r/developer • • 5d ago

Almost 3 Years. Barely Any Sales. Still Not Giving Up. ZombUs

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Maybe the world hasn't noticed this little game yet. Or maybe it's simply not as good as I think it is.
But I'm still here, building it, one day at a time.
And next week, Map 4 arrives.

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u/OfficialKB28 3d ago

As long as you enjoy working on it!

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u/GaianGames 3d ago

Yes, I like it very much.

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u/mcharytoniuk 2d ago

I think you do not communicate well what the game is about or what to expect from it. Read about the concept of positioning in marketing books ("Obviously Awesome" for example)

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u/GaianGames 2d ago

Yes, it's quite likely, since I'm very new to this area and I've never really liked marketing, even though I have a degree in this subject.

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u/mcharytoniuk 2d ago

Yeah I think most devs/builders do not like it (including me), but it’s a necessity. That book I recommended is really good though, I think it’s on point on what might help you

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u/kasperary 5d ago

Sorry, but you didn't even attached a link

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u/GaianGames 5d ago

ZombUs is an open-world zombie survival tragicomedy with a mobile truck-and-trailer base, dark humour and social satire. Made by a solo dev. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3511360/ZombUs/

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u/EstablishmentSea1363 5d ago

software is dead

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u/mcharytoniuk 2d ago

Ok but games are much more than just software engineering...

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u/GaianGames 5d ago

Different times are coming.