The Thomas Brush Show

Épisodes

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  He Knew Nothing... But His Games Sold A Million+ Copies (w/ Indie Game Joe) — Ep 72 17.07.2026 1h 27min

  Indie Game Joe and I discuss his rough game launch, and how it somehow sold millions. ► Play Joe's Games: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/DigitalCybercherries► Get 50% off my game dev course during the massive Summer Sale: https://fulltimegamedev.mykajabi.com/full-time-game-dev-sale► Wishlist Twisted Tower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575990/Twisted_Tower/► Joe's Refund Article: https://x.com/IndieGameJoe/article/2074608931486519430► Joe's Discord Server: https://discord.gg/indiegamejoe
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  His Dream Game Flopped... And Then Made $200,000+ In 2 Months (w/ Mateo Covic) — Ep 71 16.07.2026 55min

  Mateo Covid and I discuss his viral friend slop game Paddle Paddle Paddle.► Play Paddle Paddle Paddle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3570070/Paddle_Paddle_Paddle/► Get 50% off my game dev course during the massive Summer Sale: https://fulltimegamedev.mykajabi.com/full-time-game-dev-sale► Wishlist Twisted Tower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575990/Twisted_Tower/
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  He Spent 10 Years And Millions On His Game... Here's How It Went (w/ Jonathan Blow) — Ep 70 09.07.2026 1h 1min

  I chat with Jonathan Blow about his 10 year project The Order OF The Sinking Star, and the state of the industry.► Play Order Of The Sinking Star► Get 50% off my game dev course during the massive Summer Sale► Wishlist Twisted Tower
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  The Secret To Selling 30,000 Copies of Your Game (w/ Jake Birkett) — Ep 69 06.07.2026 59min

  I chat with the creator of Forbidden Solitaire, Jake Birkett, about how he finally made a hit indie title after 20 years! ► Play Forbidden Solitaire► Check out Full Time Game Dev (50% Off)► Wishlist Twisted Tower
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  Why I Quit My AAA Job For The Indie Dream (w/ Mårten Stockhaus) — Ep 67 16.06.2026 51min

  I chat with the co-creator of Into The Unwell, a rubber-host action packed roguelite. ► Check out State of Unreal► Wishlist Into The Unwell► Wishlist Twisted Tower
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  He Knew Nothing... But Made $800,000 On His First Game (w/ Cakez) — Ep 66 15.05.2026 59min

  I chat with Cakez  about his 4 year project, how he made a ton of money, and why the game was removed on Steam...► Play Tangy TD (is it back yet?)► Get my 2D game kit, free► Wishlist Twisted Tower
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  He Knew Nothing About Making Games... Then Sold 67,000 Copies (w/ Sebastian Drews) — Ep 64 27.03.2026 1h 6min

  I chat with Sebastian Drew about how went from knowing nothing to selling 67,000 copies of his game.► Play Constance: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313700/Constance/► Join my game dev program for 50% off for the Spring Sale: https://fulltimegamedev.mykajabi.com/full-time-game-dev-sale► Wishlist my game Twisted Tower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575990/Twisted_Tower/
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  If You Want To Make Games, Listen To THIS First (Xalavier Nelson Jr.) — Ep. 64 26.03.2026 1h 1min

  I chat for the second time with the one and only Xalavier Nelson Jr. about making games in 2026...► Wanna make a game in 2026? Join my game dev program for 50% off for the Spring Sale. ► Play Baby Trading Sim► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!► Make your game instantly beautiful with my free workbook► Get my 2D game kit, free► Join my 2D character workshop, free► Wishlist Twisted Tower► Learn how to make money as a YouTuber
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  How He Sold 1.6 Million Copies Of His New Game (w/ Thomas Mahler) — Ep 62 26.03.2026 1h 8min

  I chat with the legendary Thomas Mahler about one of the crazier weeks of his game dev career...► Play No Rest For The Wicked► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!
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  How To Make Indie Games In 2026 w/ Jonathan Blow — Full Time Game Dev Podcast Ep. 061 31.12.2025 1h 38min

  I chat with the legendary Jonathan Blow about how indies can make games in 2026.► Wishlist Order of the Sinking Star► Get 50% off Full Time Game Dev► Watch the reveal trailer
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  Should You Make A BIG Game or Small Game, Arguing About Friend Slop (Adam Younis) 01.12.2025 56min

  I chat with the brilliant Adam Younis about his 8 year game project... ► 1 day left to get 50% Full Time Game Dev► Wishlist Insignia
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  How He Sold 1 Million Copies, How He Beat The Odds & Made A Cult Classic (American McGee) 26.11.2025 1h 3min

  I chat with the legendary American McGee, the creator of the Alice franchise. ► Get 50% Full Time Game Dev for Black Friday► Checkout Plushie Dreadfuls: https://plushiedreadfuls.com/
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  How To Make Games In 2026, 6 Years On 1 Game, Debating "Friend Slop" (Edmund McMillen & TylerGlaiel) 21.11.2025 1h 27min

  Is working for years on a single project worth it? I actually just asked this question to Edmund McMillen and his dev partner Tyler Glaiel (who have spent 6 years on a cat-breading game) and their answer was... well.► Get 50% Full Time Game Dev for Black Friday► Wishlist Mewgenics
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  2026 Is The BEST Year To Make Indie Games (Chris Zukowski) | Ep. #057 20.11.2025 1h 15min

  Chris Zukowski, an indie game marketing master, and I talk about why small games matter, why friend slop is a good thing, and so much more.► Get 50% Full Time Game Dev for Black Friday► Read Chris's article
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  Jason Smith: How He Sold 100,000 Copies Of His Game (w/ Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews) | Ep. #056 17.11.2025 2h 16min

  I chat with the brilliant mind behind Cultic, a boomer shooter with a cult following.► Get 50% my game dev program for Black Friday!► Play Cultic Chapter 2
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  The Truth About Negative Reviews On Steam 24.10.2025 30min

  What exactly is a "bad" game on Steam? ► Check out FAB► Publish on FAB► Wishlist Twisted Tower
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  After 4 Years Of Making My Game, I Have Some Thoughts... 06.10.2025 39min

  So. After 4 years of polishing my indie game Twisted Tower... sometimes I wonder if it would make better sense to just drop the project. So, I did a beta test. Here are the results...► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free► Wishlist Twisted Tower
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  How To Actually Finish Making Your Game 29.09.2025 19min

  Here's why so many game devs want to make games, but never finish them.► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free
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  Will Dubé: How He Sold A Million Copies Of His Games, Indie Survival & Indie Secrets | Ep. #055 19.09.2025 1h 4min

  I chat with the creator of Spiritfarer, William Dube, about how he sold a million+ copies of his games.► GET 34% OFF Skywork with discount code ThomasBrush► Wishlist At Fate's End► Learn to make money with just a small demo
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  Goodgis: Switching To Godot, Making Games While Working A Desk Job, 5 Years On 1 Game | Ep. #054 12.09.2025 1h 24min

  I chat with Mark, AKA the mega YouTuber Goodgis about why he's using Godot, how he's making games while working a desk job, and more. ► Check out Sentry► Dewdrop Dynasty