How much MONEY did my STEAM/SWITCH game make?

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Was my indie game launch a success? Here's how much money it made on Steam and Nintendo Switch!
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@thomasbrush 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks everyone for always supporting this channel and my work. It really means a ton! It's been a challenging year for all of us, but I've also been insanely blessed with subscribers like you guys. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!: www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-15-minute-3D-game ► Make your game instantly beautiful with my free workbook: www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-instant-beauty-color-workbook ► Get my 2D game kit, free: www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-2D-game-kit ► Join my 2D character workshop, free: www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-2d-character-art-workshop ► Wishlist Twisted Tower: store.steampowered.com/app/1575990/Twisted_Tower/ ► Learn how to make money as a KZfaqr: www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-indie-game-income-workshop

@clegendz5048 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a junior in high school and I’ve recently have looked into starting a game company, all sophomore year I wanted to be a video game developer in a company, but looking more into my future, my plan has now become to build a KZfaq/social platform for myself throughout college, like Dani, and then hopefully once I’m done with college I can have a decently big enough platform, and be a decently good game developer, and so with a big enough platform I can get people to start a company with me with me being the founder and CEO, and we just make games, I think it’s a solid plan for my future but it’s definitely ambitious and I have many things that I’m going to have to deal with and struggle with, this video has shown me that it’s very doable though, so thank you

@dreme6105 3 жыл бұрын

@@clegendz5048 good luck!

@The6thRonin 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats and very happy for you. Wishing you the best in your endeavors and journey. Hope to see you there.

@AnshumanStark 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question: How do I upload a single game on multiple platforms like nintendo switch, xbox, ps4, steam, etc. am I supposed to code for each and everyone differently?

@RealisiticEdgeMod 3 жыл бұрын

The sales he got on steam alone will dramatically change my life.

@kevinbatdorf 3 жыл бұрын

You're not embarrassing yourself. We value your real life experiences

@blackphant8399 3 жыл бұрын

i thibnk its disgusting ... from some profesional contetn creator not valueable

@troglodev2533 3 жыл бұрын

@@blackphant8399 Have you recovered from your stroke?

@jaiv 3 жыл бұрын

@@troglodev2533 I don't think he has

@ralph7503 3 жыл бұрын

@@blackphant8399 can you explain precisely what you mean by this comment, I really want to put my self in your shoes to understand your opinion, please explain why it is not professionally valuable?? this is for myself as i am a new game maker.

@jonathanbright9364 3 жыл бұрын

@@ralph7503 hi what programing language do you know??

@user-zl7xr5bo2r 3 жыл бұрын

120,000$ from steam and switch in 5 months. Some more from all the other platforms. U r welcome

@SnutiHQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the transparency Thomas, so good to learn about expectations and how different each platforms is. 👍

@SethEric 3 жыл бұрын

This video was really inspiring, I feel like the majority of the time people talk about indie development they frame it as unsustainable and financially unstable. It's great hearing stories from someone who has made it work!

@piciperkuadrik4636 11 ай бұрын

I find it annoying that quirky Earthbound-inspired indie games about depression get more popular than actual games that shows actual fun.

@Turtle20305 9 ай бұрын

@@piciperkuadrik4636 That kind of dumb as people are going to play what they want tho? And if you want just regular fun most people turn to triple A games or just look for lighthearted inde games

@PHeMoX 7 ай бұрын

There's nothing inspiring about a game that barely made good money and a dev that gets most of his income from other sources, not to mention also depends on a publisher 'despite' having build his 'personal brand'. Without KZfaq / course revenue, he probably wouldn't be able to do this. And yes, I understand the KZfaq exposure for a game is super important. I get that. But at the same time it is misleading when he sells courses to other devs as pretty much a primary source of income. His KZfaq audience are probably aspiring game devs, much less so gamers. In general the idea that being an indie game dev is unsustainable and financially unstable is correct. Most indie games fail to sell. It is why most indie game devs keep their dayjob and make their games on the side. They only go full-time after they had a hit game, pretty much. And even then it is pretty difficult to stay afloat. There's nothing incorrect about the notion that indie development is unsustainable and financially unstable. Anyone sugarcoating that reality is probably lying to your face.

@miloszenek8369 6 ай бұрын

corn

@STICKYArt 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting your game out there this is inspiration for me!

@toastedg1 3 жыл бұрын

I just started unity 3 months ago with no knowledge. This info was a lot of useful information. Thanks for sharing your tips. I wish I could make games as good as you.

@BenzManiac 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not embarrassing yourself. We learn so much from your journey and you inspire us constantly. Thank you.

