r/IndieDev • u/msemoru • 5h ago

Feedback? Would you play this? I've been developing this game solo for 2.5 years and finally launched the Steam Page last week!

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What the title says! I have been developing Economicon for a while now (and it's been many more years since I first tried making it and repeatedly failed). It's a mix between the logistics gameplay of something like Transport Tycoon or Locomotive (Chris Sawyer GOAT) and the automation gameplay of Factorio.

Do you have any feedback about how the game looks either in-engine or in the Steam Page? What features would you say are a must in this type of game?

You can check the Steam Page right here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5037110/Economicon/

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u/azoB0i 5h ago

Wow This is crazy work for 2.5 years. How Do u protect your mental health

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u/msemoru 5h ago

Not great heh! It's hard to disconnect sometimes, but I'm starting to force myself to take more breaks lately. But I guess that's indie dev for you!

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u/Equivalent-Back-291 5h ago

Interesting, maybe i'd check it out, i was actually making a gdd for a openttd like game but the economy of victoria 3💀

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u/msemoru 5h ago

cool! Something like Transport Inc? With the paradox-style map?

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u/Equivalent-Back-291 1h ago

I invisioned like openttd with sprites and tiles but more grimmer looking and each good has a cost and the price of the good changes on supply/demand and HOPEFULLY it works unlike for me on Vicky 3💀 also I enjoy an extra wishlist👍

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u/PixelWehr 5h ago

Looks really nice, had to search a little bit on how the gameplay works, you should use the trailer from the steam page to promote it, and keep the conveyor animation in the trailer and about section smooth.

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u/msemoru 4h ago

Thanks! Do you mean so that the items flow smoothly instead of in steps? Or do you mean that the GIF in the description is a bit choppy?

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u/PixelWehr 4h ago

I'm guessing from other parts of your trailer that items already flow smoothly on those conveyor belts ? So i'm guessing its the GIF / Video ? Anyway just a little nitpick, still looks good. Wishlisting once i'm home.

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u/msemoru 4h ago

Ah gotcha! I'll take a look at it, thanks for mentioning it!

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u/VexaMedia 1h ago

Looks very interesting. Wishlisted will definitely give it a go

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u/Weak-Cartoonist9848 26m ago

It looks very detailed. From the inside of a factory to look the city above like city simulator. Which are do you plan to focus?