[Q] How can I further promote my game? Any help is appreciated! - General Marketing & SEO

Hello guys,
A week ago we made a game for android and published it on Google Play, followed by some heavy advertising (free) everywhere I could (Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, all these kind of sites). It all started good, we got around 40 ratings , 90% are 5 starts. The game got to the top 25 new games at the Arcade section and also in the top 10 Trending Arcade section.
But even though our game is at the top no one seems to see it? I am frustrated that the game can't be that bad , it is simple and yet addictive from what I have been told. It is just no one seems to see it.. we have like 300 downloads but they don't seem to raise anymore.
You can find the link to the game below (or you can search it on Google play, it is called Impossible Path).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MadGoat.ImpossiblePath
I am wondering, is the game so bad or am I advertising wrong??If anyone can help, please tell me what's wrong here and what can I do?
Any advice regarding marketing and promotion is welcome. Thank you.

Hello! I found your game entertaining and I think that it just needs to become more popular. Firstly, you could ask to get a review of your game published in some Review Websites or blogs such as Soldgame.com. Secondly, I would use a cross promotion community, since they can be a really useful tool when your app is growing and often increase the number of installs. If you want some personal advice, I'd go for Tappx.com, since they're pretty clean and just want to help you grow bigger (it's a free platform) After that, I'd go for AdMobs or some monetizing method. Good luck with your app!

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The year is 2011, not 2010,09 or 08. Where are the decent games? I have searched and searched google and on here using my phone, why this site is so hard to navigate is beyond me, It would be nice to be able to write xda exec games/apps for example and be taken to a page where they are, FIDING OUT INFO ABOUT THIS PHONE IS HARDER THAN MY BREAK UP WITH MY EX WAS!
Please will someone post here a link to CABS where I can find games worth playing like, football manager games, racing, shooting, anything.
Google is full of sites showing the same boring games.
I do not have access to a laptop of computer so I need to be able to download using this phone.
PLEASE PEOPLE HELP OUT A BROTHER AND MAKE MY PHONE FUN.
I did find a Polish website with basic versions of tonyhawk and similar games but I can not find it again, why a polish website is the best I could find is a joke by its self.
PLEASE PEOPLE I NEEEEEED GAMES.
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As you say "The year is 2011, not 2010,09 or 08", same applies for HTC Universal, which needless to say about it´s limited hardware not compatible with many of the 2011 games, starting on the resolution.
All you have is the VGA games list found on my sig link.

[Free] I will rate/review and install your apps.

