How Making Indie Games Changed My Life David Wehle 2020-03-18 | My name is David and I make games for a living... which blows my mind, since I'm horrible at coding and I'm self-taught with art/design. In this mini-documentary, I go through my life and explain how I got here. I hope it inspires you to start, finish, and market your game—because trust me, it's worth it.Check out the official Game Dev Unlocked website, and sign up for the official newsletter to receive a 270 MB asset pack full of game dev goodies! gamedevunlocked.comSong credit: “Highest Name” by Generdyn. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: fm.pxf.io/c/3530059/1347628/16252Credits (used with permission): archjoe, Edward256, LMHPoly, Chris Zabriskie
I Announced My Farming Horror Game, and Its Been Crazy David Wehle 2024-09-19 | Naturally I hoped people would like it, but I didn't expect this! Please consider wishlisting We Harvest Shadows on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1559720/We_Harvest_ShadowsThank you to everyone who's supported the game so far, it's meant the world to me!
Song from We Harvest Shadows - Holy Shrine by Big Crick David Wehle 2024-09-06 | Support the musician and buy the EP: bigcrick.bandcamp.com/album/holy-shrineThis is the song used at the end of the We Harvest Shadows demo, and was written by Big Crick specifically for the game. More songs will be in the full game, and you can listen to them now in the EP. Buy it and support the musician so that more haunting folk music gets made in the future!Lyrics:All through lifeHeaven begins us, hell is within us All will dieNo one will grieve it, if you believe itPassing timeTearing the wood up, somebody would’veVoices shineNoises behind me, terrors unwind meStatues cryWasn’t the dead we rose, demons inside awokeDrink your wineLet it erase your pain, let it absolve your blameHoly shrineLoneliness echoes, no one will let it goI am fineNo one to talk to, nobody wants toI am fine
We Harvest Shadows - Official Reveal Trailer David Wehle 2024-08-21 | A first-person farming horror allegory. Play the demo and wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/1559720From the creator of The First Tree comes We Harvest Shadows, an emotional first-person narrative game with farming and horror elements. Players take control of Garrett, a transplant from the city who has exiled himself to an abandoned farm for the rest of his life. He thinks the world is better without him in it.Each new day brings a new to-do list. Players will fix up their house, care for livestock, and improve their farmstead, all while exploring the hundreds of acres surrounding the farm. But in the quiet of the lonely nights, something stirs. Is Garrett truly alone? Or is something stalking him from the shadows?Taking inspiration both from slow-burn P.T.-style psychological horror games and Edith Finch-style personal first-person titles, this game plays on poignant horror themes to gradually imagine a terrifying vision that Garrett must save himself from—until the soul-shaking end.
What Happens After The Big Game Dev Success? David Wehle 2024-08-09 | This is my life the past couple years. I also have some big announcements at the end. Thank you for caring everyone!If you would like to support my fledgling studio, please check out Game Dev Unlocked: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked?coupon_code=NEWGAMEVIDEO&product_id=3035771
Goodbye, YouTube David Wehle 2022-05-19 | My original blog post from September: gamedevunlocked.com/future-of-my-games-193487Tom Scott's talk on parasocial relationships: youtu.be/leX541Dr2rUPieter Level's article on maybe why you should be unreachable: levels.io/contact
Im Playing 8 Christmas Games Made in 3 days David Wehle 2021-12-17 | Our amazing GDU students made 8 holiday themed games in only 3 days, so let's check 'em out! I'll also be holding the student's Q&A, which is normally a closed members-only stream, but we wanted to share the fun with you all. Happy holidays!GDU Game Jam #3 (Theme: Winter) - itch.io/jam/gdu-gj-3/entries5 seats are available to join GDU for 50% off! We'd love to have you, check it out here and use coupon code GAMEJAM098121398. courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked
A Real Artist Critiques Your Indie Games David Wehle 2021-11-30 | My wife Elise (the voice of Rachel from The First Tree) actually went to real life ART SCHOOL! And her art has been featured all over the world. So she knows a thing or two about aesthetically pleasing images, which will definitely help your indie games stand out. At the end we'll take some requests and critique your games as well. This should be fun!Check out Elise's art here: elisewehle.comEnroll in The 7-Day Game Launch Challenge for 88% off! Enrollment closes today: 7daygamelaunch.samcart.com/products/7-day-game-launch-special/?coupon=BLKFRIDAY88Join the full Game Dev Unlocked program for 50% off! Sale ends today: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked?coupon_code=BLKFRIDAY2021