@zaktheghost3289 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna purchase your game to support the little guy! I hope your games get better and better good luck man!

@tonyanderson6218 3 жыл бұрын

Always love how you tell it straight. You not only inspire and teach others, but you do it without the BS pixydust!

@tornanblade665 3 жыл бұрын

"Dont forget about that little thing called satan - no not satan taxes - sorry taxes." basically my dad

@thomasbrush 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a dad so I’m required by law to say this

@tornanblade665 3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasbrush well...thats true cya and i loved neversong btw (i finished it).

@fragarena9910 3 жыл бұрын

It's true though lol

@stupidrainbo 3 жыл бұрын

Man the satan rates are increasing AGAIN

@Chronoflation 3 жыл бұрын

@@stupidrainbo Man, I live in a no-satan state and all these New Yorkers have been moving in and are saying they're gonna vote for state satan. #keepyoursatantoyourself

@daleprather3026 3 жыл бұрын

Love your video's authenticity. I really appreciate this video and getting this insight into how many units you sold. This was very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

@ZephrusPrime 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just so proud that you finished the game and were able to get it on Switch in the first place. Super great achievements!

@Deadbeliever 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished Neversong this morning.....gonna go back to it to get the last card in the sewers

@thomasbrush 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for playing that means a lot :)

@juliestrator 3 жыл бұрын

This was a really encouraging video! Thank you for openly talking about money!

@rrvirus 3 жыл бұрын

neversong is a fantastic game man and I played it on my channel, just found out that you are the developer of neversong. anyway I think I kinda late for the black friday deals, am I?

@iiTzNiiko 3 жыл бұрын

Get ignored lol 😂

@allftw2677 3 жыл бұрын

@@iiTzNiiko I don't think he's checking the comments , that's why lol

@bennysh 3 жыл бұрын

@@iiTzNiiko No one can check their youtube comments, too many to scroll through..

@ah_bb8267 3 жыл бұрын

@Clayton Juelz stop spamming

@Eunostos 3 жыл бұрын

@@iiTzNiiko What are you smoking?

@pacoreguenga 3 жыл бұрын

I got your point and agree on everything as I've been myself building my personal brand (at least locally here in Mexico) which led me to shoot 4 movies last year (After doing mostly TV commercials for more than 30 years) even though I got sick with Covid in March and had to be put away for two months. I love Neversong and think it's one great little gem! I've also been an avid gamer since the Pong system was introduced and even made a couple very simple C64 games back on the day. You are a really great creator and human being, congratulations! Keep on doing that!

@berkus8564 3 жыл бұрын

Man! I love your work! Keep up the good work mate!

@GabrielLima-gh2we 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your transparency man, it is really great to hear your real life experiences so I can set more accurate expectations for my goals.

@coreplayentertainment7484 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner developer and this is VERY inspiring. This is the video I needed ❤️

@legendguitargamer 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are reminders of the whole process of creating games/game studio. Thanks a lot for all the content!

@donaldkeller6949 3 жыл бұрын

You actually told us the sales and income?? No one ever does that... It's almost like you actually want people to understand the business and economics of game design.

@DevDennis 3 жыл бұрын

It's nice but a few people have done that. Just search on KZfaq.

@philipefernandino9180 3 жыл бұрын

a lot of people do that. and a lot of people make that comment

@haimhaim137 3 жыл бұрын

So how much money he made?

@onewayroad3765 3 жыл бұрын

@@haimhaim137 yes

@ggnorekthx 2 жыл бұрын

I mean, he tried lol. But he probably only told us like 10-15% of the story. So you really can't get a good idea of his income from this. Still, some transparency is better than none

@matthewrivera5528 3 жыл бұрын

You're videos are very inspirational. I appreciate the transparency. Thank you

@andrazvene7004 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing those numbers! I personally expected your Steam numbers to be bigger based on reviews, but I guess you've got an above-average-engaged userbase! I love that you highly advocate building on several sources/platforms, and not give "too dreamy info" that we should just focus on Steam. Diversification and expanding is key Keep up the great work Thomas!

@bobsmith-ui8uw Жыл бұрын

Your advice is much appreciated

@keithtalbot9504 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the insight on game development.

@Besnardm 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I had the money to buy your course, thanks for the information you have given us all on the KZfaq platform, hopefully see u in the future on fulltime game dev course

@jaxnean2663 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you all the best, gotta check your game, looks interesting

@Justenphelps 3 жыл бұрын

This transparency is amazing.