Hi Guys,
A few months back i started mobile game development since it was easier for me enter this market without a team behind me and of course a tight budget so i know how hard is to compete here. Since i recently joined this forum, i decided to help my fellow developers with genuine ratings, reviews, and most importantly i will install and keep the apps on my devices for a few days, weeks, a thing that many dont do, and it matters in the long run algorithm.
So i will rate the first 20 apps for free, link them here.
What you will get:
If i find your app/game awesome: You will get 5 stars+genuine review+1 google + 2 installs on two devices for a few days, maybe weeks, so no instant uninstall. If you have leaderboards i will also check in there.
If i find your app/game mediocre, but good enough: You will get 4 stars+review +1 install on one device for a few days, maybe weeks,
If i find your app/game bad(subjective since its my taste), i will not rate or you app, i will install it to test ofcourse but unistall after, so you still get one download.
LW Games said:
Hi Guys,
A few months back i started mobile game development since it was easier for me enter this market without a team behind me and of course a tight budget so i know how hard is to compete here. Since i recently joined this forum, i decided to help my fellow developers with genuine ratings, reviews, and most importantly i will install and keep the apps on my devices for a few days, weeks, a thing that many dont do, and it matters in the long run algorithm.
So i will rate the first 20 apps for free, link them here.
What you will get:
If i find your app/game awesome: You will get 5 stars+genuine review+1 google + 2 installs on two devices for a few days, maybe weeks, so no instant uninstall. If you have leaderboards i will also check in there.
If i find your app/game mediocre, but good enough: You will get 4 stars+review +1 install on one device for a few days, maybe weeks,
If i find your app/game bad(subjective since its my taste), i will not rate or you app, i will install it to test ofcourse but unistall after, so you still get one download.
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Hey thanks for your advice earlier. Let me know what you think of my app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slamtastic.donow.app
slamtastic said:
Hey thanks for your advice earlier. Let me know what you think of my app
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helpful with clean interface, simple, 5 out 5, review with LWGames Main, also i am gona keep the app installed on both of my devices
Hello,
Thank you for the initiative, this is my first game (yet simple) on the Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Victory.PipeCoin
LW Games said:
Hi Guys,
A few months back i started mobile game development since it was easier for me enter this market without a team behind me and of course a tight budget so i know how hard is to compete here. Since i recently joined this forum, i decided to help my fellow developers with genuine ratings, reviews, and most importantly i will install and keep the apps on my devices for a few days, weeks, a thing that many dont do, and it matters in the long run algorithm.
So i will rate the first 20 apps for free, link them here.
What you will get:
If i find your app/game awesome: You will get 5 stars+genuine review+1 google + 2 installs on two devices for a few days, maybe weeks, so no instant uninstall. If you have leaderboards i will also check in there.
If i find your app/game mediocre, but good enough: You will get 4 stars+review +1 install on one device for a few days, maybe weeks,
If i find your app/game bad(subjective since its my taste), i will not rate or you app, i will install it to test ofcourse but unistall after, so you still get one download.
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Hi there
Try out my first app - Run Alien
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptogo.runalien
I hope you'll like it And if you can please write here what you think - I'm really curious about your opinion
regards
mantkowicz said:
Hi there
Try out my first app - Run Alien
I hope you'll like it And if you can please write here what you think - I'm really curious about your opinion
regards
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Haha! excelent app! my review is by George Neguceanu.
Extra:
+1 google, installed and kept one two devices, score submitted to the leaderboard as LWGames Main.
Great job
victory144 said:
Hello,
Thank you for the initiative, this is my first game (yet simple) on the Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Victory.PipeCoin
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Simple little game, but its a good start, reviewed as George Neguceanu.
Nice idea
Thanks man. Here is link for my game
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roqaj.seamemorykidsgame
LW Games said:
Hi Guys,
A few months back i started mobile game development since it was easier for me enter this market without a team behind me and of course a tight budget so i know how hard is to compete here. Since i recently joined this forum, i decided to help my fellow developers with genuine ratings, reviews, and most importantly i will install and keep the apps on my devices for a few days, weeks, a thing that many dont do, and it matters in the long run algorithm.
So i will rate the first 20 apps for free, link them here.
What you will get:
If i find your app/game awesome: You will get 5 stars+genuine review+1 google + 2 installs on two devices for a few days, maybe weeks, so no instant uninstall. If you have leaderboards i will also check in there.
If i find your app/game mediocre, but good enough: You will get 4 stars+review +1 install on one device for a few days, maybe weeks,
If i find your app/game bad(subjective since its my taste), i will not rate or you app, i will install it to test ofcourse but unistall after, so you still get one download.
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Thanks a lot. My game Name is "TrashFall"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cellie.drizzy
Hi LW Games,
Could you take a look at my app?
