Solo Game Dev Isn’t Worth It — Is He Right? | My Take

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Is solo game development even worth it? In this video, I react to the video “You Don’t Actually Want to Make Games” and share my honest thoughts after 10+ years of working in creative tech. We talk about burnout, passion, financial pressure, and the harsh reality of indie game development — especially when you're doing it all alone. If you're wondering whether game dev should be your career or your hobby, this one's for you.

You don't actually want to make games:
   • You don't actually want to make games  

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