- Details
Good developers try to please the reader. But even with this position, they do not always guess what the reader needs. The developer is one, there are many readers and they have many opinions. I'm collecting some of them here.
- I prefer games where I can customize the names of the characters. I like when I can feel part of the story. What about you? Read the players' responses.
- Do you guys play with sound on or off? The players' responses are here.
- Why so many VN projects seem to take forever or why some get abandoned halfway, here’s a breakdown of the most common issues, and a few ways to avoid them: 1. Lack of a Solid Plan... I recommend reading for aspiring developers.
- It’s a widespread issue in the industry—games from small teams, end up with flaws simply because one person cannot possibly master every aspect of the game. It’s rare to find someone who excels in all areas, but that's where a team comes in. Just like in film and other video games, the best results come from having experts in each area working together. Many developers face a plateau when they start making money but struggle to take the next step—hiring people and growing the team. It’s a difficult decision because it feels like a step backward, but in the long run, this growth is essential for the project’s quality and potential to increase tenfold. Read topic.
- Details
- The most obnoxious F95 users: preggo lovers, harem dudes, incest crew and ntr fans, futa fans, those who are obsessed with corruption and want that every FMC game be a slut simulator or rapefest. The people on F95 who think the developer is their bitch and that every game is written specifically for them and should be updated when they think it should be. Read more.
- I found the reason why people like NTR (Netorare). Read the extended response.
- Why do games take so long to make and are rarely updated, a player asked. He was answered.
- Details
The largest game portal f95zone has a forum that only game developers have access to. Below are some topics of this part of the forum that I found interesting. The list will be updated.
- Has any of you used AI translation tools for your game? If so is it good? Which Ai are you using for it? The answers are here.
- The developer shared how he released a visual novel and made $1,000 in the first month. Read.
- Q: Do you guys know some NSFW game developers discord server? Or any other place where developers gather and discuss about their game. A: https://discord.gg/xFbjEsWswk , https://discord.gg/devtalk , https://disboard.org . Source.
- Q: Is there anyone here who’s a solo developer and has managed to earn over $1,000 a month? I’m curious to hear your experiences and what strategies worked for you—especially if you’re doing everything yourself, from development to marketing. Read answers.
- The developer shared the stats "what the relative percentages are for PC/Mac/Android аrom my Itch page". Mac - 8%, PC - 48%, Android - 44%. Total 2410 downloads. Source.
- Fetishes you don't understand, but are often requested to be added to your game? Some answers: pregnancy, fart, feet, big people eating little people, pissing, interracial, NTR, loli, shota, small penis, obese women... Read more.
- One of the developers asked if it was worth continuing to make the game if the first result was not pleasing. Other developers analyzed what could be done better and gave advice. Read topic.
- Details
Realistic looking MILFs or Sexy looking MILFs?
No realistic mature MILF (winkles, mom bod, saggy boobs, soft ass) - NO play: 19.5%
No sexy MILF (hourglass body, no wrinkles, firm boobs/ass) - NO play: 29.3%
Willing to make an exception for either of one, if the game has solid sex scenes/narrative/dialogues: 43.9%
Total voters 41, view last result.
- Details
A selection of material about game economics and profit. Compiled for the indie developer of a visual novel or game. 
Discussions on the profitability of games and novels.
- Your game and your players should come first, don't enter into NSFW development expecting to make a profit. Read more.
Payment systems: Patreon, SubscribeStar and others.
- Patreon: can someone clearly explain what is allowed and what isn’t? Best answer: You can use Patreon to fund porn games, as long as they do no include: Underage sexualized characters, incest (including step-incest), bestiality and none consensual sex. But you can not put explicit images on your Patreon page, except when they are behind paywall, yet them staying not too explicit is better. Read topic.
- A new gaming platform for adults. Sell and showcase your games. Reddit or Spicygaming.
- Anybody tried to use Onlyfans instead of Patreon / Subscribestar? Read more.
- Unifans - alternative to Patreon with loose policy? What kind of adult content can be posted? Read the article and Reddit.
- Is it possible to open an SFW game account on Patreon and secretly raise funds for NSFW games there as well? Without the risk of being blocked. Read this discussion.
- Any stable crowd funded sites like SubscribeStar that is not banning everything like Patreon? Read answers.
Publishing.
- "Tips & Tricks - Publishing a game on Itch & Steam with a 0€ budget". A detailed description of how a developer marketed his HTML game for adults. Read.