Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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I chat with Jake Birkett, the creator of Forbidden Solitaire, about his advice for indies making their first game. The full length podcast comes out on Friday!
► Check out Viverse: viverse.com/brush
► Check out Forbidden Solitaire: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/Forbidden_Solitaire
► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free: fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures
► Make your game instantly beautiful with my free workbook: fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-instant-beauty-color-workbook
► Get my 2D game kit, free: fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-2D-game-kit
► Join my 2D character workshop, free: fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-2d-character-art-workshop
► Wishlist Twisted Tower: store.steampowered.com/app/1575990/Twisted_Tower
► Learn how to make money as a YouTuber: fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-indie-game-income-workshop

00:00:00 - Introduction: No Viral Hit Needed
00:00:58 - Sponsor: Viverse Platform Overview
00:02:07 - Sustainable Game Dev Philosophy
00:03:31 - Why 95% of Games Flop
00:04:12 - Building a Fan Base & Catalog
00:07:05 - Feast or Famine: The Indie Roller Coaster
00:12:21 - Balancing Risks & Stability