Full Time Game Dev

Ep. 034 - Why His Game Has Taken 10 Years To Make (Ken Levine) Jan 23, 2025

I chatted with Ken Levine about his next game and the game dev industry.

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► Wishlist Judas: https://store.steampowered.com/app/388860/Judas/

► Learn how to make indie games as a job (free): https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures

► Narrative Lego video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58FWUkA8y2Q

Ep. 033 - How He Sold 500,000+ Copies Of His Games (Xalavier Nelson Jr.) Jan 22, 2025

I chatted with Xalavier Nelson Jr. (Strange Scaffold) about how he's sold hundreds of thousands of copies of his massive portfolio of indie titles. ► Strange Scaffold Games: https://www.strangescaffold.com/ ► Learn how to make money from your indie games (free webinar): https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures

Ep. 032 - How To Make Games Completely Alone (w/ Lost Relic) Jan 11, 2025

I chatted with @LostRelicGames about how he's been making his game completely alone for years...

► Wishlist Blood and Mead: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1081830/Blood_And_Mead/

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Ep. 031 - How He Went Viral After Bombing On Steam (Bryan Blackford) Jan 10, 2025

I talk with Bryan Blackford about how his game blew up in 2 wild months...

► Check out Drafty Car: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/draftycar/id6470429316

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Couple notes here:

1. Bryan made enough to go full time indie, but is still working his day job.

2. I made a mistake in saying I didn't have a following with BOTH of my games. I was building an audience with Neversong! But with my first game Pinstripe (which is more successful honestly) I didn't have an audience.

Ep. 030 - How He Sold 1,000,000+ Copies Of His Game (Thomas Vandenberg) Jan 09, 2025

I chat with the creator of Kingdom (Thomas Vanderberg) about how he sold over 1,000,000 copies of his indie game.

► Wishlist Garbage Country: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2530870/GARBAGE_COUNTRY/

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Ep. 029 - How To Make Indie Games In 2025 w/ Edmund McMillen Dec 17, 2024

Me and my hero Edmund McMillen discuss the games industry, leaning into your "weirdness" in 2025, and so much more!

Ep. 028 - How He Sold Over 200,000 Copies Of His Game w/ PontyPants Dec 10, 2024

I chat with Pontypants about how he sold over 200,000 copies of his game.

► Play Climbing Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2497920/A_Difficult_Game_About_Climbing/

► Play Puncha Bunch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1512590/Punch_A_Bunch/

► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-15-minute-3D-game

► Make your game instantly beautiful with my free workbook: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-instant-beauty-color-workbook

► Get my 2D game kit, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-2D-game-kit

► Join my 2D character workshop, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-2d-character-art-workshop

► Learn how to make money as a YouTuber: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-indie-game-income-workshop

Ep. 027 - How Jonas Tyroller Sold Over 960,000 Copies Of His Games Dec 05, 2024

I chat with Jonas Tyroller about how he sold over 960,000 copies of his game.

► Play Thronefall: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2239150/Thronefall/

► Learn how to make money from your indie games (free webinar): https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures

Ep. 026 - How To Make Games With No Experience w/ Mark Brown Dec 04, 2024

I chat with Mark Brown (Game Maker's Toolkit) and we discuss how he made his game with no experience!

► Play Mind Over Magnet: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2685900/Mind_Over_Magnet/

► Learn how to make money from your indie games (free webinar): https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures

Ep. 025 - How To Make Money From Your Game In 2025 w/ Chris Zukowski Dec 03, 2024

I chat with legendary game marketer Chris Zukowski about how indies can sell their games in 2025.

► Get Chris awesome newsletter (for real it's incredible): https://howtomarketagame.com/free/

► Learn how to make money from your indie games (free webinar): https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures

Ep. 024 - How To Make Indie Games In 2025 w/ Jonathan Blow Dec 02, 2024

I chat with the legendary Jonathan Blow about how indies can make games in 2025.

► Learn how to make money from your indie games (free webinar): https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures

► Follow Jonathan's new game on Twitter: https://x.com/Jonathan_Blow/status/1854276627305283874

Ep. 023 - Does Game Marketing Even Matter In 2025? Nov 20, 2024

Does indie game marketing matter in 2025? Me and my buddy Jason Smith chat about this, and his latest game's launch on Steam. Btw, you can get 50% off Full Time Game Dev for Black Friday: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-black-friday

Ep. 022 - How To Make Games ALONE In 2025 Nov 14, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Tomas Sala about the state of the games industry, especially for solo devs!

► Play Bulwark Evolution: https://store.steampowered.com/app/290100/Bulwark_Evolution_Falconeer_Chronicles/

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures

► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-15-minute-3D-game

Ep. 021 - How He Made $3,000,000 From His Indie Game Nov 04, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Julian Ball, creator of Len's Island about how he made 3 million bucks before evening finishing his game...

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Play Len's Island: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1335830/Lens_Island/

Ep. 020 - How This Game Dev Got 150,000 Wishlists In A Month Oct 25, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with David Wehle about his next game, and how he took a massive gamble on a dream project.

► Support David and enroll in his course: https://courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked?coupon_code=WHSTHOMAS80&product_id=3035771

► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1559720/We_Harvest_Shadows/

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

Ep. 019 - How To Make Money As A Game Dev Sep 13, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Eli Brewer about how he makes a full time income with his small indie games!

