r/gameideas

I’ve been working on a game idea and wanted to share it here to get some feedback:

Title: ISLAND SIEGE

The concept is a PvP tactical hostage rescue game set on a detailed island map. Two teams of real players face off, each with completely different roles, strategies, and objectives.

The first team plays as a special forces unit (SWAT / military). Their mission is to plan and execute a rescue operation. Before entering the map, they choose how to approach the island (boat, helicopter, or stealth insertion), select their gear, and coordinate their plan. Once inside, they must gather intel, clear areas, locate the hostages, and extract them safely. The gameplay is focused more on timing, positioning, and communication rather than pure shooting.

The second team plays as the terrorists. Instead of simply defending one location, they have the ability to move hostages dynamically during the match, set traps, create fake signals, and ambush the attacking team. This creates a constantly changing environment where no round plays the same, and both teams need to adapt in real time.

Matches would be slower-paced and high tension, where sound, decision-making, and teamwork are key factors. If the attacking team makes mistakes or takes too long, the defenders can reposition, reinforce, or relocate hostages, increasing pressure and unpredictability.

The goal is to create a mix of tactical realism and psychological gameplay, where strategy matters as much as aim.

Would you play something like this? What features would you add, remove, or improve?

So I keep wanting a game based around being a dealership owner. kinda in the style of prison architect. where you'd build a dealer from the ground up and manage it as you develop and grow. most games I've seen only have you as a lone mechanic or salesman. In this you start with nothing but an empty plot and starting money. then you'd go onto planning the building layout for service sales and parts. Sales to start would be pretty simple. youd have to manage incoming new stock based on current inventory and based on whats selling. set prices and specials. hire a sales manager finance manager and of course salesman. you'd have to take in cars on trade and get them checked out by service to see if they're worth fixing or sending to wholesale (this system would be luck based dependent on the age of the vehicle you decide to take in on trade). with the repair and resale option you can choose what to fix and not to fix so if you wanna be a scum bag you can lol. next up would be parts. pretty simple youd just order accessories for new cars and parts when needed. you can also keep inventory of popular parts. for example, if a model of car is known to have a bad wheel bearing issue you can stock them instead of ordering and waiting. Finally the best department, service. you'd design the layout from start to finish. you'll have multiple types of jobs from express service to diagnostic and repairs. you start with your drive with porters to greet customers and drive cars to the lot. you'd need a waiting room for the customers and can design that as you like. then you'd have your manager and advisors to write tickets and keep the work flowing. advisors would have to write tickets accurately and up sell recommendations. there would be a skill rating to each advisor affecting their initial write up and up sell ability. next you get your techs who'd diagnose the cars or just change the oil. youd manage what each tech is allowed to do based on their skill rating. of course you could always have an oil changer replace and engine but that probably won't go to well lol. this is just a basic concept I have and any feedback would be cool.

I have played with the idea of creating a game for a long time... but the one idea sticking to my mind would be a browser based "pet" simulator..... but with clowns.

In all the best and worst ways.

They would not be humans.... clowns that hatch from a mysterious and unsettling source. But in general the game in very colorful and jovial with a heavy "don't ask." vibe.

Is this a terrible idea? Would anyone want to help or showme the ropes?

Making this Ball Drop roguelite started as something to kill time while I was watching YouTube—I probably spent like 10 minutes on it at first and didn’t think much of it. But as I kept adding little things here and there, I started to realize it actually had some real potential. Now it kind of feels like my little project that I want to keep building out. At the moment, the core gameplay is super simple: you press the space bar to drop colorful balls onto a checkered plane, and whenever two balls collide, you gain points. That’s basically the whole loop right now, but it’s already weirdly satisfying.

Lately I’ve been thinking about expanding the game and pushing it into more of a roguelite direction, maybe taking inspiration from games like Nubby’s Number Factory or even Balatro with their layered mechanics and progression systems. I’ve kind of hit a creative fork in the road, though. One idea I had was to make balls drop in waves, where the player has to strategically use abilities, items, or even environmental obstacles to maximize collisions and score as efficiently as possible. That could make it feel more active and skill-based.

On the other hand, I was also thinking it might be interesting if the player could collect different types of balls or unlock upgrades that change how the balls behave, letting them interact with different maps, obstacles, or physics in unique ways. That approach feels more build-focused and experimental.

I’m not sure which direction would be more engaging or fun in the long run, and I keep going back and forth between the two ideas.

Liking the second idea more rn

The game would be called “Sanity.” It plays like a classic co-op Backrooms game—you need food, water, and rest—but with a twist: the focus is on your sanity and your friendship. Resources are scarce, there’s no UI, no health bar, no sanity bar—nothing. You have to look around and pay attention to notice when your mind starts breaking.

The world isn’t just empty; it has mimics—people who look and sound like your friends, trying to lead you away from the group and sacrifice you to the “mold.” These mimics even use phrases you or other players have said as part of their vocabulary to trick you.

When a player leaves, they don’t just despawn. They slowly go insane, fall behind, and are dragged away by mimics to the mold—used as bait for later. The deeper you go, the worse your sanity gets: you start seeing things that aren’t there, hearing your friends incorrectly, and your chance of being replicated increases.

