r/hobbygamedev is a subreddit with 13k members. The community frequently discusses game, game dev, feedback, development, and game development, and the most common flair used is help needed, insperation, article, resource, and seeking team.
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Popular Topics in r/hobbygamedev
#1
Game
73 posts
#2
Game Dev
61 posts
#3
Feedback
55 posts
#4
Development
25 posts
#5
Game Development
21 posts
#6
Project
13 posts
#7
New
11 posts
#8
Art
9 posts
#9
Music
8 posts
#10
Prototype
8 posts
Flair Used in r/hobbygamedev
#1
Help Needed
: "[Android] Looking for testers for Grimward – a hand-drawn horror survivor game (Google Play closed test)"
27 posts
#2
Insperation
: "I'm so proud. My hex-based 4X solar system sim is finally coming together."
19 posts
#3
Article
: "I built and launched my own mobile game, but getting players is harder than building it."
19 posts
#4
Resource
: "What are you working on? Let's self promote."
16 posts
#5
Seeking Team
: "[Hobby] Looking for collaborators for a playable Godot Android strategy game and future projects"
3 posts
#6
Seeking Mentorship
: "I made my first movement mechanic!"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/hobbygamedev
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+6k members(94.2%)
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Last updated: October 30, 2026