The Best Indie Game Subreddits in 2026
Indie games are where Reddit's recommendation culture shines. Small studios post devlogs, players surface hidden gems, and genre communities keep niche styles like roguelikes and metroidvanias alive.
This list covers both sides: the best subreddits for discovering indie games, and the ones where indie developers can share their work.
Published . Member counts are approximate; activity checked September 25, 2026.
The best indie game subreddits
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Best for: Indie discovery & showcases
The largest indie community — trailers, devlogs, and discussion of new releases.
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Best for: Indie game sharing
Showcases and clips of indie games, popular with developers sharing progress.
- 3
Best for: Indie developers
Devs sharing work in progress, marketing tips, and launch stories.
- 4
Best for: Getting players & feedback
Built for devs to share playable builds and get feedback.
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Best for: Cozy games
Relaxing farming sims, life sims, and wholesome games.
- 6
Best for: Roguelikes & roguelites
Discussion and recommendations for the genre.
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Best for: Metroidvanias
A genre community with strong recommendation threads.
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Best for: Idle & incremental games
Idle games, clickers, and incremental design, many of them indie.
- 9
Best for: Browser games
Free browser games, often from solo devs.
- 10
Best for: Overlooked older indies
A good source for indie games that deserved more attention.
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Best for: Design analysis
Thoughtful discussion that often highlights indie design innovations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best subreddit for finding indie games?
r/IndieGaming is the largest, and genre communities like r/roguelikes, r/metroidvania, and r/CozyGamers give more targeted recommendations.
Where can I promote my indie game on Reddit?
r/IndieDev, r/indiegames, and r/playmygame welcome developers sharing their work. Always check each subreddit's self-promotion rules first.
Is there a subreddit for cozy games?
Yes, r/CozyGamers is dedicated to relaxing, wholesome games.
Can I claim a dead indie game subreddit?
Yes. Subreddits for individual indie games are often abandoned when the developer moves on. If every human mod has been inactive for 60+ days, you can request the community through r/redditrequest. DeadSubs helps find them.
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