What Sells on Steam: You Don't Need a Hook
Jonas Tyroller
Oct 7, 2025 10:17
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How do you make a successful indie game that actually sells on Steam? I claim that you don't need a gameplay hook for your game. Here is why and what you need instead.
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My game "Thronefall":
➤ Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2239150/Thronefall/
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➤ Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Thronefall-2669627.html#Overview
My game "Will You Snail":
➤ Play Will You Snail on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1115050/Will_You_Snail/
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