Developer Guide for Indies

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  • on 22 Jan, 2026
Sara Diekmann

Sara Diekmann

 

 

ENSURING GREAT GAMES DON’T GO UNNOTICED

 

As Games Syndicate Cologne, our goal is to strengthen the games industry in Cologne and beyond. This is exactly why we are supporting the free Developer Guide by yellow house GmbH, specifically designed for solo developers and small teams who want to give their games the attention they deserve.

Every day, countless new games are released, on Steam alone, there are more than 100 daily. Far too many of them disappear before anyone has even seen their trailer or heard their story. We want to change that.

The guide provides practical tips that truly fit the reality of indie development: community building and social media, press relations, and a clear communication strategy. No heavy theory, no fluff, just actionable advice you can work with immediately.

And there is an added bonus for our members: a 10% discount on PR and social media packages from yellow house GmbH, specifically tailored to the needs of indie studios.

A big thank you to the yellow house team for creating this guide. Let’s work together to ensure that great games no longer go undiscovered.

 

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