INDIE Accelerate
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Community management for indie game studios

Your community team, at indie prices.

We run your Discord, reach the right creators, and handle launch support for a flat monthly fee. You stay focused on the game.

From $500 a monthCancel anytimeReplies within 24 hours
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What we take off your plate

Everything a community manager does, built for small to mid-size teams.

Community

Discord setup and moderation, Steam forum and subreddit support, player support, bug reports sorted for your devs, and events that keep players around between updates.

Creators

We find streamers and YouTubers who fit your game, send keys, brief them, follow up, and report what their coverage did.

Social inbox

We answer comments and DMs on X, Bluesky, TikTok, and Reddit, and flag anything your team needs to see.

Updates and launches

We write your patch notes, update posts, and press kits, review your Steam page, and handle festival submissions.

Included in every plan

Your own custom dashboard

Steam reviews, Discord growth, creator coverage, and every hour we work, all in one place. Plus a written report every week.

Need something now? Hit “Request a rep” and we’ll reply within 24 hours.

Weekly report: Lantern TideWeek of March 3 (example)
Reviews14 new reviews, 86% positive. Still Very Positive. Two players say the boat controls feel slippery.
What players are sayingPlayers love the soundtrack and art. Top requests: key rebinding, and a fix for the lighthouse crash.
Creator coverageA cozy-games streamer played the demo for 40 minutes. Wishlists rose by about 60 that day.
Next weekWrite the 0.4.2 patch notes, host a Discord Q&A, and send crash reports ranked by frequency.
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Wearing a lot of hats? We get it.

Indie development means doing a bit of everything. If you need help with something that isn’t listed here, talk to us and we’ll figure out how to take it off your plate.

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Creator campaigns

Get your game in front of the right creators.

Built for Next Fest, launch, or a big update. We find creators who already play games like yours, get them your keys, and show you exactly what their coverage did.

Plan a campaignBuilt around your budget. Tell us what you can spend and we’ll scope it to fit.

Hand-matched creators

Up to 100 streamers and YouTubers who fit your game and audience.

Keys and follow-ups

We handle outreach, key delivery, and check-ins for 4 weeks.

Coverage tracking

We find every stream and video of your game and track views, watch time, and peak viewers.

Clear results

A full report on who played, what they posted, and how many people saw it.

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Who we are

The community side of your game, handled.

We’re a team of community managers, creator managers, graphic designers, and content creators with 15+ years of combined experience. We’ve built and run player communities across Discord, Reddit, Steam, and social media, and supported games at every stage: demos, playtests, Early Access, and launch. We’re gamers and creators first, so we know what players expect.

Month to month

No lock-in, ever. Stay because it’s working.

Built around you

Need something no plan covers? We’ll put together a package that fits your game and your budget.

Your approval first

Nothing public goes out in your name without your sign-off.

Communication first

Like any good CM, we keep you and your community in the loop. Clear, consistent, and on time.

Every hour visible

See what we did and when, in your dashboard and weekly report.

You own everything

Your Discord, your accounts, your data. Always.

Trust has to be earned, and we get that.

Talk to us before you decide anything. Ask us hard questions, or start with a free community audit: send us your Discord, Steam page, and socials, and we’ll send back some recommended improvements. No cost, no commitment.

Get a free audit

Pricing

Monthly. Cancel anytime. Every plan includes your dashboard and a weekly report.

Hours are time we spend actively working for you: moderating, answering players, creator outreach, writing, and calls. Your dashboard and reports don’t count toward them.

Core

Your Discord, looked after.
$500 / month
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  • Indie Accelerate Dashboard
  • Discord and Steam forum moderation and player support, checked every weekday
  • Steam review tracking
  • Outreach to up to 5 hand-picked creators a month
  • Up to 15 hours a month
  • Replies within 24 hours
Where most studios start

Growth

Community and creators, run like you have a CM on staff.
$1,200 / month
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  • Everything in Core
  • Indie Accelerate Dashboard
  • Subreddit and social inbox management
  • Discord events, and bug reports sorted for your devs
  • Outreach to up to 25 hand-picked creators a month
  • Patch notes and update posts
  • Up to 30 hours a month
  • Replies within 24 hours

Full Speed

Your own community manager, part of your team.
$2,500 / month
Get started
  • Everything in Growth
  • Indie Accelerate Dashboard
  • A dedicated CM in your Slack or Discord, plus a weekly sync call
  • Daily coverage, including weekends
  • Outreach to up to 50 creators a month
  • AMAs, events, and update rollouts handled start to finish
  • Press kit upkeep and Steam page reviews
  • Monthly strategy report
  • Up to 60 hours a month
  • Replies within 24 hours, 7 days a week

Need a launch campaign, a one-off creator campaign, or a Discord server build? Ask about add-ons.

Questions

Don’t see yours? Ask us directly.

Is there a contract?

No. Plans are month to month. Cancel anytime and your plan ends at the close of your current billing month.

What is the Indie Accelerate Dashboard?

Your home base for everything we do. It tracks your Steam reviews, Discord growth (including how much it’s grown since you started with us), and creator coverage, showing every stream and video of your game. It also shows the hours we’ve worked, keeps every weekly report in one place, and has a Request a rep button for when you need us.

Will you sign an NDA?

Yes. We’re happy to sign your NDA before you share anything confidential, and confidentiality is built into our client agreement by default.

What’s in the free audit?

We review your Discord, Steam page, and socials, then send back written recommendations. They’re yours to use whether or not you work with us.

How fast can you start?

Usually within a week of our first conversation. Onboarding takes a few days, then we’re live in your community.

What do you need from us to get started?

A link to your Discord and socials, your Steam page, any brand or tone notes, and someone we can check in with. We’ll handle the setup from there.

What time zone are you in?

We’re mostly based in Central Time (US), but we support studios and communities in any time zone.

Will you sound like us?

Yes. We learn your game’s voice and agree on tone and common replies with you before we start answering players.

What if something goes wrong, like a bad patch or a review bomb?

We flag it to you right away, keep the community calm, and draft a public response for your approval.

What if we need more hours?

We’ll let you know when you’ve used 80% of your hours. You can move up a plan, or add extra hours with your approval. Unused hours don’t roll over.

Can we change plans?

Yes. Move up or down anytime. Changes take effect at the start of your next billing month.

What happens during a launch?

Add a launch package to any plan for the month of your release. When the month ends, you go back to your regular plan.

Do you create social media posts?

Our plans cover replies and DMs, not original posts. If you need social media support, we can add it. Just ask and we’ll build it into your package.

Do you pay creators to cover my game?

Most outreach is free keys to creators who fit your game. Paid sponsorships are optional, budgeted with you, and always disclosed.

Tell us about your game.

Send us a quick note about your game and what you need. We reply within one business day.

Email: hello@indieaccelerate.comPrefer to talk? We can set up a quick call.