The game has areas that force players to split up. Eating, drinking, and sleeping restore sanity, while neglecting these or seeing something tragic or terrifying lowers it, sometimes drastically.

(Sorry for my English, I’m from Europe. Also people were asking me, but I didn’t use any AI; I only needed to translate a few words, that’s all)

Okay hear me out—I’ve been thinking about what a real Stargate game should look like, and I think it needs to be a full open-world RPG with actual freedom of choice.

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🌌 Core Idea

An open-world Stargate RPG where you choose:

your species

your allegiance

your starting galaxy

You’re not locked into being the “good guy.” You define your own path.

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🌍 Galaxy System

Each galaxy offers a completely different experience:

Milky Way → Goa’uld, Jaffa, Replicators

Pegasus Galaxy → Wraith (survival-focused gameplay)

Ori Galaxy → Priors and religious domination

You choose where you start, and each one feels like its own campaign.

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🎮 Campaign-Based Gameplay

Each species has its own missions and progression:

Tau’ri (Stargate Command)

Explore planets

Protect Earth

Fight Goa’uld / Replicators

Goa’uld System Lord

Conquer planets

Control Jaffa armies

Compete with other System Lords

Jaffa

Serve or rebel

Join freedom movements

Asgard

Focus on advanced technology

Fight Replicators

Protect civilizations

Replicator

Start small

Evolve over time

Become human-form

Wraith (Pegasus Galaxy)

Hunt humans

Control hive ships

Ori Path

Spread influence

Convert civilizations

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⚖️ Alignment System (Inspired by KOTOR)

Morality is not tied to species.

🌟 Light → protect and defend

😈 Dark → conquer and dominate

⚖️ Neutral → play both sides

In Stargate canon:

Tok’ra oppose Goa’uld

Jaffa can rebel

even Replicators have shown human-like behavior

So players define who they are—not just what they are.

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🔄 Gameplay Loop

Dial the gate

Explore planets

Complete missions

Gain power, tech, or influence

Unlock new gate addresses

Expand across galaxies

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💥 What Makes It Different

Full freedom (species + morality + galaxy)

Each faction has its own campaign

Player-driven story (not linear)

Lore-accurate systems and enemies

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🎯 Endgame

You’re no longer just exploring—you’re:

leading factions

controlling systems

shaping the fate of entire galaxies

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🎙️ Voice Acting Potential

Featuring voice work from original cast members (where possible) would add authenticity and make the experience feel like a true extension of the Stargate universe.

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🧠 Final Thought

Stargate has always been about exploration and choice.

A game like this would finally let players create their own Stargate story instead of following a fixed one.

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💬 What do y’all think?

Would you play something like this? What would you add or change?

I am looking to suggest a specific project for indie mobile developers or hobbyist teams: a standalone, offline Action-RPG inspired by the "Blox Fruits" or "One Piece" genre.

The Core Vision:

Right now, the "Fruit-based RPG" genre is almost entirely locked within Roblox. While those games are popular, they require a constant internet connection, suffer from high data usage, and often have server-side lag that ruins combat. There is a massive opportunity for a developer to create a high-quality, offline version of this gameplay loop specifically for mobile devices. I am calling on developers to build this and publish it officially on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store so mobile players can have a premium, lag-free experience.

Solving the "Boring Grind" with High-IQ AI:

A major concern with offline RPGs is that they can become repetitive. To fix this, the game must feature an Aggressive AI Bounty System. As the player's bounty increases, the game should spawn high-IQ "Hunter NPCs" that use advanced combos, dodging (Flash Step), and fruit abilities to challenge the player. This effectively replaces the PvP aspect of Roblox. Instead of just hitting stationary targets, players must actually master their fruit mechanics to survive these ambushes.

The Ultimate Goal:

The "End-Game" isn't just about a number; it is about Power and Completion. The goal is to reach the final island and defeat "World Bosses" that require Awakened Fruit forms to beat. Players will grind to find "Mythical" fruits with rare spawn rates and collect "Legendary Swords" that only drop from certain bosses. It is a journey from a weak starter to a legendary pirate king, all playable without a single drop of lag.

Suggested Mechanics:

* The Fruit System: A robust system where players find or buy fruits that grant unique powers. These should be tied to local timers or hidden exploration. Each fruit features a "Mastery" system where moves (Z, X, C, V, F) are unlocked through usage.

* Combat & AI: Since it is offline, the AI can be much more complex. Bosses should have telegraphing and different phases. Combat should feel snappy and responsive, utilizing the full potential of mobile touchscreens.

* World Progression: A multi-sea or multi-island system where each area is a separate "level" or "scene" to keep memory usage low and prevent crashes on lower-end mobile phones.

* Offline Save System: Everything should be saved locally, allowing for a true "play-anywhere" experience without needing Wi-Fi or data.

A developer who can successfully port this "grind-and-collect" loop into a standalone mobile app would fill a huge gap in the current market. I would love to hear what developers think about the feasibility of this project!