Thinking about partnering with a game development studio? Smart move. A skilled team can bring your vision to life, save you time and money, and guide your game toward commercial success.
Set your game up for success—from day one.
At Melior Games, we’ve worked with clients around the world. Whether you’re new to game development or just want to avoid common pitfalls, these 25 practical tips will help you make the most of your collaboration.
🧠 BEFORE YOU START
1. Have a clear game concept
It’s helpful to have even a vague idea. Know your platform, genre, target audience, and game cycle.
2. Define your goals
Is it profit? Education? Branding? Your goal shapes everything from design to monetization.
3. Set a realistic budget
Realize that creating a high-quality game takes time and money. Announce your budget in advance.
4. Know your deadlines
Do you have a deadline? Be honest. Remember that quality can be lost in rushed development.
5. Research the studio
Examine their evaluations, industry experience, and portfolio. Do they complement your game well?
🛠️ DURING DEVELOPMENT
6. Communicate clearly and often
Open, honest communication prevents misunderstandings. Weekly check-ins are ideal.
7. Be open to expert advice
Your ideas might be questioned by the studio, but that’s part of their appeal. Remain adaptable.
8. Create a list of prioritized features
Keep the desired and necessary features apart. This aids in scope and budget management.
9. Expect iterations
Rarely is game development linear. The process includes editing, testing, and prototyping.
10. Provide timely feedback
Delays in feedback can stall an entire project. Take time to review builds sequentially.
11. Use visual references
Instead of only describing what you want, demonstrate it. Playthrough videos, mood boards, and screenshots are excellent.
12. Trust the process
Game development involves a lot of moving parts. Be patient and trust the timelines.
13. Document everything
Keep records of meetings, decisions, and outcomes to avoid confusion later.
14. Understand each stage
To follow the process, familiarise yourself with the fundamentals of game design, development, testing, and deployment.
15. Don’t micromanage
Check in on progress regularly, but give your team the creative space to do what they do best.
📈 BEFORE LAUNCH
16. Make a QA and testing plan.
Instead of being the last phase, testing is an ongoing activity. Allocate funds and time for bug fixes.
17. Prepare for marketing in advance
Don’t wait until your game is ready. Start building your brand and community before launch.
18. Ask about analytics integration
The key is data. After launch, you may monitor player behavior with tools like Firebase or Unity Analytics.
19. Don’t forget about store optimization
App Store and Google Play Optimization (ASO) impact visibility. Plan for it.
20. Use soft launches wisely
To collect data, launch in a small market first, then make adjustments before going global.
🔁 SUCCESS AFTER LAUNCH
21. Collect player feedback
Feedback, ratings, and gameplay surveys are gold. Use them to plan updates.
22. Keep the game fresh.
Seasonal events, bug updates, and fresh material keep players interested.
23. Track key performance indicators (KPIs)
Monitor retention, ARPU, CPI, and other key metrics to measure success.
24. Support your community
React to gamers, welcome criticism, and maintain an active social media presence.
25. Have a long-term perspective
Launch marks the start, not the finish, of your game’s lifecycle. Make plans for expansions, upgrades, and follow-ups.
🎮 Final Thoughts
Making a game is a journey. It may be immensely fulfilling and successful with the correct group and attitude.
At Melior Games, we believe in true collaboration. We don’t just make games, but create them together with our customers. As a game development studio, we can assist you with realizing your game idea, whether it is a complete concept or simply a spark.
📩 Ready to start your project? Contact us today and let’s create something amazing together.
