Why Indies Should Care About Web Gaming | Romy Halfweeg, Poki

About this episode

Romy Halfweeg discusses how indie developers can succeed in web gaming and the opportunities it presents.

In this episode of IndieGameBusiness, we’re joined by Romy Halfweeg, Business Development Manager at Poki, to break down how indie developers can succeed in the growing world of web gaming. Romy shares an overview of the browser gaming space, how it has evolved, and where Poki fits today with a catalog of over 1600 games. Drawing from her experience as a former indie developer, she explains how that perspective shapes how Poki works with developers and what they look for when signing new games. We’ll dive into who the web gaming audience is, what gameplay loops perform best, and which monetization strategies actually work. Romy also covers the technical considerations developers need to think about when building for the web, and how indie teams can position themselves to take advantage of this platform. If you’re looking for new distribution channels, revenue streams, or ways to reach massive audiences without traditional storefronts, this episode is packed with practical insight. Follow Romy Halfweeg: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romyhalfweeg/ #IndieGameBusiness #WebGaming #Poki #IndieDev #GameDistribution

People in this episode

Host: Jay Powell

Guest: Romy Halfweeg

Topics covered

• web gaming
• indie developers
• game distribution
• monetization strategies
• browser gaming

Keywords

• indie game
• web gaming
• Poki
• game distribution
• monetization
• browser games
• indie developers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Poki, IndieGameBusiness, LinkedIn

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