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I hear you: marketing can feel like a whole other craft on top of game making. Here’s a simple path you can follow without it being a huge time sink:

1. Pick one or two communities to start

   • Reddit: Try subreddits with clear self promo rules like r/IndieDev, r/GameDevClassifieds or r/itchio. Read their pinned rules, then share a short post (title, 2 to 3 screenshots or a 30 second video clip and a link) once a week.

2. Leverage a YouTube channel

   • Post a 30 to 60 second highlight on Shorts. Show a funny bug  or a new feature!

   • Link back to your devlog or itch.io page in the description.

3. Join a few Discord servers

   • Lost Relic Games: Great indie dev community where you can share progress and get feedback.

   • Itch.io Official Discord: Good for dev updates, networking and sharing your game in showcase channels.

   • Bonus: search “indie game dev” servers. Share progress snapshots in the show and tell channels.

4. Make it a mini habit not a time sink

   • Block 30 minutes once a week for posting and engaging. A quick comment on someone else’s work counts as community building.

5. Plan for when your game engine looks polished

   • Keep a pocket folder of 5 to 10 clips or images you can share instantly when you hit milestones (like you already do for these devlogs).

   • Ask friends or testers to help spread the word if they love what they see.

You’re already doing the hardest part. Each small post builds credibility. The more you share genuine progress the more people root for you. Let me know if you want a template for a Reddit post or a devlog outline; I'd love to help out! Been following your project for well over a year now, and there's nothing more I want then to see it thrive. You got this!