A Letter To Indie Game Dev and Supporting Gamers.

Maybe you have noticed there are moments in life, quiet, unexpected ones that gently, without warning, steer us toward what we’re meant to do during our lifetime. Some call it growth. Others call it purpose. It’s when you discover a goal so clear, yet so consuming, that you’re willing to give up a lot of things to pursue it.

It is those time that I then decided to record all these feelings into this game via the in-game simulated radio. Wanna know deeper? Let me start by introducing me then.

Ok, how should I begin introducing myself? I’m just an ordinary person but have to deal with something that takes time to get done. I didn’t choose it and there was simply no way to walk away from it.

So, what did I do?

Honestly, it took me a long time to come to terms with the situation and even longer to accept that I had to find a way to turn it around.

But before any of that, I think it’s important to talk about something else:How I finally started to face myself and the world around me. Because in my opinion, this was the hardest part of all.

I’m a developer, sure. But I’m also someone who forms deep emotional connections with the things and people around me.I’ve always loved social games like Werewolf, where interaction and intuition matter more than mechanics.

In recent years, I buried myself in tasks, in deadlines, in distractions, anything to avoid looking too closely at myself or the reality I was in.

But it didn’t change the fact that I still have to face the reality which made me doubted myself, many many times.

So, what happened after that?

But hey, my friends, something shifted in me when I realized this: no matter where you are in the world, there are always people out there, strangers even, who are willing to offer a hug, a kind message, or quiet support, expecting nothing in return. And just like that, life feels brighter. Dreams, wishes, and curiosity begin to stir again.

The turning point for me came when I finally gathered the courage to check in on a game I had built and released long ago. For a very long time, I was too afraid to even look at if people enjoyed the game because I know that the game can be improved in many aspects but I thought I would not have the courage and time to implement that. So, I assumed the worst, avoided the numbers, and tried to move on. But when I checked just a few weeks ago, I was stunned. Not only had a decent number of people actually bought the game, but there were still hundreds, if not thousands who had the game sitting on their wishlist.

That moment reminded me that even when I’ve temporarily stepped away, something I created still quietly reached people. And that matters more than I expected.

And, what next?

So I’m also officially announcing the Hotel Manager Simulator game update has been scheduled. I’m really sorry for the people that love this game and have been waiting for this long time. Long live the Great Hotel!

Yes, the road ahead is still long. The difficulties of life might not vanish overnight.But maybe, just maybe, it’s all part of the journey. And if you look at it the right way, maybe it even becomes fuel. Fuel to create the art that defines your life. Because one day, your art will remain standing in this chaotic, yet beautifully unpredictable world.

Thanks for reading till here. All above is my personal feels, so if this brings any feelings that not good please forgive me. Also, I hope this game can bring you more than just a game. It's also part of my story that reflect this post(feel free to turn off the in-game simulated radio though) and don't forget to post your result(eg: how many rolls it takes you to finish the game) and share on social media platforms if possible, or add it to your wishlist so you can check this later.

Just a heads up, this game will launch within a few hrs with a 15% discount on top of normal price which is 1.99 USD. Also please follow the game page if you would like to hear more news about the game or me.

To end this, here is my last sentence:

To all the people that read this here, cheers, you are a true warrior and whether you are trying to launch your game, your product, or anything similar, I hope you find your way to approach your dream life, gradually and steadily.

Best Regards,

Ricky.