@MagicisHerba 3 жыл бұрын

Well done on your sales dude! 💪🏼

@AphixDev 3 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point, great advice, love it!

@BBdaCosta 3 жыл бұрын

I've just discovered your videos and they are being very inspiring for me, thanks

@Jess_stpierre 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Thomas, appreciate it!

@gavingranado2146 3 жыл бұрын

Kinda proud that Im finding games from the devs themselves instead of game compilations

@LivingEd 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats dude. You really inspire me to become a successful indie game dev

@dcadjust 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and the advice. You are doing great and supporting your family. I've been making games since 2013 on the side. Made no money to date, but I'm hoping 2021 is the year I start earning at least something. 😊

@DevDennis 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Thomas. It's so important to manage your expectations and not believe the first fast game you publish is gonna be a success.

@TheFakeMnim 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing that info! i would follow your advice from now on, and I'm gonna tell people about the corn C:

@missitheachievementhuntres560 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this perspective from a game developer :D very interesting

@ajcroteau0928 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, I bought the game on my switch after watching this video. I did experience one crash while playing however I enjoyed the game...

@tzintlimm 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and thanks for sharing this, I am 30 and trying to switch my career from being a QA to a game developer.

@JoeDoe1 3 жыл бұрын

Dude thank for sharing. You’re letting the rest of us know what is possible.

@garyhawkins9733 8 ай бұрын

I just subscribed! First video I've seen of yours amd can't wait to watch more

@toa5tytunes 3 жыл бұрын

I just discovered you minutes ago. I have zero interest in game development, but you've become my favorite entrepreneurial themed channel!

@badappletreetv944 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it for the switch! Glad to hear you’re doing well!

@CalebWrightfunkofilming 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful ty so much

@TheShelfman 3 жыл бұрын

This is very insightful. Thanks for sharing😁

@AaronGwynaireGameDev 3 жыл бұрын

You have some great videos :) Great work!

@MasterAlbert 3 жыл бұрын

Gr8 vid thomas! Question, will there ever be a package for your course for those who already have games and only need the marketign side? Thanks 😀

@THEspindoctor84 3 жыл бұрын

this is an awesome video, thank you!

@ckeel12201 3 жыл бұрын

I’m starting my degree in game design so I’m happy to have seen this video 😊

@NamidaSai 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, really insightful. Indie dev-ing definitely sounds like serial entrepreneurship, and that’s totally fine. Really impressed by the level of sustainability you’ve achieved.👌

@ShadowW0lf1 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to check out Neversong in the near future on Switch. Good luck to you.

@zoroarts8930 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video thomas! Really useful informations :D

@erickendoka2953 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos mate !

@Ratstail91 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently living off of disability - I've sunk over $1000 AUD into my game Candy Raid (soon, even more from a marketing scholarship). I sold 50 copies, and was left with just shy of $100 AUD in my pocket. Edit: That was on the switch, BTW. I'm happy, that I got paid, though I wish I was happier with the outcome, considering how much time, money and effort I put into it. Hopefully the scholarship will boost sales.

@PomuLeafEveryday 3 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering, what was that $1000 AUD used for? Just daily expenses?

@Ratstail91 3 жыл бұрын

@@PomuLeafEveryday At first, I split expenses with my business partner/artist, so music was 200 USD/250 AUD + royalties, sound effects were 50 usd, steam entry is 50 USD. More recently I bought Nintendo Switch dev console for 750 AUD, all on my own to port to that console, and that's just what I can remember. Btw, the 500 usd scholarship sold 0 copies...

@camelm3istr 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ratstail91 damn

@camelm3istr 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of that game by the way. I was wondering who the developer and publisher were . KR Game Studios.

@Broxine 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear

@The_Undertow 3 жыл бұрын

I love your passion Thomas!!! But I have to ask you, are the NA and EU versions of the Neversong trophies going to be fixed? The platinum trophy in Neversong is unobtainable in these versions because some collectible cards are unobtainable, any chance for a fix?

@robertpearsall6924 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid with good advice. Also, seems as good a place as any to gush - Neversong is an absolute gem that made me cry like a wee baby at the end.

@ArcaneWorlds 2 жыл бұрын

love your styel of devlogs, deffo gonna steal a bit of the style for our first :P

@torzellsyoutubechannel6885 3 жыл бұрын

Great info and advice!

@solindiegames1999 7 ай бұрын

how refreshing. I think you're about the first indie dev who admitted success with their game because of their youtube profile. thanks so much mate 🙂

@orbitamientertainment 2 жыл бұрын

As a fellow indie game dev, congrats and thanks for the tips. While looking on how to better market my company independently, I came across this video. Well done good sir, well done. :D :D :D. People don't realize how much work being an indie dev is, as well as, all of the different avenues we must traverse lol. :D Keep the good videos coming! Full support.

