r/gamedev is a subreddit with 2.1M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and ideas, and the community frequently discusses game dev, game development, looking for, struggling, and looking for a laptop, and they frequently recommend/review game engines, puzzle games, and art software.
The subreddit covers various game development aspects, including programming, design, writing, art, game jams, postmortems, and marketing. It serves as a hub for game creators to discuss and share their insights, experiences, and expertise in the industry.
Popular Themes in r/gamedev
#1
Advice Requests
: "What are some books on running a animation/Videogame studio/business?"
11 posts
#2
Ideas
: "I know ideas are cheap and execution is key. I have a great idea for a game. Don't want to build it myself. How can I sell it or benefit from it?"
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Organic discovery on mobile apps question"
4 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "I didn't care much about Steam's Personal Calendar. Now I'm paying attention to it."
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/gamedev
#1
Game Dev
17 posts
#2
Game Development
13 posts
#3
Looking For
9 posts
#4
Struggling
8 posts
#5
Looking For A Laptop
5 posts
#6
Art
5 posts
#7
Looking For A Tool
4 posts
#8
Marketing
4 posts
#9
Gamedev
4 posts
#10
Game
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/gamedev
Game Engines
85 reviews
#1
Godot
4.1★ from 12 reviews
#2
Unreal Engine
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#3
GDevelop
4.3★ from 4 reviews
Puzzle Games
41 reviews
#1
Baba is You
5.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
Portal
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Tetris
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Art Software
33 reviews
#1
Krita
4.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
Adobe
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Aseprite
4.5★ from 4 reviews
Flair Used in r/gamedev
#1
Discussion
: "My game took 1 year to reach 500 wishlists. Now it’s approaching 40,000."
61 posts
#2
Question
: "What are some books on running a animation/Videogame studio/business?"
59 posts
#3
Postmortem
: "I Analyzed Every Steam Game Released in a day and here’s What Stood Out – 2026 Edition"
5 posts
#4
Marketing
: "Math puzzle roguelite"
5 posts
#5
Announcement
: "Nominated for Best Visuals at Gamescom"
4 posts
#6
Industry News
: "Unity CEO: “The cost of building a game is coming down markedly”"
3 posts
#7
Game Jam / Event
: "Bezi Mega Jam | $12,000+ in Prizes, GDC Passes, Synty Assets, iPad Pro M5 + Apple Pencil, & More"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/gamedev
Yearly
+139k members(7.2%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026