Can you promote in r/indiedev?
This is the place for indie devs and gamers to share anything, be it game development, their favorite games or just cool images, GIFs and music from an indie game in a casual community-run environment. If you're an indie gamer, this place welcomes you too! After all, every gamer is a potential indie developer!
The short answer
Share useful, on-topic content (prefer images/GIFs or playable demos), lead with helpful context, keep self-promotion light and relevant, and optionally mention your project/company briefly for transparency.
What works here
- Posting indie projects, development progress, screenshots/GIFs
- Sharing demos/feedback requests when framed as dev discussion
- Adding your site/subreddit to community wiki/Yellow Pages (per sidebar guidance)
What gets posts removed
- Capsule comparison posts except on Wednesdays
- Pure link drops (Steam/Kickstarter/YouTube) without context or visuals
- Overt solicitation or repeated sales-focused posts (use common sense)
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditOpen posting permission
Sidebar says 'Post whatever you like as long as it's indie!' indicating broad acceptance of indie-dev content.
Preferred formats
Guidelines note GIFs and images are community-preferred and that links to Steam/Kickstarter/YouTube 'don't get anyone's attention', so prioritize visual/contextual posts over link-only promotion.
Capsule comparison restriction
Capsule comparison posts are explicitly banned except on Wednesdays—avoid that specific post type unless it's the allowed day.
Community-run resources
There is a wiki and 'Yellow Pages' for adding your website, showing sanctioned places to list projects without spamming the main feed.
Official rules of r/indiedev
- 01Capsule Comparison Post Ban, Except on Wednesdays
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