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Follow Eli on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/treefallstudios

► Check out Eli's game "The Perplexing Orb: Bounce Challenge": https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4947-PPSA23047_00-BOUNCECHALLENGE1

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 018 - 10 Years Of Game Dev Experience In 20 Minutes Aug 23, 2024

In this podcast episode, I share my exact blueprint of what I've learned in 10 years of game dev, all broken down into 20 minutes...

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 017 - He Knew Nothing.... But Got His Indie Game Published Aug 21, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Devon Parsons about how he went full time indie with no knowledge of game dev!

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Wishlist Elements: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1468110/Elements/

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 016 - Is The Indie Game Dream Still A Thing? Aug 02, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Josh Chambers, the creator of Layers Deep, about how he went full time with just a concept!

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Wishlist Layers Deep: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870250/Layers_Deep/

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 015 - How This Game Dev Made Over $1,000,000 Jul 26, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Danny Weinbaum about how he made his massively successful indie game.
► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures

► Wishlist Songs of Glimmerwick: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706510/Songs_of_Glimmerwick/

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 014 - How This Game Dev Got 100,000 Wishlists In A Week Jul 12, 2024

In this podcast episode, Gavin Eisenbeigz, the creator of Choo Choo Charles, and I discuss how he got 100,000 wishlists for the second time!
► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures

► Wishlist Cuffbust: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/CUFFBUST/

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 013 - I Quit My Job To Make Games ALONE Jul 05, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Thomas Stewart, who's one of my Full Time Game Dev students and the creator of Tanks But No Tanks and Bridges & Docks.

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Get Bridges & Docks: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741090/Bridges__Docks/

► Get Tanks But No Tanks: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631630/Tanks_But_No_Tanks/

► Subscribe to Thomas Stewart's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasStewartDev

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 012 - How My Game Made $150,000 With NO EXPERIENCE Jun 21, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Chris Stair, creator of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, about how he made $150,000 with no experience.

► Learn to make 6-figures with a demo: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/61024

► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614440/B_Path_of_the_Teal_Lotus/

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 011 - How To Make A Viral Indie Game Jun 19, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Square Glade Games about how they got 100,000 wish lists for their game!

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Wishlist Outbound: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2681030/Outbound/

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 010 - Why This Halo Developer Went Indie (And Completely Solo!) Apr 04, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Joe Winter, creator of Song of Iron, and why he left Triple A to become an indie!

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Wishlist Song of Iron 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1979660/Song_of_Iron_2/

► Get Song of Iron: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1258220/Song_of_Iron/

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 009 - "I Quit My Job To Make My Indie Game" Mar 18, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Kyle Banks about how he went full time to make his game.

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Wishlist Farewell North: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1432850/Farewell_North/

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 008 - The Long, Perilous Journey of Creating Cult Of The Lamb Mar 08, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jimp of Massive Monster, the artist behind Cult of the Lamb's massive success.

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Get the NEW Cult of the Lamb DLC: https://www.cultofthelamb.com/

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 007 - How This Game Dev Sold 1,000,000 Copies of His Game (In A WEEK) Feb 08, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jay Armstrong of Massive Monster, who sold over 1,000,000 copies of Cult of Lamb in a week.

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar
► Get the NEW Cult of the Lamb DLC: https://www.cultofthelamb.com/
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 006 - How This Game Dev Sold 50,000+ Copies of His Game Feb 08, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jason Smith who's game Cultic sold over 50,000 copies!

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► You can get Cultic here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684930/CULTIC/

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 005 - How This Game Dev Got 100 Million Views In 1 Day Feb 07, 2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Gavin Eisenbeigz @TwoStarGames , one of my favorite devs who hit the jackpot after his game Choo-Choo Charles got over 100 million views in 1 day.

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar
► Subscribe to @TwoStarGames to stay up to date on his dev logs!
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 004 - Making 90s Games Full Time Jul 01, 2022

In this podcast episode I interview Aaron Gwynaire of Defy Reality Entertainment, and we discuss how he was able to follow his passion for game development and find a publisher for his Myst inspired Point and Click game.

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Wishlist Aaron's Game Neyyah here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1289720/Neyyah/

► Follow Aaron here: https://linktr.ee/defyrealityentertainment
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 003 - Being A Solo Dev Is Horrifying Jun 30, 2022

In this podcast episode I interview Bobby (AKA Mystive Dev), and we discuss how he was able to market his horror game Mirror Forge by getting his community involved in its development.

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Wishlist Mirror Forge here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1807200/Mirror_Forge/

► Follow Bobby's on his socials below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MystiveDev
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mystivedev/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mystivedev
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MystiveDev
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MystiveDev
► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 002 - The Married, Full Time Indie Dev Team Jun 29, 2022

In this podcast episode I interview Tony Howard-Arian and Abby Howard of Black Tabby Games, and we discuss how they balance life and work as they create their game Scarlet Hollow full time in their apartment.

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Wishlist Tony and Abby's game Scarlet Hollow on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1609230/Scarlet_Hollow/

►Follow Tony and Abby below!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blacktabbygames
Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbbyHoward
Devlog where they talk about marketing, game design and keeping your community happy: https://medium.com/@blacktabbygames

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 001 - He Quit His Job To Make A Game Jun 24, 2022

In this podcast episode I interview David Mauro of Die Soft Games, and we discuss his game Little Nemo and how game devs can find their game's inspiration to find an audience.

► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

► Support David's Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diesoft/little-nemo

► Follow David here: https://twitter.com/diesoftgames

► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4

Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

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