Community-Focused Digital Games
This business creates and sells digital games designed to foster community engagement, such as trivia games or escape room experiences that can be enjoyed remotely with friends and family.
Problem Solved
In a time of increasing social isolation, this business addresses the need for community and connection through engaging and interactive games that can be played online.
Skills Required
Game design and development skills, knowledge of community-building strategies, and marketing expertise.
Why this works now
Remote gaming platforms like Steam have increased in popularity, allowing users to connect and play together from different locations. A viable first-revenue move is to promote the games on relevant subreddits, such as r/gaming or r/IndieDev, where communities are actively seeking new gaming experiences. One risk to consider is the reliance on these platforms for distribution, which can lead to challenges in visibility and competition with numerous other games, impacting customer acquisition costs and revenue timelines.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: The Side Hustle Show
Episode: Etsy Printables: $10,000 a Month Selling Digital Products on Etsy (Greatest Hits)
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