I Made a Dystopian FPS in 7 days David Wehle 2021-11-23 | Let's hang out and talk about how to make a gripping game in only 7 days, no coding or artistic experience required.Enroll in The 7-Day Game Launch Challenge for 88% off! Enrollment ends this week: 7daygamelaunch.samcart.com/products/7-day-game-launch-special/?coupon=BLKFRIDAY88
What People Are Saying About My Game Dev School David Wehle 2021-09-03 | We have a pretty amazing community in our school, and I just wanted to share the kind of people we're lucky to have. Just know we'd love to have you too, and I truly believe the resources could help you finish your game and release it to the world.Interested in finally making the jump? Click here to redeem a 30% off coupon: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked/?coupon_code=YT9382172
Top 10 Indie Game Marketing Questions ANSWERED! David Wehle 2021-08-25 | Simon Carless is the leading expert on marketing your indie game, and he's answered the top 10 most popular questions regarding how to find an audience for your game on Steam/consoles and (hopefully!) sell 100,000+ units. This isn't sponsored, I'm just a huge fan of Simon's work!Sign up for the GameDiscoverCo newsletter, it's free! gamediscover.coWant to join the GDU Discord server and learn how to start, finish, and market games? Use coupon code YTPROMO25 for 25% off, and unlock your game dev potential: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked
My game was in 2 huge Steam sales (Live Q&A) David Wehle 2021-08-17 | I was invited to the Nature Conservation Day and Tiny Teams sales (two front-page events on Steam), and I learned a lot! Let's talk numbers, improving your Steam page, importance of tags and capsule art, and more. I'll also critique some Steam pages from the chat at the end, so send them my way!Last time these went fast! First 12 people get 40% off lifetime access to the Game Dev Unlocked school, click to redeem: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked/?product_id=3035771&coupon_code=YTLIVE0123441
Im Playing 14 Games Made in 1 Week David Wehle 2021-07-19 | Can you finish a game in a week? Not a problem for our talented group of Game Dev Unlocked students! Play them all now, link below!GDU Game Jam #2 (Theme: Lost & Found) - itch.io/jam/game-dev-unlocked-game-jam-2/entriesWant to join the friendliest game dev community in the universe? Use the coupon code GDUJAM532910 for 50% off, and learn how to make 3D games without code and market them to the world. Only 7 seats are available, then the coupon will expire: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked
My game is on the Best Sellers list on Switch! (Live Q&A) David Wehle 2021-06-16 | Let's talk console porting, self-publishing as a solo dev, and all the little things they don't tell you about selling your game on a console... all within the bounds of the NDA I signed of course!! Right, Nintendo? :)Last time these went fast! First 15 people get 40% off lifetime access to GDU, click to redeem: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked/?product_id=3035771&coupon_code=YT160921801
Should you use Unreal Engine 5? (Live Q&A) David Wehle 2021-06-08 | What do you think about UE5, Lumen, and Nanite? Let's talk, and I'll help you with your game dev problems! I've also got only 15 coupons for my newly released school, GAME DEV UNLOCKED! Check it out below.This definitely won't last long, first 15 people get 40% off lifetime access to GDU, click to redeem: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked/?coupon_code=YT90390811
How to Write a Cinematic Story for Your Game David Wehle 2021-05-04 | So you're trying to come up with a story for your game, but you don't know where to start? Watch these tips on creating characters + conflict, tying it to your game, and how to get great voice recordings on a budget!Use coupon code YTPROMO25 for 25% off and check out the full school here: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlockedThe Last Waterfall isn't a real game you can wishlist, sorry. It's made for educational purposes in the school! It's a lot like my other game The First Tree however, so check that out if you want: thefirsttree.com
Im Giving Away My $10 Game For Free! (Live Q&A) David Wehle 2021-04-16 | I'll be answering questions and talking about game publishing, solo dev life, and my game The First Tree (which is now FREE!). Links below!ALSO, big announcement, my game development course is complete, and I couldn't be prouder of all the content I made! Join the hundreds of people who are finishing and releasing games right now to the world.The big launch discount is over, but use coupon code YTPROMO25 for 25% off! Check out the school here: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlockedUntil April 22, 2021, redeem The First Tree for free on Epic Games Store: epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/the-first-tree
