Indie game developers can boost sales and skill diversity by venturing into new genres, as demonstrated by John Doe’s 3-fold increase in sales upon transitioning from puzzle games to RPGs.
To achieve success:
- Explore uncharted territories to broaden expertise and attract a wider audience.
- Study successful games within the genre of interest, learning from their mechanics, art style, and narrative structure, then innovate with your unique touch.
- Collaborate with experts in the chosen genre for insights, and network at game development conferences/workshops.
- Release a beta version, collect feedback, and consistently update your game based on player input.
- Each new genre mastered is a step towards versatility as a developer. Continuously pushing boundaries leads to success in diverse areas; the journey is equally important as the destination.
