Development process of a successful indie game

Dennis Fischer

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

The topic of game development is complex and covers a lot of different elements. In the last couple of years with the rise of indie development and many individuals trying to enter the world of game development, these topics have become even more relevant. In conjunction with the practical part of the project, this thesis aims to identify the steps that are necessary to create a successful indie game. A combination of research and creating a small game concept were the chosen methods to identify the elements that make up successful games. The scientific sources used are mentioned literature as well as studies and research papers on the subject of gaming. During the creation process of the game concept, a lot of fundamental aspects could be identified. These results align with the scientific research done on the topic. An executable and original idea for a game, effective gameplay which avoids being overly complicated, a well-executed audio-visual experience that fits the setting of the game, a well-proportioned amount of storytelling as well as an intuitive and satisfying interactive system inside the game were identified as the main elements that make up successful indie games.

Keywords

successful computer game, indie game design, game development

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 12. 7. 2022

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 23. 8. 2022
• Supervisor: Mgr. et MgA. Pavel Trnka, Ph.D.
• Reader: MgA. Jakub Horský

University of Hradec Králové

Faculty of Education

Bachelor programme / field:
Specialization in Pedagogy / Multimedia Graphic Design