My Game Dev School Just LAUNCHED! David Wehle 2021-04-14 | After years of hard work, my game development course is complete, and I couldn't be prouder of all the content I made! Join the hundreds of people who are finishing and releasing games right now to the world.The big launch discount is over, but here's a 25% off coupon! Use coupon code YTPROMO25 and check out the school here: courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked
Feedback Friday #6: Wild Dose, Affectus, and A Robots Journey David Wehle 2021-03-26 | Welcome to Feedback Friday, where I play and analyze the games made by Game Dev Unlocked students. Join the GDU family and start your indie game journey!Coupon code for 25% off: YTPROMO25courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlockedWishlist these three awesome games below!Wild Dose: First Session (free!): store.steampowered.com/app/1379270/Wild_Dose_First_SessionSupport the Wild Dose Kickstarter, going on now! kickstarter.com/projects/maxkatarn/wild-dose-a-cyberpunk-low-poly-adventureAffectus: store.steampowered.com/app/1478710/AffectusA Robot's Journey: store.steampowered.com/app/1465900/A_Robots_JourneyDownload the free GDU Asset Pack! gamedevunlocked.com
Im Playing 20 Games Made in 48 Hours David Wehle 2021-03-09 | Can you finish a game in two days? Not a problem for our talented group of Game Dev Unlocked students! Play them all now, link below!GDU Game Jam #1 (Theme: UNLOCKED) - itch.io/jam/gdu-game-jam-1/entriesWant to join the best/most helpful game dev community in the universe? Use the coupon code GAMEJAM30 for 30% off, and learn how to make 3D games without code and market them to the world! courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlockedHere are the Twitter accounts for all the featured devs! Give them a follow:The Maze - http://twitter.com/LegenDerry9 Unlock The Exit - http://twitter.com/PacuszGameDev Wallace and Me - http://twitter.com/OrangeCrowGames Locked Game - twitter.com/MarcHewittDev Unlocked - twitter.com/James_Smart5 Electric Sunset - http://twitter.com/j_cassady_ Virgilio - http://twitter.com/EdoVentisette Caballo Mortal - http://twitter.com/CorMechanica ATOMIC UNLOCKED - http://twitter.com/zussm_n House of locked doors - nzcoward.itch.ioLocked in Time - http://twitter.com/ytobah Open Up! - http://twitter.com/LudisseyStudio Dreamer. - http://twitter.com/RisingSpire Do you have a towel? - http://twitter.com/arkania_x Dr. Kookie PHD - syu15.itch.io Dev-Eh-Roo-Yeh - http://twitter.com/GamesScintilla Caged in a Void - http://twitter.com/heybishop The flames of Damnation! - http://twitter.com/ZilpioG Back to the Past - priyanshgupta24.itch.io Writer's Block - http://twitter.com/Blk_Dg
Feedback Friday #5: Mortal Sin, Sugar Winds, and A Lost Voyager David Wehle 2021-02-05 | Welcome to Feedback Friday, where I play and analyze the games made by Game Dev Unlocked students. Join the GDU family and start your indie game journey!Coupon code for 30% off: YTFAN30courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlockedWishlist these three awesome games below!Mortal Sin: store.steampowered.com/app/1494810/Mortal_SinSugar Winds: store.steampowered.com/app/1334150/SugarWindsA Lost Voyager: priyanshgupta24.itch.io/a-lost-voyagerDownload the free GDU Asset Pack! gamedevunlocked.com
Is the Indie Game Dev Dream Worth It? David Wehle 2021-01-20 | I chat with @thomasbrush about App Store featuring tips, platform revenue, and the unseen hardships and rewards of being a full-time indie!Be sure to check out Thomas' insanely polished/informative school FULL TIME GAME DEV. No sponsorship here, Thomas is just a great guy with a useful resource! The first 300 students to use coupon code DAVIDISTHEMAN will get 40% off: sso.teachable.com/secure/674050/checkout/2600650/full-time-game-devFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehleEdited by Graham Bessellieu
Feedback Friday #4: Fireworks Mania and Sky Fleet David Wehle 2020-12-04 | Welcome to Feedback Friday, where I play and analyze the games made by Game Dev Unlocked students. Join the GDU family and start your indie game journey! courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlockedWishlist these two awesome games below!Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator: store.steampowered.com/app/1079260/Fireworks_Mania__An_Explosive_SimulatorSubscribe to Laumania's awesome game dev channel: youtube.com/channel/UC7x7W4iE8Uf4sx2F5xB5c_wSky Fleet: store.steampowered.com/app/1347540/Sky_Fleet
Im Launching My Game On Mobile Right Now! David Wehle 2020-11-18 | The First Tree is out on iOS and Android! Let's talk about what goes into launching a mobile game in 2020. Download links below!If you guys could check out my game (and possibly leave a review too!), it would seriously mean the world to me. Here are the links, YOU GUYS ROCK, thank you!iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/the-first-tree/id1524841987Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.davidwehle.thefirsttree