Thank you a lot! (oh and let me know if you have feedbacks on how to improve the game)
App Name: Thermal
Genre: Puzzle Game
Description:
THERMAL is your traditional 15-tiles sliding puzzle with a twist.
Manage your moves carefully to finish the game in the least amount of moves and time!
Link to Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elixander.thermal
Optional paid version: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elixander.thermalpro
Ok men, i think this thread share +1 or install, fix the problem or If you have an issue or have some ideas to implement in Play Store Review. Help developer fix error or update new version for User, Good for end-user and developer too
Please review my navigator app.
App Name: Me Here Where You
Description: Me Here Where You is a fun app to help your geographically challenged friends and family find their way to your location easily.
Me Here Where You help you find to exact location on app’s map directions, follow your friend or family when they go to shopping at the supermarket, walking parks, eco-tourism, camping in the great outdoors, meeting or party … without having to send or respond to an endless stream of “where are you?” text or call “Can you safe?”
Play Store URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gos.mhwy
App Store URL : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/me-here-where-you/id854364885?mt=8
XDA Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52279209
We'd really love to get your feedback from you, Doesn't work? Please, contact me and we'll fix the problem or If you have an issue or have some ideas to implement. Let me know on Play Store Review. THX
Quote:
- For those who needs help, use this post.
- If you feed it’s amazing or , please vote start
- Thanks and feedbacks are apreciated !
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Travel Swop - Backpacker sale
Please review my travel app.
App Name: TravelSwop
Description: Your one stop travel swop shop for buying, selling, renting and looking for jobs while travelling.
Play Store URL: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gos.travelswop.ui
LW Games said:
Hi Guys,
A few months back i started mobile game development since it was easier for me enter this market without a team behind me and of course a tight budget so i know how hard is to compete here. Since i recently joined this forum, i decided to help my fellow developers with genuine ratings, reviews, and most importantly i will install and keep the apps on my devices for a few days, weeks, a thing that many dont do, and it matters in the long run algorithm.
So i will rate the first 20 apps for free, link them here.
What you will get:
If i find your app/game awesome: You will get 5 stars+genuine review+1 google + 2 installs on two devices for a few days, maybe weeks, so no instant uninstall. If you have leaderboards i will also check in there.
If i find your app/game mediocre, but good enough: You will get 4 stars+review +1 install on one device for a few days, maybe weeks,
If i find your app/game bad(subjective since its my taste), i will not rate or you app, i will install it to test ofcourse but unistall after, so you still get one download.
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Click to collapse
LW Games said:
Hi Guys,
A few months back i started mobile game development since it was easier for me enter this market without a team behind me and of course a tight budget so i know how hard is to compete here. Since i recently joined this forum, i decided to help my fellow developers with genuine ratings, reviews, and most importantly i will install and keep the apps on my devices for a few days, weeks, a thing that many dont do, and it matters in the long run algorithm.
So i will rate the first 20 apps for free, link them here.
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If you have the time give my game a tap
App Name: 2048 Numbers Mania
Description: The 2048 app is a fun, addictive and a very simple puzzle game. Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile!
Thanks for the offer, please review my simple game app.
App Name: Best Minesweeper
Description: Best minesweeper game on android market is here.
Minesweeper wil exercise your mind, the goal of the game is to uncover all the squares that do not contain mines without being "destroyed" by touch on a mine. The location of the mines is discovered by a process of logic.
Play Store URL: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zahraworks.bestminesweeper
its only 1 MB in size, thanks
Try my app out!
Hi there!
this is the first game i have ever built!
I would be more than happy if you could review my app!
It is a pretty simple game!
App name: Paper Plane Fall
Play Store link: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.EpicVisionGames.PaperPlaneFall
Hi,
Hello,
Please see the app : Attachment INBOX Free
Description: With INBOX you can save your time and start searching for those local downloaded attachments in your device.
The application searches through your mail applications cache for attachments
and provides a great search engine for your attachment
Including filtering by type and search result ordering by: date, type, size, name
Play store link : play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.igates.inbox.free
Hey! Thanks for doing this for everyone! My apps are:
Stats Monitor Widget Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.torch2424.statsmonitorwidgetFree
Feather - Music / Video Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.torch2424.featherfree
PM me if you review my apps, and would like yours to be reviewed in return!
Thanks!!!
Thanks a lot for your efforts on helping other devs, if you need anything from me, just let me know.
My game is called Simple Twister, it is a puzzle game where you have to choose two or more of the same consecutive tiles by color or by pattern.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paraandroideapps.simpletwister
If anyone wants to exchange reviews here is my game.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andretobisch.numbers
When you complete your review send me a message or reply with quote and I will do the same.

