Helping Indie Games Launch Better on Steam

You've spent months—maybe years—building your game. Don't let all that hard work be wasted because you didn't know how Steam really works.

A successful launch requires far more than pressing the Release button. From your Steam page and Next Fest strategy to wishlists, community building, and publisher outreach, every decision matters.

I've learned these lessons the hard way, so you can avoid the same mistakes.

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Is This for You?

  • You're preparing your first Steam launch.

  • You're joining Steam Next Fest.

  • You're looking for a publisher.

  • Your wishlist growth has stalled.

  • You want your game to look more professional.

  • You're unsure whether your Steam page is converting.

This service is ideal if:

Not every launch was a success—and that's one of my greatest strengths.

One of our titles sold only 259 copies, forcing us to rethink every aspect of our launch process. Those lessons became the foundation of a proven approach that helped later projects achieve over 10,000 wishlists, secure publisher interest, and build engaged communities before release.

Today, I help indie developers avoid costly mistakes and launch their games with greater confidence.

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Hi, I'm Diogo Ferreira, an Art Director and Game Designer with over 15 years of experience creating games for mobile and PC.

Over the past few years, I've focused on launching indie games on Steam—working on art direction, Steam store pages, launch strategy, Steam Next Fest preparation, community building, and publisher outreach.

I've experienced both successful launches and disappointing ones, and those lessons shaped the process I now use to help other indie developers avoid costly mistakes and launch with confidence.

Why Work With Me?

But above all, I'm a lifelong gamer. I don't just work on games—I play them, study them, and understand what captures players' attention. That perspective helps me evaluate your game not only as a developer, but also through the eyes of your audience.

My goal is simple: help your game stand out, attract more wishlists, and launch with a clear strategy.

Steam Page Review

Perfect for developers who want to improve their Steam page before investing more in marketing.

Your Steam page is often the first impression players, publishers, and content creators will have of your game.

This review identifies the biggest opportunities to improve your page and increase wishlist conversion.


What's Included

  • Steam Store Page Review

  • Capsule Feedback

  • Screenshot Review

  • Tag & Genre Validation

  • Visual Presentation Analysis

  • Competitor Comparison

  • Prioritized Improvement Plan

Deliverables

  • 45 min Live Review Session

  • Written Action Plan

  • 45 min Follow-up Review (after improvements)

Best For

  • Games preparing for launch

  • Steam pages with low wishlist conversion

  • Developers looking for an expert second opinion


US $249


Steam Launch Strategy

Launching successfully on Steam starts months before release. This service helps you prepare every stage of your launch—from building a community to becoming more attractive to publishers.


Everything included in Steam Store Review, plus:

  • Steam Next Fest Strategy

  • Ichi IO playtest

  • Demo preparation

  • Launch timeline

Community Building

  • Discord setup & growth strategy

  • Using your community for free QA

  • Gathering early player feedback

Social Media Strategy

  • X (Twitter) content plan

  • Visibility strategy

  • Devlogs (youtube)

  • How to attract publishers

Deliverables

  • Personalized Launch Roadmap

  • Ongoing Guidance Until Steam Next Fest

  • Five 45-Minute 1-on-1 Strategy Sessions

Best For

  • Developers planning to release within the next 3–12 months


US $649


Ready to Launch Smarter?

Tell me about your game and where you are in your Steam journey. Whether you're preparing for your first launch, planning for Steam Next Fest, or looking to improve your store page, I'd love to hear about your project.

Every month you delay, hundreds of new games launch on Steam.

Make sure yours doesn't become one of the forgotten ones.