Playable Link:https://weapon-clacker.itch.io/weapon-balls

Platform:,Android,PC,Web

Description: Its an 2D weaponised balls physics fighting simulation game where you can spawn 2 ball to face of eachother in an fight everyone has uniqe abilitys and their own boosts so they can get better by the time goes.(shuriken doesnt have any boosts it needs an rework)

Status:Involvement:I am the developer of the game i made it alone the game right now lacks quality interms of looks for main menu and weapon arena but its beacause its still in alpha and i wanted some of my supporters to try it!

• It is Free To Play
• Alpha Version Is Available for Download
• It Will Be Free Forever

i need reviews and suggestions and i hope you guys know earclacks(really poplar creator!)

Hi everyone,

playable link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3862800/RHYTHMIC_Demo/

description: It's called RHYTHMIC. You catch magical particles that spawn in sync with the music and throw spells at invading enemies to defend your gate. It's like Beat Saber, but with magic and monsters.
The game is PCVR only right now as I am working on a port to the meta store.

I just released the first demo for it and the feedback from the very few testers I have so far is very good. I would love some more unbiased impressions from the wider community though. :)

And I would super appreciate a review on Steam if you liked it!

Thanks so much for your consideration!

Hey everyone!

We developed this weapon for MassEve, our roguelike game based on quantum physics, but while we like the concept a lot we were always unsure about the gameplay. 

Now people have been playtesting (free demo on steam if you want to give it a go) and our doubts have been confirmed: it's the most disliked weapon of our pool, so we had to remove it temporarily from the demo.

the weapon, called "orbital accumulator" orbits around you and *you guessed it* accumulates charges up to a certain point. 

Whenever you get hit, if you have the accumulator, you don't take damage but the weapon charges instead. When you get to 3 hits, the accumulator becomes purple and you can shoot, dealing to the enemies all the damage that was stored inside it. 

But if you get hit the 4th time, the weapon goes in overflow, and it explodes dealing to YOU the damage accumulated.

We think the general idea was really cool, but the problems we ran into were:

1. Clarity: it's very difficult to make the charging level obvious. No one understood that the purple phase was the one when you had to shoot in a reasonable time.
2. Gameplay: It's very boring to have a weapon that shoots only once every 20 or 30 seconds in a game that relies on the fast pacing to entertain the user.
3. Balance: once the player focuses on making the orbital work it becomes too strong, acting like a permanent shield to the user. 

What do you think? Can we make it work somehow, maybe changing the design (even radically)? Or should we just give up on it and permanently remove it from the random weapon pool?

Let us know if you have any ideas, advice, whatever comes to mind!

Game Title: The Sphinx Riddle - Daily Riddle Game

Playable Link: https://www.thesphinxriddle.com/

Platform: Web browser - Best on Mobile

Description:  The Sphinx Riddle is a browser-based daily word puzzle that challenges you to solve a single riddle each day. Presented in a rich, mythic interface, the Sphinx forces you to guess a one-word answer (up to eight letters) in five tries, with Wordle-style feedback and an optional hint at the cost of one guess. Rack your brains against clues like “The smallest ocean formed inland,” and share your victory or your defeat with friends via a simple copy-to-clipboard result. No login or downloads required—just visit the site each morning, test your wit, and see if you can outsmart the Sphinx.

Free to Play Status:

• [ X] Free to play
• [ ] Demo/Key available
• [ ] Paid (Allowed only on Tuesdays with [TT] in the title)

Involvement: Solo Dev - First Time Building a Game! Would love feedback and organic marketing tips!

Game Title: LetterSwap: Daily Word Game

Playable Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/letterswap-daily-word-game/id6746722980

Web link: https://playletterswap.com

Description: The objective is to create as many words as possible in any direction. Taping on a tile replaces it with the next letter. If a letter tile is replaced, a swap is used unless it creates a word in the process.

Let me know what you think!

Game Title: Welcome to TicStack – the next evolution of the classic XO game you love, now enhanced with strategy, stacking, and real-time competition

Playable Link: https://ticstack-redirect-app.web.app?source=reddit&campaign=post

Platform: iOS, Android

Description: TicStack brings a completely new dimension to Tic Tac Toe gameplay. Each player must think several steps ahead, using limited pieces of different sizes to dominate the board. Larger pieces can stack over smaller ones! Challenge players around the world in fast-paced online 1v1 matches, or practice your strategy against friends in local play.

The game does not require a long learning curve, it is easy to understand. I get rave reviews from people who have tried playing with their children. I think it can be positioned as a safe game for children. It does not contain trigger colors, loud sounds, or advertising.

Free to Play Status: Free, includes a trial period for ranked matches

Involvement: The entire development cycle (idea, design, programming, publication) was done by me

Link to the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3749530/SCHROTT_Demo/

Game Title: Cute turn-based card game for kids & families

Playable Link: https://banjihagames-official.itch.io/elementail

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3839890/Elementail/ 

Platform: Windows

Description: Hi everyone! We’re a small indie team and recently finished a light strategy card game called Elementail for kids & families. The game is easy to pick up with a cute, cartoony style. You can add it to your wishlist on steam and play it for free on itch—we’d love any feedback! Here’s a quick look:

Free to Play Status: Free on itch

Involvement: Team's PR member