How did I reached 46,000 downloads in less than two months full details

It's was very hard and almost impossible if you don't have at least a small marketing budget. I am making this thread to help developers learn.
I want to stress that all my marketing was free. I didn't use paid advertisement.
Deciding what I am going to make
1) I decided to make a platform game that had very simple controls, anyone can understand how to play it without instructions.
2) I decided to use some cartoon images that, almost all I made myself. There is no some "Complicated graphics".
3) I made the game easy enough so that a gamer can play it without instructions.
Before Launch
1) After I finished the game I didn't release it to the google play store , that would equal a fail. I opened a small community in Google+ and collected some people that want to hear when I release the game to production.
2) I posted on facebook groups screenshots about my game that going to be published. I did it in 5-6 groups and I spend on it 3 days.
3) I went to some games forums and also a create a post and trying to make people waiting for this game to be published.
Launch
1) Launched my app on Google Play , posted on facebook and on Google+ that its finally arrived. And here comes the numbers:
After one week my app got more than 10,000 installs!
And now my game has 46,000 downloads at Google Play!
And I am still fighting to get more downloads. Hopefully I can reach higher but for last couple of days the downloads just decreasing Any questions ask away.
Game Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.platform.game
My community page in Google+:
https://plus.google.com/communities/104791047015811270026
Please tell me if this thread help you
congrats
I don't think you got the downloads for the reason you think. I am unsure what you did, but almost 800 ratings is good.
congrats on your successful launch that is a lot of downloads for that type of game.
Tomer Trier said:
I don't think you got the downloads for the reason you think. I am unsure what you did, but almost 800 ratings is good.
congrats on your successful launch that is a lot of downloads for that type of game.
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So, If can I ask, why do you think all the downloads come from?
And thanks for replaying
Pretty interesting read, thanks!
Do you have a facebook page or something where people can follow you as a developer? I'm not sure if I should do that for the future.
4 days ago I published my first Android App. I prepared my release fairly well, I've read a lot about marketing apps.
- I've posted my app on forums where I'm active, inclusive a niche forum for the app.
- I've posted it on my personal facebook and tumblr.
- I've made a pretty good YouTube video for it.
- I've send it to over 30 review sites.
The reviews I've received are all very good, but I'm still struggling to get downloads. I'm still at 50-100 and I've done the best promoting I could.
Any tips?
The app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ignacemaes.bpmtap
Nebulic said:
Pretty interesting read, thanks!
Do you have a facebook page or something where people can follow you as a developer? I'm not sure if I should do that for the future.
4 days ago I published my first Android App. I prepared my release fairly well, I've read a lot about marketing apps.
- I've posted my app on forums where I'm active, inclusive a niche forum for the app.
- I've posted it on my personal facebook and tumblr.
- I've made a pretty good YouTube video for it.
- I've send it to over 30 review sites.
The reviews I've received are all very good, but I'm still struggling to get downloads. I'm still at 50-100 and I've done the best promoting I could.
Any tips?
The app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ignacemaes.bpmtap
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I have a community page in Google+ at the link:
https://plus.google.com/communities/104791047015811270026
You are more than welcome to join my community
1) A bunch of facebook groups are here where you can post some screenshots of your app:
> https://www.facebook.com/groups/108079516002935/
> Innovative APP Users & Developers for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry & Android (Huge group, more than 9k people are in this group)
> https://www.facebook.com/groups/152169141638746/
Publish your app in these groups and you will get downloads for sure.
I very recommend using this Forum, post there some screenshots of your app with description and I'm sure you will receive more downloads:
http://androidfreegamesapps.forumotion.com/
Can you show statistics of sources of installation? Just to compare how many people comes from reviews, Facebook, YouTube and other places.
Thanks for sharing. But REALLY???
Great
I'm trying hard to get only 100 down per day. It seem a hard target to reach. Could you give me some advices
My game on GG Play name Vivid Juicy Kool YOLO
INDY devs paying it forward!!!
We've hit the wall getting a 100 a day, and actually we did pay for advertising, I like your strategy and will try that with our next title. Indy devs paying it forward i like it!
inoutsider said:
Thanks for sharing. But REALLY???
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yes,
I am not lying
honghoand said:
I'm trying hard to get only 100 down per day. It seem a hard target to reach. Could you give me some advices
My game on GG Play name Vivid Juicy Kool YOLO
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100 download per day is pretty good!
Look at my first comment. Publish your game in facebook groups and forums and try to get people knowing about your game, If they like it they will share it with their friends and you will get more downloads.
BTW I saw your game. Its looks very nice Keep updating this game.
This is cool!
hi , cool game you have there
thanks for sharing your experience
Thanks for your sharing
Some pretty good numbers. Best of luck with your app
Tomer Trier said:
I don't think you got the downloads for the reason you think. I am unsure what you did, but almost 800 ratings is good.
congrats on your successful launch that is a lot of downloads for that type of game.
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Agree with it
but truly graphics sucks
congralutation
Juste to be more helpful what's the list of forum where you have annonce jour game,
Thinks
From my own experience I can say, that it's very hard to find the right formula. There are so many variables and sometimes one method will work for specific app, sometimes not. But I agree that social factor has the best influence in downloads. The more people see, hear about your app - the more likely they will tell their friends and etc.
Thanks for the information really helpful, I will open a community in G+ right now for my current project.
Good luck with your platformer

How did I reached more then 55,000 downloads in less then two months.

It's was very hard and almost impossible if you don't have at least a small marketing budget. I am making this thread to help developers learn.
I want to stress that all my marketing was free. I didn't use paid advertisement.
Deciding what I am going to make
1) I decided to make a platform game that had very simple controls, anyone can understand how to play it without instructions.
2) I decided to use some cartoon images that, almost all I made myself. There is no some "Complicated graphics".
3) I made the game easy enough so that a gamer can play it without instructions.
Before Launch
1) After I finished the game I didn't release it to the google play store , that would equal a fail. I opened a small community in Google+ and collected some people that want to hear when I release the game to production.
2) I posted on facebook groups screenshots about my game that going to be published. I did it in 5-6 groups and I spend on it 3 days.
3) I went to some games forums and also a create a post and trying to make people waiting for this game to be published.
Launch
1) Launched my app on Google Play , posted on facebook and on Google+ that its finally arrived. And here comes the numbers:
After one week my app got more than 10,000 installs!
And now my game has 55,000 downloads at Google Play!
And I am still fighting to get more downloads. Hopefully I can reach higher but for last couple of days the downloads just decreasing Any questions ask away.
Game Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.platform.game
Game Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIlMAMYM0LA
My community page in Google+:
https://plus.google.com/communities/104791047015811270026
Please tell me if this thread help you
Thank you for sharing your story. Can you provide any specifics such as revenue/detailed execution plan?
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Please, share links or name of forums and Facebook groups where you post about game.

HOW TO HACK Clash of Clans

Anyone here in XdA who can tell me how to hack Clash of clans
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MOD request: Please close this thread. @gregbradley
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Games like clash of clan, hearth stones, clash royale are server based, game. They can't be hacked they store ur money, gems, coins all on their servers. In easy words, Game that requires Internet connection even to open its user interface cannot be hacked.
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