@HardnerPL 3 жыл бұрын

Game Dev is fun but so is Entreprenuership, it's awesome to see that not only those 2 are not exclusive, but actually on the contrary! I'm hoping to build my own Indie Studio in the near future, not necessarily solo as I would probably aim to have a group of a few people working with me (I love both working in a team as well as leading a team), and it's awesome to see that it works out so great with my other dreams that involve just... growing your business. Wish me luck :)

@dmfaccount1272 3 жыл бұрын

I didnt know neversong was out because I kept thinking it was called once upon a coma... Will have to check it out.

@vole7673 3 жыл бұрын

I have to be honest, I’ve never even heard of your game! I’ll definitely check it out now. Really interesting information you’ve given out. In no way is it embarrassing, it sounds like the game has done pretty well, especially when you haven’t told us about Xbox, PlayStation and Apple numbers :)

@ramonsito9687 3 жыл бұрын

Helps me. Thanks! 😁

@robbieedmondson4724 3 жыл бұрын

Radical job Mr. B.

@faridaashiqali4546 Жыл бұрын

Which budget gpu should I buy for game development of 2d and 3d games, low to mid projects

@martymcflyjr89 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Yoni123 3 жыл бұрын

Well that was a long ad for a 2d gamekit..

@smallgaming8601 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice of you to share your numbers with us. Don’t feel embarrassed. Thank you for the video!👍

@pixspaces4777 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice Thomas, and yes people shall know about the corn!🌽

@eackerw85 3 жыл бұрын

The cup spoke!!!!!!!

@himmatsohi4261 2 жыл бұрын

I am also a game developer, I make 3d games in unreal engine. just started my journey. Thanks for this channel, this is very helpful.

@andrewmanyore9913 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post.

@2DBrando 3 жыл бұрын

Tell people about the 🌽! Best advice ever

@jeanctoledo 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing storytelling

@noicenoise8718 3 жыл бұрын

"Tell people about the corn."

@caseylee8158 3 жыл бұрын

Got your physical double pack from Asia. Good stuff

@abhirutmeherishi5738 3 жыл бұрын

Thomas are you developing solo? Any tips on handling music creation on our own for the very first game?

@Thesilverfist62 3 жыл бұрын

that is amazing! I would have thought your unit sales would have been higher but even after the taxes taken out that still seems good for a solo dev I would think. I would be interested to know the man hours you put into the project.

@abubakarejaz5539 3 жыл бұрын

Sir how much does the course costs? Love your videos btw. Big Fan.

@VideoJamesNZ 3 жыл бұрын

Damn! That's one good looking pie! 4:14 😂 Thanks for this. I've been dabbling in game making for years, but would love to make something worth selling.

@boonboy8333 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info 👍🏻 Possible for you to do a video on purchases of your game from different regions? Like USA vs UK/Europe vs Asia/Japan and also which languages you decided on for your game's localization?

@ryanh.2078 3 жыл бұрын

Buying his program would probally help a TON for a newbie. Theres hope!!

@Besnardm 3 жыл бұрын

Noticing the free 2d game kit doesn't get sent, is that a problem on my side?

@ololo7562 3 жыл бұрын

This! Build your brand. Listen to this man.

@solidoussnk 3 жыл бұрын

How long did it take you from start to finish to develop and publish the game?

@holdthetruthhostage 3 жыл бұрын

This will be informative

@lukeconlin3612 3 жыл бұрын

did i really just get a thomas brush ad on a thomas brush video

@jimenezjuan84 3 жыл бұрын

cool video man, could you give an estimate on how much did you invest in developing and publishing your game?

@kajatta_ 3 жыл бұрын

Can you cover you outgoings in a video please? I found this very insightful, keep it up!!

@handheldhavoc6635 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen it, but I haven't not gotten to play it. Now maybe I will.

@futureland5024 3 жыл бұрын

You are so Brave👍

@boburirgashev4762 3 жыл бұрын

Tell people about your corn! Laughed there. Thank you very much.

@joaobrito7 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mister brush, I finally got to play Pinstripe on the switch. How dare you make me go from sad to fearful to joyful in minute sir? The ending for Pinstripe sent me into a turmoil of emotions. Well played sir, well played. As soon as I can I will start neversong, I was very impatient so I bought the double pack from Playasia. Please keep making your games 🙏