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NextGame.dev: Indie Game Discovery in a 2-3 Week Delivery Cycle
How NextGame.dev shipped an AI-powered discovery platform with five core recommendation features in a single 2-3 week build.
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The Challenge
What they were facing
Indie gamers are spoiled for choice but starved for signal. Catalogs are huge, filters are shallow, and the "what should I play next?" moment turns into decision paralysis. The goal for NextGame.dev was to build a discovery experience that feels personal, fast, and genuinely helpful for indie players.
The Solution
How we helped
We built an AI-powered discovery platform that prioritizes clarity over volume. The product centers on a tight recommendation loop with five core features:
- AI-powered game recommendations tailored to taste, mood, and play style
- Personalized discovery feed that learns from clicks and saves
- Mood-based matching for quick "right now" decisions
- Indie developer spotlights to surface hidden gems
- Community reviews and ratings to validate the picks
The experience is intentionally lightweight: fast onboarding, clean cards, and a recommendation engine that makes a decision in seconds.
Key Results
2-3 wks
Delivery Cycle
Concept to live MVP
5
Core Features
Discovery and recommendation modules
5
Stack Components
Next.js, Claude AI, Supabase, Tailwind, Vercel
The Results
What we achieved
The result was a live, focused platform that ships in a 2-3 week delivery cycle and avoids the "endless catalogue" trap.
Speed to Market The MVP shipped inside a single 2-3 week delivery cycle without cutting the core recommendation loop.
Discovery Clarity Players get a purpose-built feed with five discovery features designed to shorten the decision cycle and surface indie gems quickly.
Foundation for Growth The tech stack was chosen for rapid iteration, making it easy to evolve recommendation logic and expand content without rebuilding the product.
Client Testimonial
Building NextGame in a tight 2-3 week delivery cycle proved that a focused recommendation loop beats a massive catalogue. Clarity ships faster than complexity.
Amir Brooks
Founder at NextGame.dev
Project Timeline (2-3 week delivery cycle)
Week 1: Signal Design & Prototype
- Discovery flow mapping and onboarding experiments
- Recommendation prompt design and feed architecture
- Visual system for cards and game detail views
Week 2: Build & Integrate
- Recommendation engine and personalized feed
- Community review and rating flows
- Performance tuning for fast browsing
Week 3: Launch & Iterate
- Ship the live MVP
- Gather early feedback and tune recommendation logic
Tech Stack Used
- Frontend: Next.js
- AI Layer: Claude AI
- Backend: Supabase
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Hosting: Vercel
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