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Hi. I'm Joe! I like playing the games you're working on and giving feedback on design, creative direction and game UX. I also stream my own development here, and make video essays about topics which interest me.

Indie Game Clinic is a variety channel about indie games and how they're made. I'm Patreon funded, my our supporters hang out and support each other's development on the IGC Discord; a closed community for folks who see game dev as a craft to hone, and not a get rich quick scheme.

For any inquiries about business stuff - and to see my resume - please check out indiegameclinic.com.

Let's Make Better Games.

Learning Design Won’t Feel Like Learning; Here's Why

Learning Design Won’t Feel Like Learning; Here's Why
Эти игры — песни! [Объявлены победители MVG-JAM 2025!]

Эти игры — песни! [Объявлены победители MVG-JAM 2025!]
Циклы игрового процесса исчезли, на смену пришли цепочки

Циклы игрового процесса исчезли, на смену пришли цепочки
Most Steam Demos Suck; Here's Why

Most Steam Demos Suck; Here's Why
Become a Game Dev NECROMANCER!!!

Become a Game Dev NECROMANCER!!!
Jason Schreier - Blood, Sweat, and Pixels - Game Developers’ Library ep04

Jason Schreier - Blood, Sweat, and Pixels - Game Developers’ Library ep04
GameDev as an Iterative Spiral

GameDev as an Iterative Spiral
Универсальные правила игрового дизайна? [Основные моменты вопросов и ответов]

Универсальные правила игрового дизайна? [Основные моменты вопросов и ответов]
Questioning Your Own Gaming Tastes? [Stream Highlights]

Questioning Your Own Gaming Tastes? [Stream Highlights]
Should You Play the NET.CRAWL Demo?

Should You Play the NET.CRAWL Demo?
Designing for Loops vs the Toy Box Method

Designing for Loops vs the Toy Box Method
Fail Fast and Fight the Fungus [!= a Dev Log ep02]

Fail Fast and Fight the Fungus [!= a Dev Log ep02]
Elderly Brit BULLIES Slopgame Devs (but TEETO is GREAT)

Elderly Brit BULLIES Slopgame Devs (but TEETO is GREAT)
Let's Fix Your Late-Game Economy Problems

Let's Fix Your Late-Game Economy Problems
The Game I’d Make If Money Was No Object

The Game I’d Make If Money Was No Object
There is No Magic Formula for Game Balance

There is No Magic Formula for Game Balance
A Question About Roguelite Design [Game Economies and

A Question About Roguelite Design [Game Economies and "User Experience Stories"]
Jesse Schell - The Art of Game Design (Game Developers’ Library ep03)

Jesse Schell - The Art of Game Design (Game Developers’ Library ep03)
You Have 31 Days to Make a MUSIC-VIDEO GAME

You Have 31 Days to Make a MUSIC-VIDEO GAME
Not Creative? Why Are You Making a Game Then

Not Creative? Why Are You Making a Game Then
Capitalism, Gamedev Hustle Culture, & Cosy Cats [Kity Builder]

Capitalism, Gamedev Hustle Culture, & Cosy Cats [Kity Builder]
Stop CLUTTERING Your Games [Stream Highlights]

Stop CLUTTERING Your Games [Stream Highlights]
Подходы к дизайну уровней для разработчиков-одиночек

Подходы к дизайну уровней для разработчиков-одиночек
How to Avoid Bad Colleges for Games

How to Avoid Bad Colleges for Games
Before You Send Me A Game...

Before You Send Me A Game...
Steam Expert Explains What Makes a Successful Game

Steam Expert Explains What Makes a Successful Game
Why I Love

Why I Love "Designer Notes" & The "Short Game"
UX and Gamefeel Are Not Just

UX and Gamefeel Are Not Just "Polish" [Playtest Feedback]
Game Marketing Advice with Chris Z

Game Marketing Advice with Chris Z
When is an Indie Game Not an Indie Game?

When is an Indie Game Not an Indie Game?