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How to Create a Waitlist for your Indie Game

Build a passionate community of gamers before your Steam release. Collect wishlists, beta testers, and feedback for your indie game with a custom waitlist page.

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Marketing an indie game is hard. The best way to succeed is to build a community early. A waitlist page serves as the central hub for alpha/beta signups and wishlist reminders.

Why Create a Waitlist for gaming?
  • Convert site visitors into Steam wishlists
  • Find passionate playtesters for Alpha/Beta builds
  • Grow your Discord community
  • Build hype through concept art and devlogs
Step-by-Step Guide
  1. 01
    Showcase gameplay GIFs and trailers
    Typically, this involves setting up a landing page, connecting a database, and ensuring your email sequences are ready. UseWait simplifies this entire process.
  2. 02
    Offer exclusive in-game items for early signups
    Typically, this involves setting up a landing page, connecting a database, and ensuring your email sequences are ready. UseWait simplifies this entire process.
  3. 03
    Link directly to your Steam page
    Typically, this involves setting up a landing page, connecting a database, and ensuring your email sequences are ready. UseWait simplifies this entire process.
  4. 04
    Use a referral system to unlock community rewards
    Typically, this involves setting up a landing page, connecting a database, and ensuring your email sequences are ready. UseWait simplifies this entire process.
Conclusion

Your game needs players. Start gathering your tribe while you're still in development.

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