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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 46 MIN

[Ep556] How to succeed on Mobile as an indie: Our "How Many Dudes?" strategy

from Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch · host Butterscotch Shenanigans

In episode 556 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers talk about How Many Dudes riding the waves of Steam discovery and what they’ve learned about keeping that Wishlist train rolling. From premium price woes to free to try realities, they explore what it takes to bring one game to two very different worlds without losing their minds or the vibe.Support How Many Dudes!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudesTrailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpISteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes00:00 Cold Open00:26 Introduction and Welcome00:55 Discussing How Many Dudes and Marketing Strategies04:15 Insights on Game Discovery and Visibility06:40 Launch Strategy and Expectations09:36 Exploring Mobile Platforms and Monetization19:20 Challenges of Premium Games on Mobile24:40 Cross-Platform Challenges26:47 User Data Management Issues29:36 Monetization Strategies35:48 Free-to-Try Model Discussion39:56 Final Thoughts and Community EngagementTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

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