Independent Communities for Game Designers

FAQ

What are game design communities?

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.

How many Game Design independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 2 Game Design independent communities on Independent Platforms. We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Game Design topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common (100%). Others that show up often include live chat. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are game design independent communities free to join?

All 2 listings on this page are free to join (no paid membership or application gate listed). Access rules can still change on the community side.

Which game design independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Unity Discussions and Newgrounds first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 6/7/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.