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Build Your Steam Wishlist Campaign with Professional Game Marketing

Get featured on Gaming Release Dates and receive professional release pages, spotlight articles, and permanent search visibility that drives wishlists and builds launch momentum.

We don't sell empty traffic promises. We provide legitimacy, search presence, and marketing assets specifically designed for wishlist growth and press outreach.

The Indie Game Marketing Challenge

Launching an indie game is harder than ever. With thousands of games releasing each month on Steam, getting noticed requires more than just great gameplay—it requires strategic marketing assets and credible third-party coverage before launch day.

Traditional Advertising Doesn't Work for Indies

Paid ads require thousands of dollars and reach broad audiences who aren't specifically interested in indie games. You need targeted, credible placement among gamers actively looking for new releases.

Gaming Press Ignores Unknown Titles

Gaming journalists receive hundreds of pitches daily. Without existing coverage, a following, or publisher backing, your carefully crafted emails go straight to the trash. You need proof of legitimacy first.

Steam Wishlists Determine Success

Valve's algorithm heavily favors games with strong wishlist numbers. To get featured on Steam's homepage or in discovery queues, you need thousands of wishlists before launch—but how do you drive them without visibility?

You Need Marketing Assets Before You Can Market

To run a successful wishlist campaign, you need professional pages to link to, editorial coverage to share, and proof that real gaming outlets care about your title. But getting those assets requires the very visibility you're trying to build.

What You Get: Marketing Assets That Drive Wishlists

When you get featured on Gaming Release Dates, you're not just buying a listing—you're getting a complete package of professional marketing assets designed specifically to support Steam wishlist campaigns and press outreach.

Professional Release Page

A permanent, SEO-optimized game page with all your details, screenshots, trailers, and release information. Your page stays live forever—even after launch—creating a lasting presence in gaming search results.

Wishlist Benefit: Share a credible third-party page in social posts instead of only linking to Steam—increases click-through rates.

Spotlight Article (1000-1500 Words)

A comprehensive editorial-style blog post covering your game's features, gameplay mechanics, story, art style, and what makes it unique. Written like real press coverage, not an advertisement.

Wishlist Benefit: Use as proof of media interest when pitching larger outlets or influencers. Drives organic traffic from readers who discover your game.

Homepage Featured Spot (30 Days)

One full month featured on our homepage in the "Featured Indie Games" section with priority placement. Your game appears alongside carefully curated upcoming releases.

Wishlist Benefit: Continuous exposure to gamers actively searching for new releases to add to their Steam wishlists.

Search Engine Visibility

Your game is indexed by Google and appears in organic search results for queries like "[your game] release date" and "[your game] gameplay." Build discoverability before your main marketing push.

Wishlist Benefit: Capture interested gamers searching for your title and direct them to your Steam page through prominent wishlist CTAs.

"Featured on GRD" Badge

A professional "Featured on Gaming Release Dates" badge you can add to your press kit, Steam page header, website, and marketing materials. Signals legitimacy and credibility.

Wishlist Benefit: Increases Steam page conversion rates by showing third-party validation—visitors are more likely to wishlist when they see press coverage.

Social Media Promotion

A dedicated social media announcement across our platforms when your feature goes live, introducing your game to our engaged community of indie game enthusiasts.

Wishlist Benefit: Immediate traffic spike to your release page and Steam listing from followers specifically interested in wishlisting upcoming indies.

Powerful Backlinks for SEO

High-quality backlinks from our domain to your game's website, Steam page, and social profiles. These links improve your overall SEO and help your own pages rank higher in search results.

Wishlist Benefit: Better search rankings mean more organic traffic finding your Steam page independently, increasing baseline wishlist growth.

Legitimacy & Credibility

Your game appears in a professional gaming database alongside AAA titles. When journalists, influencers, or players search for your game, they find a polished page—not just your Steam listing.

Wishlist Benefit: Social proof matters. Third-party coverage dramatically increases wishlist conversion rates in Reddit posts, Discord shares, and email campaigns.

Press Kit Enhancement

Include your spotlight article and release page in press kits as examples of existing coverage. Shows momentum and makes journalists more likely to cover you—they want to write about games people are already talking about.