Why I Got 100k Subs in a Few Months David Wehle 2020-10-02 | My goal was 10k subs in a year... then this happened?! I give three tips on how to tip the YouTube algorithm in your favor, and I also get real about game dev life and the stresses no one tells you about. And I announce something CRAZY!!1! (OK, not that crazy)Check out my online school Game Dev Unlocked, where I teach people how to start, finish, and market their indie games. Learn more at http://www.gamedevunlocked.comFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehle
How to Make a Game in 5 Minutes (Playmaker vs. Bolt) David Wehle 2020-09-16 | Are you a beginner game dev? Do you want to make your first game fast? Want to compare visual scripting tools for Unity? Then this is the video for you!Join the ultimate game development school, GAME DEV UNLOCKED, and save 30% off with this coupon code: YT9382172courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlockedCheck out PushyPixel's channel: youtube.com/user/PushyPixelsFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehle
100K Countdown! Live Game Dev Q&A, Ask Me Anything David Wehle 2020-08-25 | EDIT: The discount code/early access pricing I share in this stream has been discontinued. It was only for my early supporters, and a ton of valuable stuff has been added to the school since then, so I hope you understand. Thanks for your interest in the school!Wow, I seriously never saw this coming! THANKS FOR 100k SUBS! I'm finally doing what you always ask for: I'm just looking at the chat! Ask me anything!If we hit 100k during the stream maybe we'll... celebrate? With prizes and giveaways? Let's find out!Check out the Game Dev Unlocked website and get a cool, free asset pack: gamedevunlocked.com
Feedback Friday #3: Lost Potato, Hoplegs, and Cor Mechanica David Wehle 2020-08-07 | Welcome to Feedback Friday, where I play and analyze the games made by Game Dev Unlocked students.Lost Potato: store.steampowered.com/app/1365010/Lost_PotatoHoplegs: twitter.com/AnderssonKevCor Mechanica: twitter.com/CorMechanicaCheck out what people are saying about Game Dev Unlocked: gamedevunlocked.com/reviews
My First Game Mods Were SO BAD! David Wehle 2020-07-07 | A common sentiment I hear is "my first game didn't do well, I should just give up." Well, let me show you why failure is essential to the creative process: here are my terrible game dev experiments I made for the PC game Dark Forces 2: Jedi Knight!Get free game dev tips and a sweet asset pack when you sign up for the Game Dev Unlocked newsletter: gamedevunlocked.comFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehleMusic by Watermark High. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: fm.pxf.io/c/3530059/1347628/16252“Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” and “Winner Winner” by Kevin MacLeodLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
3 Tips to Making Simple, Gorgeous Artwork for Your Game David Wehle 2020-06-09 | Over 8,000 games were released on Steam last year, so you need to stand out... and striking art is the key to standing out! Let's look at some beautiful (but simple) looking indie games, and analyze how we can apply those visual principles to your game.This is a excerpt from my online school Game Dev Unlocked, where I teach people how to start, finish, and market their indie games. If you like this video, you'll probably like the school! Learn more at http://www.gamedevunlocked.comFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehleBook of the Dead: unity3d.com/book-of-the-deadCypher: store.steampowered.com/app/746710/CypherGuppy: store.steampowered.com/app/698500/GuppyBinaries: store.steampowered.com/app/435800/BinariesThe Music Machine: store.steampowered.com/app/359040/The_Music_MachineGonner: store.steampowered.com/app/437570/GoNNERClustertruck: store.steampowered.com/app/397950/ClustertruckPony Island: store.steampowered.com/app/405640/Pony_IslandPhantom Path: store.steampowered.com/app/1180970/Phantom_PathPiAwk: hiwarp.com/piawkHell is Other Demons: store.steampowered.com/app/595790/Hell_is_Other_DemonsThe Long Return: store.steampowered.com/app/937300/The_Long_ReturnFirewatch: store.steampowered.com/app/383870/FirewatchAlto's Adventure: http://altosadventure.comDusk: store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSKSacramento: dziff.itch.io/sacramentoBackground vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com
