72%Strong matchMake it indie!
53%40453% positive reviews, Mixed across 404 reviews·Interactive Fiction
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Indie Dev Story - Quit your job to become an indie developer and make your first game!
Indie Dev Story
SteamQuit your job to become an indie developer and make your first game! A short single-player 'clicker' game which tries to mimic the frantic feeling of being an indie developer; make your game while trying to stay healthy, social and earning enough money to pay the bills. How will your game do when it releases?





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