Wishlist Benefit: More press coverage = more wishlists. Each article that mentions your game becomes another pathway to your Steam page.

Why Steam Wishlists Matter (And How We Help You Get Them)

Steam's Algorithm Rewards Wishlists

According to Valve, Steam's recommendation algorithm heavily weighs wishlist velocity (how quickly you're gaining wishlists) when determining which games appear in discovery queues, homepage features, and recommendation emails. Games with strong wishlist numbers before launch get exponentially more visibility on Steam itself.

In practical terms: launching with 5,000+ wishlists can generate 10x more launch week sales than launching with 500 wishlists, even with identical game quality. Wishlists aren't just a vanity metric—they're the single most important predictor of indie game success.

How Our Feature Drives Wishlists

1. You Get Shareable Assets That Don't Look Self-Promotional

When you post "Check out my game!" on Reddit or Twitter, it often gets ignored or downvoted. But when you post "Just got featured on Gaming Release Dates!" with a link to your editorial coverage, engagement skyrockets. You're sharing news, not advertising.

→ More engagement = more clicks to your Steam page = more wishlists

2. Your Release Page Includes Prominent Wishlist CTAs

Every visitor to your Gaming Release Dates page sees clear "Wishlist on Steam" buttons integrated naturally into the page design. We make it effortless for interested players to go from discovery to wishlist in one click.

→ Streamlined path from discovery to wishlist action = higher conversion rates

3. Search Visibility Captures Intent-Driven Traffic

When someone Googles "[your game] release date," they're already interested—they're actively researching your game. Our SEO-optimized page ranks for these high-intent searches and funnels that traffic directly to wishlist conversion.

→ High-intent traffic converts to wishlists at 3-5x the rate of passive social media traffic

4. Editorial Coverage Creates Trust

Your spotlight article is written in an editorial voice—not as an ad. When potential players read thoughtful coverage about your game's mechanics and story, they're significantly more likely to wishlist because they trust the source. Third-party validation converts better than developer marketing.

→ Editorial credibility = higher wishlist conversion from article readers

5. Homepage Feature Reaches Active Wishlist Builders

Visitors to Gaming Release Dates are specifically looking for upcoming games to track and wishlist. Your homepage feature puts your game in front of an audience that's already primed to add titles to their Steam wishlists—unlike generic gaming sites.

→ Targeted audience = higher baseline wishlist conversion rates

6. Press Kit Assets Compound Your Wishlist Growth

When you pitch larger gaming outlets or influencers, including your Gaming Release Dates coverage shows existing media interest. This increases your chances of getting covered by bigger sites—and each new article drives hundreds or thousands more wishlists.

→ Initial coverage helps unlock bigger coverage = exponential wishlist growth

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One price, everything included. No upsells, no recurring fees, no hidden charges. Your featured placement is permanent.

BLACK FRIDAY OFFER

Limited Time Pricing

$100$500
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  • ✓All 9 marketing assets included
  • ✓Professional game page (permanent)
  • ✓1000-1500 word spotlight article
  • ✓30-day homepage feature
  • ✓Search engine visibility
  • ✓Featured badge for your Steam page
  • ✓Social media promotion
  • ✓Free updates anytime
  • ✓30-day money-back guarantee
Get Featured Now - $100

Offer ends soon • Regular price: $500 • Limited spots

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not satisfied with your featured placement within 30 days of going live, we'll refund your payment in full. No questions asked, no hoops to jump through.

Permanent Placement Guarantee

Your game page stays live forever. We don't remove it after your 30-day homepage feature ends or after your game launches. It's a permanent asset you can use indefinitely.

Is This Right for Your Game?

✓ Perfect For

  • • Solo developers or small studios (2-10 people)
  • • Games 3-12 months from release
  • • Developers with polished screenshots and a trailer
  • • Anyone running a Steam wishlist campaign
  • • Studios building their first press kit
  • • Games that need search visibility before launch
  • • Developers seeking credible third-party coverage

⚠ Not Ideal For

  • • Games without any visual assets yet (no screenshots/trailer)
  • • Projects more than 2 years from release
  • • Developers expecting guaranteed sales or downloads
  • • Those looking for influencer campaign management
  • • Games that have already launched (we focus on pre-launch)

What Makes This Different from Paid Ads

You're not paying for clicks or impressions that disappear the moment you stop spending. You're paying for permanent marketing assets you can leverage indefinitely:

  • • A professional page to link from your press kit, Reddit posts, and Discord announcements
  • • Search visibility when journalists or players Google your game
  • • Editorial coverage you can share as proof of media interest
  • • SEO backlinks that improve your Steam page's ranking
  • • A featured badge that builds credibility on your Steam listing

These assets work for you 24/7, driving wishlists organically long after your initial feature period ends.

