Build shareable sandboxes that let game dev prospects self-prove your collab tool's value.
Entrepreneurs building collaboration tools for enterprise game dev teams face long sales cycles and struggle to prove ROI to risk-averse corporate buyers.
DemoVault enables quick creation of isolated, branded demo environments mimicking real game dev workflows. Prospects test features risk-free, generating their own 'aha' moments and data to justify purchase. Usage analytics show engagement, perfecting follow-ups and slashing sales cycles.
Entrepreneurs building collaboration tools for enterprise game dev teams
Pre-loaded game dev assets (Unity scenes, asset pipelines) for instant relevance—no setup needed.
supportive
Drag-drop build custom demos with your tool's key features.
Game dev templates: levels, characters, pipelines.
Passwordless or branded links for prospects.
Record and replay prospect interactions.
Time spent, features used, drop-offs.
Add your logo, colors, custom onboarding.
Embed demos in sales decks.
Compare demo versions.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| company | text | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| config_json | text | No |
| share_url | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| demo_id | uuid | No |
| events_json | text | Yes |
| duration | int | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| config_json | text | No |
/api/demosCreate demo
/api/demos/:idFetch demo config
/api/public/demo/:share_urlServe public demo
/api/sessionsLog session data
/api/templatesList templates
100 sessions/mo
1k sessions/mo
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 4% | $118 | $1,416 |
| Month 6 | 500 | 9% | $1,995 | $23,940 |
Game dev sandboxes prove your collab tool's ROI hands-on, no sales calls needed.
Email 20 game dev tool makers from HN/PT launches offering beta access; join Discord game dev sales channels; run Twitter poll on collab sales pains with DM follow-up.
Component demos
Not workflow-focused or analytics-heavy
Full collab sims + game assets
Network effects from shared templates library.
Rise of no-code demos + game dev hiring enterprise tools amid studio consolidations.
Heavy frontend state management
Use Zustand, scope MVP
Prospects prefer live demos
Validate with interviews
Success: 3 positive feedbacks
Success: $150 MRR
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