Hey fellow game developers! I wanted to share a quick story on how a little bit of luck and strategic timing helped me gain some traction for my game.
My Steam page had only been live for about 4 days when I reached out to IGN to ask if they would be interested in posting my trailer. I made sure to emphasize that it hadn't been shared anywhere else yet. To my surprise, they got back to me with a positive response and agreed to feature it!
They posted it, and the visibility from IGN gave my Steam page a significant boost. After that, I decided to take it one step further: I posted about the IGN coverage on my social media (Reddit, TikTok, X, Instagram), and it helped even more to spread the word. In just two weeks, I saw my wishlist count go from practically nothing to over 1200+ wishlists!
Here is the link for anyone interested in wishlisting it: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3896300/Toll_Booth_Simulator_Schedule_of_Chaos/
I’m still in the early stages of development, but this boost was incredible, and I wanted to share it with the community to hopefully help others who might be in the same position.
Don't be afraid to reach out, and remember: visibility can make a huge difference! Keep developing and good luck to everyone!