In r/pcgaming and r/gamingnews, the Tangy TD solo developer’s sudden Steam revenue spike becomes a shared reference point for how long solo dev grinds can end in emotionally overwhelming validation.
After 4 years of work, solo dev breaks down in tears after opening Steam and learning his game made $250,000 in a week: "I feel like I really don't deserve this"
Tangy TD is one of a zillion small indie titles that people are quietly enjoying on Steam.
Yet for Cakez, the solo developer who created the tower defense game, it's an emotional success story.
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Devs with this level of compassion for the craft should really be put on the forefront. This man is clearly grateful.
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