Why I Chose a Smaller Game for My First Steam Release

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Why do most first indie games fail because of scope? I'm building Stellar Breaker, and this video explains why I chose to make a smaller, focused Steam game instead of a massive project. Making your first indie game is exciting, but choosing the right scope might be the most important decision you make. After almost 10 years working in game development, I decided to build my first solo Steam game: Stellar Breaker. One of the biggest decisions I made was not trying to create the biggest game possible. Instead, I chose to make a smaller, focused indie game. In this video, I explain why I chose a smaller scope, why first-time indie developers often struggle with overly ambitious projects, and why finishing a focused game can teach you more than spending years on an unfinished idea. I talk about: - Why small indie games are useful for learning - The dangers of making your first game too ambitious - How scope affects game development time - Why every feature adds hidden complexity -

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