[Ep563] What platforms should Indie Game Devs focus on?

In episode 563 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers discuss indie game success of Slay the Spire 2, Next Fest postmortem and launch strategies. They explore the evolving landscape of platform support, control schemes, platform creep in the gaming industry, and strategic platform choices for indie game success.. Support How Many Dudes! Official Website: Trailer Teaser: Steam Wishlist: 00:00 Cold Open 00:24 Introduction and Welcome 08:10 Next Fest Insights and Indie Game Dynamics 21:46 Navigating Game Launch Strategies Across Platforms 22:33 The Dominance of Steam in Game Development 29:39 Google's Push for Premium Experiences 38:32 The Creep of Platforms and Cross-Compatibility 46:22 Summarizing the Landscape for Developers 49:18 The Challenges of Controller Support in Game Design 52:06 Understanding Platform Dynamics and Opportunities 54:19 Creepers vs. Retreaters: Analyzing Platform Strategies 59:22 Cross-Platform User Management and Future Implications To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness

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[Ep563] What platforms should Indie Game Devs focus on? is an episode from Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast by Butterscotch Shenanigans.

This episode is 70:08 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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