X vs. Patreon, which is better?

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I want to build a community as an indie game developer, which of these platforms would be the best?
 
do both, very different. Do instagram, do tiktok, do a facebook page. Do it all and build a following, it cost nothing but a bit of time.

If your aim is to generate $ on Patreon funnel followers to it. The world's your oyster :)
 
Patreon and X are nor comparable. It's like asking which is better, a chair or a washing machine.
I've worked with some indie developers, and what seems to be working very well (to this day) is approaching small/medium Youtubers and Twitch streamers so they give it a shot.
If not, in many cases it's good to try building a community around the development process either on FB or YT. It can also help with direct feedback from your potential user base.
 
Why not just both? Build your community on X and then funnel them to your patreon for additional support. Also try out youtube, the algorithm might be in your favor
 
While both of them are uncomfortable, Twitter is better in this case I guess. There are many indie hackers on twitter.
 
Patreon is where you get your funding, post rewards, etc., while Twitter is where you get the word out on your content/ project. You definitely want to use both since they each have their specific advantage.
 
if you want more engagements from active gamers of all times, do x and reddit. those platforms are definitely good in gathering a number of your gamer audience.
 
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