r/SoloDevelopment

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About r/SoloDevelopment

A community for solo developers to share, learn, and support each other. Solo devs manage their entire project alone—no teams, just individual effort. Using assets, outsourcing, or working with publishers is fine, but the core development should be solo. Anyone can participate, but posts promoting non-solo projects may be removed. The goal is to keep this space focused on true solo development, so members can compare experiences fairly and get relevant advice.

The community at a glance

r/SoloDevelopment is a Subreddit for Game Designers with roughly 136K members. It has been around since 2020. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. It is the 6th largest community in the Game Design topic page.

Roughly 59K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Game, Game Dev, and Game Development.

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Established 2020
136K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +59K members
Growth: +76.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2023: 21K members
  • 2024: 21K members
  • 2025: 61K members
  • 2026: 33K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 6K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 377 members

Topics

  • Game
    70 posts in the past month
    #1
    Game
    70
  • Game Dev
    67 posts in the past month
    #2
    Game Dev
    67
  • Game Development
    52 posts in the past month
    #3
    Game Development
    52
  • Feedback
    48 posts in the past month
    #4
    Feedback
    48
  • Struggling
    34 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    34

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  • Game
    110 posts in the past month
    1. So, I made a game where you shout your move like an anime protagonist
    2. My game just launched on PS5 and Xbox :)
    3. Someone played 29 hours of my game's demo xD
    #1
    Game
    So, I made a game where you shout your move like an anime protagonist · My game just launched on PS5 and Xbox :) · Someone played 29 hours of my game's demo xD
    110
  • Discussion
    20 posts in the past month
    1. If my game isn't a hit, I'll still be happy.
    2. Watching someone play your game may be the fastest UX test
    3. Solo dev nerves: demo launches Friday, but I only have ~50 wishlists
    #2
    Discussion
    If my game isn't a hit, I'll still be happy. · Watching someone play your game may be the fastest UX test · Solo dev nerves: demo launches Friday, but I only have ~50 wishlists
    20
  • Godot
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Proof of concept for my unique spell-building system. Feedback?
    2. Just redid my trailer for Starfire Skies, a firework deckbuilder, what do you think?
    3. Hunting and Tracking in Bushcraft Survival
    #3
    Godot
    Proof of concept for my unique spell-building system. Feedback? · Just redid my trailer for Starfire Skies, a firework deckbuilder, what do you think? · Hunting and Tracking in Bushcraft Survival
    12
  • help
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Free Localization
    2. When did you stop redesigning characters?
    3. Help with an evolution game
    #4
    help
    Free Localization · When did you stop redesigning characters? · Help with an evolution game
    11
  • Marketing
    10 posts in the past month
    1. I updated my trailer for Steam, does this catch your attention?
    2. How would you spend $1000 on your game?
    3. Does this video make you want to playtest the game? How could I improve it?
    #5
    Marketing
    I updated my trailer for Steam, does this catch your attention? · How would you spend $1000 on your game? · Does this video make you want to playtest the game? How could I improve it?
    10
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/SoloDevelopment for?
Best for Game Designers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/SoloDevelopment free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/SoloDevelopment have?
Roughly 136K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/SoloDevelopment on?
r/SoloDevelopment runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/SoloDevelopment cover?
On the Hive Index, r/SoloDevelopment is organized under Game Designers.
How do I join r/SoloDevelopment?
You can join r/SoloDevelopment by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Game Design communities like?
Communities for game developers and designers at indie studios and beyond. Discord is the primary hub, with communities for feedback on prototypes, finding collaborators like artists and musicians, getting indie game jobs, and talking craft across all stages of development.
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