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.
About payment systems for developers
- I’m new to managing a Patreon page, and I could really use some advice on how to improve it and make it sustainable. Answers.
- My current 7day impressions on itch.io are at 1.1m, but my CTR is sitting at only 3.3%. Do you have any advice on how to improve CTR? Answers.
- I made a mistake and Steam banned my game. Why? Answers.
Other topics for developers
- 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.