Why to use indiexpo? Why I should upload or play a game there and not on other game platforms?
This is a very important question! And it is always in our mind! A lot of our meetings start just with this question!
Here it is the main answer with the unique features of indiexpo website:
- Free Games Only: Unlike other platforms that also sell games, indiexpo exclusively features free games (full or demo). This approach ensures that attention is focused on high-quality games, not driven solely by profit. It makes indiexpo similar to YouTube.
If the Theaters are for the big Movies and YouTube is for "crazy videos"... Steam is for AAA Games and indiexpo is for "crazy indie games"! - Multilingual: While other platforms are primarily in English and may only provide translated site text, indiexpo tailors game recommendations based on the user's location and language preferences. Similar to YouTube, personalized homepages are created for each user, accommodating language diversity with translations available in 20 languages.
- Fan base: indiexpo emphasizes building a dedicated fan base for game developers. Through user subscriptions and the ability to send updates via email, the platform fosters direct developer-player relationships.
- Rankings: Unlike platforms such as Game Jolt, Kongregate, or Itch.io, indiexpo offers comprehensive game rankings based on ratings, followers, and downloads. These rankings are filterable by genre, enabling players to personally select games while providing developers with insights into their competition.
- Marketing: Itch.io and Steam have limited promotion reach within their own domains. In contrast, Indiexpo actively assists developers in promoting their games. The platform regularly publishes videos on YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and other new and smaller social media, highlights interesting games on game-making and player forums, collaborates with YouTubers, blogs, and gaming websites, all without charging developers.
- Indiepad: indiexpo's Indiepad application has been a source of satisfaction, as it allows for the creation of a completely independent and free virtual console. Many developers have contributed games and coding assistance to this initiative.
- Community: indiexpo fosters a strong sense of community among game developers. They frequently engage in helpful discussions, offering suggestions, commenting on each other's games, and collaborating with site administrators to improve the platform. Interviews with developers and user stories, sharing experiences and advice, are available on the indiexpo blog.
- Volunteers: While other platforms have larger paid teams, Indiexpo compensates through the help of volunteers. The strong sense of community mentioned earlier has led to collaborations with users who have shared ideas and projects. Additionally, YouTubers who analyze and play games from the site, graphic designers, event organizers, and supportive individuals have all contributed. Volunteers have also assisted with translations, allowing the site to be available in various languages. They helped us also to create new API to link the games with the new features of the website!
- Updates: Being the underdog serves as motivation for indiexpo. They constantly seek to make improvements, simplify processes, enhance SEO, and improve site speed. Unlike larger platforms that face challenges with slow updates, Indiexpo is agile and responsive.
- Gamification: indiexpo employs a points (gems) and leveling system that transforms the site into an enjoyable gaming experience. Players can earn medals, unlock achievements, and climb the leaderboard, making interactions more engaging.
- Challenges: While other platforms often focus on game jams and competitions for developers, indiexpo caters more to gamers. The Challenges in the Events section encourage players to complete objectives within specific games to earn extra gems. New challenges are introduced monthly! It is a very new feature!
Start and enjoy your experience on indiexpo website!
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