Are YouTube Gaming Creators Worth It for Indie Game Marketing?

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I'm curious to hear from indie developers and marketers who have actually tested YouTube gaming creators.


For a small indie game with a limited marketing budget, do you think a 30–60 second gameplay integration inside a creator's regular video can work well?


I'm especially interested in:


• How you choose the right creator
• Whether you focus on subscribers or average video views
• Whether audience country matters for you
• What kind of results you normally track after the promotion


Have you tried this type of promotion for your game? What was your experience?
 
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Yes it can work well if the creator has a relevant gaming audience I’d focus more on average views audience fit and engagement than subscriber count and track clicks installs wishlists and sales after the promotion
 
honi buni said:
Yes it can work well if the creator has a relevant gaming audience I’d focus more on average views audience fit and engagement than subscriber count and track clicks installs wishlists and sales after the promotion
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Thanks! I agree, especially with focusing on average views and audience fit rather than subscriber count.


I also think tracking clicks and installs after a campaign is important because it gives a much better picture of whether the promotion actually worked.


Do you think a 30–60 second gameplay integration inside a creator's regular video is usually better for an indie game than a full dedicated sponsored video?
 
Chenitha said:
I'm curious to hear from indie developers and marketers who have actually tested YouTube gaming creators.


For a small indie game with a limited marketing budget, do you think a 30–60 second gameplay integration inside a creator's regular video can work well?


I'm especially interested in:


• How you choose the right creator
• Whether you focus on subscribers or average video views
• Whether audience country matters for you
• What kind of results you normally track after the promotion


Have you tried this type of promotion for your game? What was your experience?
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I think short gameplay integrations can work better for indie games because they feel more natural inside the creator’s usual content and can reach viewers without feeling like a full advertisement.
 
I’d prioritize average views and, more importantly, genre/audience fit over subscriber count. A smaller creator whose audience already plays your type of game can outperform a huge general gaming channel.

For tracking, I’d use a unique link/code and watch wishlists, store visits, sales/downloads, and cost per conversion. There are some indie dev case studies showing surprisingly strong wishlist spikes from well-matched creators.
 
Yes, Editing together dramatic game highlights for posting is highly effective if you are reaching the right audience interested in your content.
 
Chenitha said:
I'm curious to hear from indie developers and marketers who have actually tested YouTube gaming creators.


For a small indie game with a limited marketing budget, do you think a 30–60 second gameplay integration inside a creator's regular video can work well?


I'm especially interested in:


• How you choose the right creator
• Whether you focus on subscribers or average video views
• Whether audience country matters for you
• What kind of results you normally track after the promotion


Have you tried this type of promotion for your game? What was your experience?
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Subscriber count can be misleading. I had always look at average views, engagement and whether the creator audience's actually matches the game.
 
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