How It Works: Simple 4-Step Process

1

Submit Your Game (10 Minutes)

Fill out our simple submission form with your game details, screenshots, trailer link, and release information. Provide your Steam page URL if available. The whole process takes about 10 minutes.

2

We Create Your Marketing Assets (3-5 Days)

Our team builds your professional game page, writes your 1000-1500 word spotlight article, and prepares all your marketing materials. We'll send you a preview before publishing to make sure everything looks perfect.

3

Everything Goes Live Simultaneously

Your game page, spotlight article, homepage feature, and social promotion all publish at the same time. You receive your featured badge file and direct links to share across all your channels.

4

Start Driving Wishlists Immediately

Share your pages on social media, link from your press kit, include in Reddit announcements, add the badge to your Steam page header. Use these assets throughout your entire marketing campaign to build wishlist momentum.

Need updates later? Email us anytime to change your release date, add new screenshots, or revise details—completely free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a big following to apply?

No. We accept games based on quality and presentation, not your existing audience size. If your game looks polished and has a clear vision, you're a good fit. This service is specifically designed to help developers build their audience from scratch.

Will this directly increase my Steam wishlists?

Yes, but through providing you with professional marketing assets rather than direct traffic. You'll receive pages to share on social media, editorial coverage that builds credibility, search visibility that captures intent-driven traffic, and a featured badge that increases Steam page conversion rates. These assets help you run more effective wishlist campaigns across all your channels.

What if my game isn't finished yet?

That's perfect—and actually preferred. Building awareness 6-12 months before launch is the ideal time to start driving wishlists. As long as you have polished screenshots, a trailer, and a planned release window, you can get featured. Early visibility is crucial for building the wishlist momentum that Valve's algorithm rewards.

How long does it take to go live?

Usually 3-5 business days from when you submit your materials. We'll create your professional game page, write your 1000-1500 word spotlight article, prepare your social promotion, and send you a preview before publishing to ensure everything looks perfect.

Can I update my page after it's live?

Absolutely. If you add new screenshots, update your release date, revise your game description, or want to change any details, just email us and we'll update it completely free of charge. Your page evolves with your development progress.

What's included in the spotlight article?

A comprehensive 1000-1500 word editorial piece covering your game's features, gameplay mechanics, story, art style, unique selling points, and what makes it stand out. Written in a professional editorial voice like real gaming press—not as an advertisement. You can share this article as proof of media coverage when pitching larger outlets.

How is this different from Steam's own promotional tools?

Steam visibility events require existing wishlists to be effective—you need momentum first. We help you build that initial momentum with marketing assets you can use before Steam's algorithm kicks in. Our coverage gives you credible third-party pages to share, which perform better than sharing your Steam page alone.

What happens after the 30-day homepage feature ends?

Your game page and spotlight article remain live permanently—they never get removed. Only the prominent homepage placement changes after 30 days, but your pages continue to rank in search engines, appear in our database, and drive organic traffic indefinitely. All your links remain active forever.

Do you guarantee a specific number of wishlists?

No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Wishlist numbers depend on your game's appeal, your marketing efforts, and how you leverage the assets we provide. We provide the professional tools and visibility to support your campaign—you use them to drive results. That said, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with what you receive.

Can I use this if my game is on Epic Games Store or itch.io instead of Steam?

Yes. While we optimize for Steam wishlists (since that's what most indie developers need), we can feature games from any platform. Your release page will link to whichever storefront you're using, and all the other benefits (editorial coverage, SEO, badge, etc.) apply equally.

Ready to Build Your Wishlist Campaign?

Join indie studios and solo developers building their launch presence with professional marketing assets, third-party coverage, and search visibility designed to drive Steam wishlists.

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