Release your first small indie game in 60 days
Smart Indie is a focused step by step system for busy beginners who keep restarting, get stuck in tutorials, and just want one finished game they can be proud of.
No fluff, no endless videos. Just the plan, accountability, and support you need to finally ship.
For beginner solo devs stuck in tutorials
You keep learning new tricks, but never finish a game. Smart Indie helps you choose one tiny, finishable project, then walks you through each week until it is built and published.
Start here: how Smart Indie gets you to a finished game
In this short video I show you the exact 60 day plan my students use to go from tutorial hell to a finished, released game.
What you get inside Smart Indie
Smart Indie gives you a clear, finish focused path from tutorials to a released game. You follow simple weekly sprints, use lightweight systems that save you hours, and get guidance so you stop restarting and actually finish.
Finishable roadmap
A 60 day step by step plan that takes you from “watching tutorials” to one small, released game you can show to others.
Built for a busy life
Systems that help you make progress in 3 to 5 focused hours per week, even with school, work, or family.
Accountability and support
Checklists, feedback, and a community that keeps you moving when motivation drops so you do not quietly quit again.
My personal guarantees and bonuses
Smart Indie is not just another course. It is a commitment that you will finally finish and release your first game. Here are the two promises I give every student, before we even talk about the bonuses.
60 day release guarantee
Follow the Smart Indie system for 60 days and stick to the weekly sprints. If you still do not release your small game, I will personally coach you for free until it is live. I only win when you ship.
Personal beta test before release
Before you hit publish, I will personally play and review your game. You get clear, practical feedback on scope, clarity, and polish so you release something that feels finished instead of half done.
Extra bonuses you get inside Smart Indie
Along with the main Smart Indie system, you also get these practical tools that remove guesswork, keep you organized, and save you hours while you build your first game.
Complete 60 day Release Blueprint
A printable and digital roadmap that shows you exactly what to focus on each week so you always know the next step from tutorials to release.
AI for Game Dev Guide
A focused guide that shows you how to use AI to brainstorm ideas, debug code, and speed up boring tasks while still learning the real skills yourself.
Productivity Workflow Template
A proven Trello workflow that turns your game into clear tasks and deadlines so you stop overscoping and keep steady momentum every week.
Game Dev Hub Notion Template
A Notion hub for your entire project where you keep designs, tasks, notes, and feedback in one place so you never feel lost about what to work on.
Helpful Resources Library
A curated list of tools, assets, and resources that I personally use. You avoid hours of searching and can stay focused on building your game.
Why learn from me
I am Kevin, an indie dev and YouTuber who helps beginners stop binging tutorials and actually finish games.
DevWithKevin on YouTube
Thousands of beginners watch my weekly videos on scope, systems, and finishing your first game.
Shipped the same type of games
I build the same kind of focused, small games I teach you to build, so every lesson comes from real projects.
Students using the system
Smart Indie members are finishing projects they had restarted for years by finally following one clear plan.
I keep everything practical, simple, and focused on one goal: getting your first finished game out into the world.
Smart Indie FAQ
Who is Smart Indie actually for?
Smart Indie is for beginner solo devs who have tried Unity or other engines, watched tutorials, maybe started a few projects, but never finished a game. If you are willing to follow a simple plan for 60 days and build a small, realistic game instead of your dream RPG, you are the right fit.
Do I need to be good at coding or art?
No. You do not need to be a “programmer”. You need basic comfort with a beginner tutorial and a willingness to experiment. Smart Indie focuses on simple mechanics, repeatable patterns, and only the skills you need to ship one small game. No advanced math or fancy shaders.
How much time do I need each week?
Most students move forward with 3 to 5 focused hours per week. The system is designed for people with school, a job, or other responsibilities. You get clear weekly targets so you always know what to do in the next short session.
Will this help if I already know coding but always quit?
Yes. Smart Indie is built around that exact problem. You will choose a tiny, finishable scope, follow a 60 day roadmap, and use accountability check points so you do not drift into new ideas or restart every few weeks.
Why pay for this instead of just watching free tutorials?
Tutorials teach you pieces of game dev. They are not a system that takes you from “I kind of know Unity” to “my game is finished and published”. Smart Indie gives you a complete roadmap, deadlines, scope rules, and support so you stop guessing what to learn next and actually ship something real.
Do I need to use a specific game engine for Smart Indie?
No. Smart Indie works with any modern game engine. The system teaches you scope, planning, weekly sprints, and how to finish a small game, not how to use a specific tool. Whether you prefer Unity, Godot, Unreal, or anything else, the roadmap and finish-focused systems apply the same. You build your game in your engine while following a proven structure that keeps you out of tutorial hell and pushes you to the finish line.
What if I cannot join right now?
If you are not ready to commit to finishing a game, keep following my free content on YouTube and start applying the ideas. When you are ready to focus on one small project for 60 days and actually release it, Smart Indie will be here to guide you through that first full game.
Ready to stop restarting and release a real game in the next 60 days?
Smart Indie gives you the small scope plan, accountability, and my personal help so you finally ship your first game instead of watching more tutorials.