INDIE GAME DEVELOPER

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Indie game developers build and release small-scale video games for mobile, PC, or consoles. It’s a competitive but rewarding business for coders and artists passionate about interactive storytelling.

STARTUP COST

Moderate ($500–$2,000)

HOME-BASED

Yes

SKILLS REQUIRED

Programming skills, UX/UI understanding, problem-solving

IDEAL FOR

Ideal for tech-savvy individuals with programming or technical backgrounds.

FIT CHECK

Best for systems thinkers who love building simple digital or printable tools that help users improve focus or productivity.

STEP-BY-STEP BUSINESS STARTUP

1. Develop a small game concept
2. Use tools like Unity or Godot for prototyping
3. Test with a small group and gather feedback
4. Publish on platforms like Steam or Itch.io
5. Market with trailers and dev logs

COMMON MISTAKES

Skipping beta testing, overpromising transformation, or creating abstract content without real-world examples.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) CONSIDERATIONS

If you’re building or distributing micro-learning experiences, you’re running a business — forming an LLC ensures safe scaling. Offering bite-sized learning experiences makes you a digital business owner — an LLC helps protect your personal assets. Designing mental clarity tools? Protect your framework and your future with an LLC.

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