1. Who is behind PlayIndies?
Keith Muelas and Kate Hall are game industry professionals with nearly 20 years of combined experience. Keith brings over eight years of expertise in community management, social media, and game production, along with a strong personal brand as a content creator. Kate offers over a decade of experience in journalism, PR, marketing, and content creation, having launched more than 60 games and spent nearly ten years streaming.
2. Why did we start PlayIndies?
We co-founded PlayIndies out of a passion for helping indie developers and content creators. Our mission is to provide a solution that truly bridges the gap between these two communities by simplifying and enhancing their connections through a curated, accessible platform that fosters meaningful collaboration and supports growth in the gaming industry.
3. How does PlayIndies support indie developers, content creators, and collaborations?
PlayIndies connects indie developers with content creators to foster collaboration and growth. Developers can showcase their games and gain visibility, while creators can discover new titles and collaborate with developers. Collaborations are easy to set up, allowing both parties to communicate and work together on features, reviews, or streams.
4. Who can sign up for PlayIndies?
PlayIndies is open to indie game developers and content creators of all sizes, across various platforms. Whether you're an indie studio looking to reach a wider audience or a content creator seeking new games to feature on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, or others, you're welcome to join our community.
5. Can gamers who aren’t developers or content creators join PlayIndies?
Yes! Gamers who aren't developers or content creators are still welcome to join the PlayIndies community and show their support for indie games and creators. You can join our Discord server to connect with other like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and support the indie game scene. Additionally, you can sign up for the PlayIndies newsletter to stay in the know about the latest indie games, creators, and community updates.
6. How do I sign up for PlayIndies?
Signing up is easy! Visit our sign-up page, fill out the required information, and create your profile. Each sign-up is manually verified by our team to ensure a quality community. Once approved, you'll be able to connect with other developers and content creators on the platform.
7. How does the approval process work?
Our team manually reviews each game submission and content creator application to ensure that both are legitimate and provide quality games and content. If a submission is denied, we provide a reason. Common reasons for denial include:
For content creators, we also use the following estimated 30-day average viewership guidelines as a baseline when considering applications to ensure active engagement:
If you don't meet these guidelines, your application may be delayed or denied based on engagement levels.
8. Is there a cost to join PlayIndies?
PlayIndies is free to join for both indie game developers and content creators. There are no hidden fees to create an account and start using the platform.
9. What type of indie games can be listed?
PlayIndies is open to all types of indie games, from mobile to PC, console, and beyond. We welcome games at all stages of development, from prototypes to fully launched titles. Our focus is on supporting indie developers in showcasing their unique projects.
10. How do I list my game?
To list your game, simply create a developer account, provide details about your game, and upload any necessary files. Your game will be manually reviewed and approved by our team before being made available to content creators. Once approved, it will be visible on the platform for creators to discover and collaborate with you.
11. Will every key I distribute be covered by content creators?
While we strive to ensure high coverage rates for all game keys distributed on PlayIndies, we cannot guarantee that every key will be covered by a content creator. We proactively follow up and check on creators who receive keys to maximize coverage and ensure they have the resources they need to create content. However, results may vary depending on creator availability, interests, and schedules. Rest assured, we work hard to provide the best possible visibility for your game.
12. How can I play games?
As a verified content creator, you can browse the available games on our marketplace and request access to play them. Once approved by the developer, you will be able to play the games for free.
13. What are my obligations when playing the game?
As a content creator, we encourage you to play the game and create content for it within 30 days of redeeming a key. We actively track which games you've received, redeemed, and played. After receiving a game key, we will follow up to gather your thoughts. Creators who consistently play and create content for the games they receive will remain at the top of the list to receive future keys.
14. What happens if I redeem a key but don’t play it?
We understand that life happens and won’t penalize you for not creating content for a key you’ve redeemed. However, if not playing and creating content becomes a pattern, you may no longer receive keys through PlayIndies.
15. I don't want to share my email address with creators or developers. What should I do?
Your email address is kept private at all times! Communication is done through the platform, so you never need to share your email unless you choose to do so.
16. How can I contact support?
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please email contact@playindies.gg.
17. Does PlayIndies offer paid services?
Yes, PlayIndies offers optional paid subscription tiers that unlock extra functionality and additional support for indie developers. We also provide separate ad hoc consulting services focused on social media and community management, marketing, and public relations. More details about the subscription tiers will be available on the website soon. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us at contact@playindies.gg for more information.