Distribute promo codes to real players and skyrocket your indie game's app store rankings.
Solo indie game developers can't get their small games featured or discovered on app stores due to intense competition and unpredictable algorithm changes.
PromoForge connects solo devs with a vetted network of mobile gamers eager for free indie games. Devs upload codes, set eligibility quizzes, and track redemptions to boost initial downloads and chart climbs. It's a self-serve promo engine designed for organic-feeling velocity without paid UA.
Solo founders developing small indie mobile games for app stores
Player quiz gating ensures genuine downloads from genre-matched testers, not bots.
friendly
Bulk upload promo codes and auto-distribute to qualified players.
Matches codes to players by genre prefs and location.
Realtime dashboard of downloads, ratings, and retention.
Custom quizzes to filter serious players.
Drip codes over time for sustained ranking push.
Auto-gather reviews post-redemption.
Social proof charts for devs.
CSV reports for app store submissions.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| is_verified_dev | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| game_title | text | No |
| codes_available | int | No |
| quiz_json | jsonb | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| campaign_id | uuid | No |
| player_user_id | uuid | No |
| code_used | text | No |
| redeemed_at | timestamp | No |
| review_left | text | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/campaignsCreate campaign
/api/redemptions/:campaignIdFetch redemptions
/api/claim/:campaignIdPlayer claims code
/api/analyticsUser dashboard data
No quizzes
1 active campaign
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 150 | 4% | $150 | $1,800 |
| Month 6 | 1,000 | 6% | $1,500 | $18,000 |
Get 1000s of genuine downloads to climb charts – no ads needed.
Share free 100-code credits on IndieHackers and r/playmygame, target devs posting 'launching soon' tweets. Offer custom quizzes for their genre to close first paid users.
Scale
Paid UA only, no free promos
Pure promo codes, low cost
Simple
No matching/quizzes
Targeted + tracked
Growing network of vetted players creates data moat on redemption quality.
App stores prioritize velocity post-2023 updates; indies seek cost-free alternatives to UA amid rising CPI.
Player supply shortage
Incentivize referrals
Code fraud
Quizzes + IP limits
App store ToS violations
Guidelines compliance
Success: 50 redemptions
Success: 10 paid campaigns
Success: MRR >500
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