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Make it indie!

A video-based interactive story balancing game development against everyday distractions

Sometimes You · Released Apr 1, 2015

AdventureIndieSimulation

Reviews
Mixed
53% of 481
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Sep 3, 2017
Minimum PC
512MB Dedicated Memory
1 GB RAM · 1.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Make it indie!?

This single-player interactive story follows an indie developer trying to make a game in seven days. You manage your schedule by choosing between work and breaks, with video scenes depicting the developer's life and multiple possible endings.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy stories about the everyday realities of creative work

Not for you if...

  • −you want a detailed simulation of making video games

What players say

53% of 481 reviews are positive

Some players praise the self-aware humor and narrative. Common complaints describe minimal interaction, a repetitive development minigame, and an experience that ends too quickly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Make it indie! system requirements

Minimum: 512MB Dedicated Memory, 1 GB RAM, 1.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
XP
Processor
2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU
Graphics
512MB Dedicated Memory
Memory
1024 MB RAM
Storage
1500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Recommended

OS
8.1
Processor
3.0 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster
Graphics
1024MB Dedicated Memory
Memory
2048 MB RAM
Storage
1500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does Make it indie! have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Make it indie! run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
9
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Russian.

Does Make it indie! use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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