Game Developer

6 Tips For Starting A Successful Game Developer (2024)

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 19th, 2023

Want to start your own game developer? Here are some tips you should know:

Learn more about starting a game developer:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a game developer?
-> Pros and cons of a game developer

Need inspiration?

-> Other game developer success stories
-> Marketing ideas for a game developer

Other resources

-> Profitability of a game developer

We've interviewed thousands of successful founders at Starter Story and asked what advice they would give to entrepreneurs who are just getting started.

Here's the best advice we discovered for becoming a game developer:

#1: Christian Tuskes, founder of Dilly Dally Games (Mexican Train):

We chatted with with Christian, founder of Dilly Dally Games (Mexican Train) ($20K/month). In our interview, Christian says:

When things are in flux, don’t worry about missing out or not getting in on the cool new thing. Haste makes waste. Maybe, it’s better to wait for the dust to settle.

Additionally:

Always think of what is minimally or only absolutely necessary to launch your product or service. Focus on those things.

Read the full interview ➜

#2: Dennis Hensley, founder of YOU DON'T KNOW MY LIFE:

We chatted with with Dennis, founder of YOU DON'T KNOW MY LIFE ($2.5K/month). In our interview, Dennis says:

The idea of having something that was mine, that I controlled, was very appealing.

Additionally:

Having a business that is YOURS is very empowering. Having this side hustle has taken the pressure off my writing career, which allows me to be more resilient around it. I can keep the dream alive because I don’t need it so desperately.

Further:

When something is all yours, no one can tell you you’re too old, too gay, too fat, or whatever it is…to do the thing. You created it and you call the shots. That is a great feeling I highly recommend it to everyone.