The Indie Dev Survival Guide: From idea to launch-your guide to making it happen.

By Jaxon Wade

Making a game is exciting. Finishing one is a miracle.

The Indie Dev Survival Guide is the brutally honest, deeply practical handbook every solo developer and small team needs. Whether you're building your first prototype or preparing your Steam launch, this book cuts through industry myths, bad advice, and overwhelm to show you exactly how to survive-and thrive-as an indie developer.

You'll learn how to shape ideas that actually ship, prototype smarter, avoid scope creep, build sustainable habits, manage production without burning out, and market your game without losing your sanity. With battle-tested tactics, real-world examples, and a voice that understands the chaos of indie life, this guide helps you stay focused, stay motivated, and stay in the game long enough to finish it.

No fluff. No corporate jargon. Just the strategies that help indies make it to the finish line.

Perfect for:

Solo devs trying to turn a dream project into a real, playable game

Small teams needing structure, clarity, and a plan

Hobbyists ready to take their work seriously

Anyone who wants to ship a game without losing their mind

If you're ready to stop starting projects and start finishing them, this is your roadmap.
Let's make your game happen.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G4JZ8GL2
• ISBN13: 9798276750590
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 658 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"