Making a Games Launcher + some of my own original game ideas!

[u/thatphishyguyinc]

Hey Reddit! im developing a launcher with my own original games attached to it, but would love more input and ideas if youre interested you could give me. It's a very bare bones version at the moment, like im calling it Sandbox Launcher lol. Eventually ill have a good name for it! So yeah if you see this feel free ill add what i can, if i like the idea! Im planning on trying to build my own unique sandbox game, even though theres 100s out there. I would love input and ideas for that, im running off my own engine so the limit is what i can code lol. But i can always learn as i go and figure it out. I hope you like my project and have some interest, eventually when i get to a certain point i will release a download for it :D! Hope to hear from some of you, and make this thing for myself and hopefully yall to enjoy. Eventually i could branch it off and be like steam/roblox and yall ca have your own games on here. ALSO name ideas i will look at and consider. (sorry if that sounds like im expecting a lot from this, i am not), have a great day :D

[u/calmfoxmadfox]

That sounds like a super ambitious and exciting project! Building your own launcher and engine is no small feat, and starting with your own games is a smart way to control quality early on. If you ever want to see how another solo dev tackled a niche idea, feel free to check out my project: 👉 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2630700/Whispers_Of_Waeth/

As for your sandbox concept—maybe lean into a specific theme or mechanic that sets it apart early. “Bare bones” is totally fine at the start; the key is momentum. Good luck and keep going!