Indie Game Marketing

OUR PROPOSAL

Ties That Bind Gaming offers free indie game marketing for qualifying games.

Ties That Bind Gaming is a growing community dedicated to supporting the indie scene. We believe in fostering a mutually beneficial ecosystem where developers and creators thrive.

To demonstrate our commitment, we offer free indie game marketing services to qualifying developers. Let’s work together to elevate your game and introduce it to a wider audience.

Approved video games will receive the following Indie game marketing services from Ties That Bind Gaming:

• Featured Website Article: Your game will be featured in a dedicated article on our website. We’ll share our honest and insightful experiences playing your game, focusing on its unique aspects and overall impact. We believe in empowering players with information, so there will be no numerical scores or ratings. Instead, we’ll encourage readers to form their opinions. You can view sample articles on our video games page for inspiration.
• Full Gameplay Walkthrough: Ties That Bind Gaming will record, edit, and distribute a full playthrough video of your game across our relevant social media channels.
• Engaging Short Video: We’ll create at least one short video (maximum 1 minute) specifically optimized for mobile platforms and social media. These concise videos are designed to capture attention quickly and effectively showcase the unique appeal of your game.

CONSIDERATION CRITERIA

Here are the criteria needed for your video game to be considered for our indie game marketing service:

• Developer Status: You must be an indie developer, meaning you are a solo developer or part of a small team.
• Platform: Your game must be listed on Steam.
• Release Status: The game must be fully released (no demos or early access versions).
• Playthrough Length: A typical playthrough of your game should be no longer than 2 hours.
• Game Genres: Your game must fall within one or more of the following genres:
  • Analog (VHS) Horror
  • Anomaly Horror
  • Holiday Horror
  • Liminal Space or Backrooms
  • Psychological Horror
  • Walking Simulator
• Single-Player Focus: We currently only consider single-player games.
• Promotional Requirements
  • Website & Steam: You must prominently display a link to our featured article on your game’s website and Steam store page.
  • Social Media: You are required to share the link to our featured article at least once across your social media accounts.

DEV DIALOGS DIRECT

Qualifying video games will be featured in our Dev Dialogs Direct series, a special program for indie developers. We’ll send you a list of questions about your experiences as an indie game developer and the development process. This gives you a platform to connect with your fans, share your unique journey, and potentially boost your game’s visibility and sales.

APPROVAL

Please note that not all game submissions will be approved for our indie game marketing service. Each application and game will undergo a thorough review process. If your video game is approved, we will notify you via email. A prompt response from you will be required to proceed.

INDIE GAME MARKETING APPLICATION

The following form must be filled out. All required fields are marked appropriately.

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Email *

Name of Game *

Developer Name *

Publisher Name *

Genre *Select a Video Game GenreAnalog Horror Video GamesAnomaly Horror Video GamesHoliday Horror Video GamesLiminal Space Horror GamesPychological Horror Video GamesWalking Simulator Horror Video Games

We will consider games listed in these genres only.

Steam Link *

The game must be listed on Steam. No exceptions.

Steam Review Key *

Kit Terms Link

Content Creator Kit Link

Promotional tools such as images, logos, and transparent titles.

Additional Information

Feel free to add any additional information. Tell us a little about your game.

Terms of Service *

• I have read and agree to the terms of service

Effective January 17, 2025

By submitting this information, you acknowledge that you developed the game yourself or are part of the team that developed the game. Ties That Bind Gaming may create content based on the game submitted. Ties That Bind Gaming is not obligated to create content. Ties That Bind Gaming will not sell your Steam key. The Steam key will be claimed on a Steam account associated with the content creator at Ties That Bind Gaming. You have provided a valid email address that Ties That Bind Gaming will use to contact you. You will respond to emails from Ties That Bind Gaming within 1 day or risk forfitting your games approval. You agree to allow Ties That Bind Gaming to use all of the content you provide to create content based on the game you submit in this application.

If your application is approved, you agree to place the link to our article for your game on your various platforms which may include your game’s website, Steam store page, or other platforms per our request. You agree to share the link to our article for your game on your various social media accounts at least once.

Ties That Bind Gaming may edit or remove your article and any other content related to your game at any time from our website, social media accounts, and anywhere else Ties That Bind Gaming has provided content based on your game. Ties That Bind Gaming cannot be held liable for any content you provide with copyright infringement. Ties That Bind Gaming reserves the right to deny any services at any time and is not liable for anything related to information submitted or content provided by you.

Ties That Bind Gaming may update or revise the terms of service at any time. Updated or revised terms apply to our agreement.

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