Feedback Friday #2: Breaking Lockdown, and Escape to the Nile David Wehle 2020-06-06 | Sorry for the horrible lag, my internet was giving me a lot of trouble. I'll have it fixed next time!Welcome to Feedback Friday, where I play and analyze the games made by Game Dev Unlocked students. I'll also talk about YouTube stats and how the channel has exploded recently!Breaking Lockdown: store.steampowered.com/app/1336420/Breaking_LockdownEscape to the Nile: james-smart.itch.io/escape-to-the-nileA Feedback Friday alumni just launched their game! Check out Astro-g: store.steampowered.com/app/1260490/AstrogWant to join the Game Dev Unlocked community? Sign up for the newsletter on the website: gamedevunlocked.com
How I Finished My Indie Game (Even When I Hated It) David Wehle 2020-05-26 | When working on The First Tree, I was working a busy full-time job and taking care of a new baby. A lot of people asked how I did it, so I boiled it down into 3 tips on how to stay motivated during development. Hope it helps you finish your game!This is a excerpt from my online school Game Dev Unlocked, where I teach people how to start, finish, and market their indie games. If you like this video, you'll probably like the school! Learn more at http://www.gamedevunlocked.comCheck out my wife's paper-cut art: instagram.com/elisewehleFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehle
Heres Why My Indie Game Went Viral on Steam David Wehle 2020-05-12 | My adventure game The First Tree made $75,000 in its first week. How did it happen? Why did my game market so well? I sum it all up in 4 tips, and I hope it helps you with your indie marketing work!This is a excerpt from my online school Game Dev Unlocked, where I teach people how to start, finish, and market their indie games. If you like this video, you'll probably like the school! Learn more at http://www.gamedevunlocked.comFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehle
Feedback Friday #1: Knights Retreat, Sketchy House Flipper, and Astro-g David Wehle 2020-05-01 | Welcome to Feedback Friday, where I play and analyze the games made by Game Dev Unlocked students. Be sure to check out their Steam pages below:Knight's Retreat: store.steampowered.com/app/1261700/Knights_RetreatSketchy House Flipper: Coming soon!Astro-g: store.steampowered.com/app/1260490/AstrogWant to join the Game Dev Unlocked community? Sign up for the newsletter on the website: gamedevunlocked.com
Remastering my first game - Home is Where One Starts live dev stream David Wehle 2020-04-10 | I'm updating my first game, so come hang out and chat while I do mundane solo dev work!Sign up for the Game Dev Unlocked newsletter and get a free asset pack! gamedevunlocked.comFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehle
Create a beautiful, stylized nature environment in Unity, in 3 minutes David Wehle 2020-04-08 | I want to quickly show you how a scene from my fox exploration game The First Tree came together. This is a quicker style tutorial, let me know in the comments if you like this speed!For a longer in-depth look at creating environments in Unity, check out my atmospheric barn tutorial: youtu.be/2mW9AMVUyf4More articles and tips on the Game Dev Unlocked website: gamedevunlocked.comFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehleStylized Nature Pack for Unity: bit.ly/2JTWULaFox asset for Unity: bit.ly/3aVM0AG(This description contains referral links)
Recreate a gorgeous, atmospheric photo in Unity 2019.3 David Wehle 2020-04-01 | Let's create a striking, cinematic scene in Unity with the new Terrain Editor, volumetric light plugin Aura 2, and the Post Processing stack!Download the free Game Dev Unlocked asset pack: gamedevunlocked.comFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehleFollow Kyle on Instagram: instagram.com/kyle.quackAura 2 Volumetric Light for Unity: bit.ly/2UAiafbHQ Abandoned School asset pack: bit.ly/2X11fnCFree shed on Turbosquid: turbosquid.com/3d-models/free-3ds-mode-shed-hq-rustic/968592Free tree texture: textures.com/download/trees0005/28702(This description contains referral links)
Lets Play The First Tree w/ the developer (100% + all easter eggs) David Wehle 2020-03-28 | My first ever live stream! I'm gonna play through my second game The First Tree and answer questions about game development, hidden easter eggs in the game, and more!Sign up for the Game Dev Unlocked newsletter and get a free asset pack! gamedevunlocked.comFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehle
The #1 Mistake New Indie Devs Make David Wehle 2020-03-25 | I've talked to a lot of aspiring game developers, and this is usually the biggest problem I see. The good news is it's totally avoidable! So let me take you on a short journey with a person who really wants to push a boulder up a mountain.Sign up for the official GDU newsletter to download a huge asset pack full of game dev goodies: gamedevunlocked.comFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidWehle
Game Dev Unlocked Teaser David Wehle 2020-03-12 | Welcome to Game Dev Unlocked, a place for newcomers and experienced devs alike. Sign up for the email newsletter on http://www.gamedevunlocked.com for updates, free goodies, and game development tips.
