Jake Birkett: How To Make Indie Games Full Time, Unity vs Custom Engine, Indie Survival | Ep. #051

I chat with the Jake Birkett about how he survived as an indie for decades. ► Check out Viverse: https://viverse.com/BRUSH ► Check out Forbidden Solitaire: https://store.steampowered.com/app/34... ► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-i... Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro: Debunking the Viral Game Myth 00:01:29 - VIVERSE Ad Read: Jump into Game Dev! 00:02:40 - What Makes a Game Good? 00:05:07 - Crafting Fun Gameplay: The Art of Game Feel 00:15:34 - The Power of Sound in Game Design 00:17:42 - The Indie Dev Philosophy: Avoid the Big Risk 00:26:04 - Navigating the Feast or Famine Life 00:32:55 - Diversifying Income: Beyond Steam Sales 00:33:41 - What Makes A Game Viral? 00:51:42 - Audience Q&A: Dev Tips and Happy Accidents 00:57:47 - Behind The Curtain: Forbidden Solitaire In-Engine 01:23:29 - Outro: Wrapping Up with Jake 01:23:47 - VIVERSE Ad Read: Share Your Creations