From Simple Game to Full-Time Indie Developer | Jonathan Concepcion of Galactic Slice

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In this episode, we chat with Jonathan Concepcion, the Lead Developer and founder of Galactic Slice, about his journey from hobbyist to full-time indie game developer. Jonathan shares the inspiring story of how a simple game, OneBit Adventure, allowed him to turn his passion into a career. He discusses the motivations behind his leap of faith, the impact of choosing a free-to-play model on community growth, and the challenges he faced with burnout and stress.
Jonathan also dives into the benefits and challenges of feature creep, explaining how it helped create lifetime players for OneBit Adventure. He reveals why simplicity in game design often gains more traction than complexity and opens up about accepting his weaknesses in marketing as a solo developer.
Topics Covered:
Why Jonathan chose to pursue full-time indie game development
Building a community through a free-to-play model versus premium
Overcoming burnout and stress in game development
The impact of feature creep on player retention
The power of simplicity in game design
Embracing weaknesses in marketing as an indie developer
Connect with Jonathan Concepcion:
Twitter: x.com/SpaceKry...
LinkedIn: / jonathan-concepcion-29...
#IndieGameBusiness #GalacticSlice #OneBitAdventure #GameDevelopment #IndieDev #GameDesign #CommunityBuilding #FeatureCreep #MarketingChallenges #IndieGameJourney

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