Full Time Game Dev

Discover how you can make independent games from the comfort of your own home. Listen to stories from Thomas Brush and his guests, all indies making a full time living making their own indie games. Please subscribe, leave a review, and check out our free game kit, courses, and more (links in the episode descriptions)!

Ep. 023 - Does Game Marketing Even Matter In 2025?

Does indie game marketing matter in 2025? Me and my buddy Jason Smith chat about this, and his latest game's launch on Steam. Btw, you can get 50% off Full Time Game Dev for Black Friday: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-black-friday

11-20
01:32:05

Ep. 022 - How To Make Games ALONE In 2025

In this podcast episode, I chat with Tomas Sala about the state of the games industry, especially for solo devs! ► Play Bulwark Evolution: https://store.steampowered.com/app/290100/Bulwark_Evolution_Falconeer_Chronicles/ ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-15-minute-3D-game

11-14
50:24

Ep. 021 - How He Made $3,000,000 From His Indie Game

In this podcast episode, I chat with Julian Ball, creator of Len's Island about how he made 3 million bucks before evening finishing his game... ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Play Len's Island: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1335830/Lens_Island/

11-04
01:10:52

Ep. 020 - How This Game Dev Got 150,000 Wishlists In A Month

In this podcast episode, I chat with David Wehle about his next game, and how he took a massive gamble on a dream project. ► Support David and enroll in his course: https://courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked?coupon_code=WHSTHOMAS80&product_id=3035771 ► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1559720/We_Harvest_Shadows/ ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar  

10-25
01:34:46

Ep. 019 - How To Make Money As A Game Dev

In this podcast episode, I chat with Eli Brewer about how he makes a full time income with his small indie games! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Follow Eli on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/treefallstudios ► Check out Eli's game "The Perplexing Orb: Bounce Challenge": https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4947-PPSA23047_00-BOUNCECHALLENGE1 ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

09-13
01:22:41

Ep. 018 - 10 Years Of Game Dev Experience In 20 Minutes

In this podcast episode, I share my exact blueprint of what I've learned in 10 years of game dev, all broken down into 20 minutes... ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4  Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

08-23
24:00

Ep. 017 - He Knew Nothing.... But Got His Indie Game Published

In this podcast episode, I chat with Devon Parsons about how he went full time indie with no knowledge of game dev! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar  ► Wishlist Elements: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1468110/Elements/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

08-21
01:02:28

Ep. 016 - Is The Indie Game Dream Still A Thing?

In this podcast episode, I chat with Josh Chambers, the creator of Layers Deep, about how he went full time with just a concept! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Layers Deep: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870250/Layers_Deep/  ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page   

08-02
01:03:51

Ep. 015 - How This Game Dev Made Over $1,000,000

In this podcast episode, I chat with Danny Weinbaum about how he made his massively successful indie game.► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Wishlist Songs of Glimmerwick: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706510/Songs_of_Glimmerwick/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

07-26
01:52:17

Ep. 014 - How This Game Dev Got 100,000 Wishlists In A Week

In this podcast episode, Gavin Eisenbeigz, the creator of Choo Choo Charles, and I discuss how he got 100,000 wishlists for the second time! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Wishlist Cuffbust: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/CUFFBUST/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

07-12
54:31

Ep. 013 - I Quit My Job To Make Games ALONE

In this podcast episode, I chat with Thomas Stewart, who's one of my Full Time Game Dev students and the creator of Tanks But No Tanks and Bridges & Docks. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Get Bridges & Docks: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741090/Bridges__Docks/ ► Get Tanks But No Tanks: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631630/Tanks_But_No_Tanks/ ► Subscribe to Thomas Stewart's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasStewartDev ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

07-05
01:23:47

Ep. 012 - How My Game Made $150,000 With NO EXPERIENCE

In this podcast episode, I chat with Chris Stair, creator of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, about how he made $150,000 with no experience. ► Learn to make 6-figures with a demo: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/61024 ► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614440/B_Path_of_the_Teal_Lotus/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

06-21
01:04:47

Ep. 011 - How To Make A Viral Indie Game

In this podcast episode, I chat with Square Glade Games about how they got 100,000 wish lists for their game! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Outbound: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2681030/Outbound/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

06-19
54:45

Ep. 010 - Why This Halo Developer Went Indie (And Completely Solo!)

In this podcast episode, I chat with Joe Winter, creator of Song of Iron, and why he left Triple A to become an indie! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar  ► Wishlist Song of Iron 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1979660/Song_of_Iron_2/  ► Get Song of Iron: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1258220/Song_of_Iron/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

04-04
01:16:16

Ep. 009 - "I Quit My Job To Make My Indie Game"

In this podcast episode, I chat with  Kyle Banks about how he went full time to make his game. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Farewell North: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1432850/Farewell_North/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

03-18
01:05:48

Ep. 008 - The Long, Perilous Journey of Creating Cult Of The Lamb

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jimp of Massive Monster, the artist behind Cult of the Lamb's massive success. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar  ► Get the NEW Cult of the Lamb DLC: https://www.cultofthelamb.com/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

03-08
01:10:25

Ep. 007 - How This Game Dev Sold 1,000,000 Copies of His Game (In A WEEK)

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jay Armstrong of Massive Monster, who sold over 1,000,000 copies of Cult of Lamb in a week. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Get the NEW Cult of the Lamb DLC: https://www.cultofthelamb.com/► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

02-08
01:16:48

Ep. 006 - How This Game Dev Sold 50,000+ Copies of His Game

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jason Smith who's game Cultic sold over 50,000 copies!  ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar  ► You can get Cultic here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684930/CULTIC/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page 

02-08
01:58:54

Ep. 005 - How This Game Dev Got 100 Million Views In 1 Day

In this podcast episode, I chat with Gavin Eisenbeigz  @TwoStarGames , one of my favorite devs who hit the jackpot after his game Choo-Choo Charles got over 100 million views in 1 day. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Subscribe to  @TwoStarGames to stay up to date on his dev logs! ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page   

02-07
01:32:43

Ep. 004 - Making 90s Games Full Time

In this podcast episode I interview Aaron Gwynaire of Defy Reality Entertainment, and we discuss how he was able to follow his passion for game development and find a publisher for his Myst inspired Point and Click game. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar  ► Wishlist Aaron's Game Neyyah here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1289720/Neyyah/  ► Follow Aaron here: https://linktr.ee/defyrealityentertainment ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page   

07-01
01:04:15

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