Thomas Brush

The Thomas Brush Show

Welcome to The Thomas Brush Show, where we talk to indie game developers who make a living creating indie games, full time! I will also sometimes talk to other creatives, like film-makers, YouTubers, and artists.

Author

Thomas Brush

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.fulltimegamedev.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 021 - How He Made $3,000,000 From His Indie Game 04.11.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Julian Ball, creator of Len's Island about how he made 3 million bucks before evening finishing his game... ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Play Len's Island: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1335830/Lens_Island/

Ep. 020 - How This Game Dev Got 150,000 Wishlists In A Month 25.10.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with David Wehle about his next game, and how he took a massive gamble on a dream project. ► Support David and enroll in his course: https://courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked?coupon_code=WHSTHOMAS80&product_id=3035771 ► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1559720/We_Harvest_Shadows/ ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: ht...

Ep. 019 - How To Make Money As A Game Dev 13.09.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Eli Brewer about how he makes a full time income with his small indie games! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Follow Eli on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/treefallstudios ► Check out Eli's game "The Perplexing Orb: Bounce Challenge": https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4947-PPSA230...

Ep. 018 - 10 Years Of Game Dev Experience In 20 Minutes 23.08.2024

In this podcast episode, I share my exact blueprint of what I've learned in 10 years of game dev, all broken down into 20 minutes... ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4   Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your sto...

Ep. 017 - He Knew Nothing.... But Got His Indie Game Published 21.08.2024

In this podcast episode,  I chat with Devon Parsons about how he went full time indie with no knowledge of game dev! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar   ► Wishlist Elements: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1468110/Elements/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making...

Ep. 016 - Is The Indie Game Dream Still A Thing? 02.08.2024

In this podcast episode,  I chat with Josh Chambers, the creator of Layers Deep,  about how he went full time with just a concept! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Layers Deep: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870250/Layers_Deep/   ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a f...

Ep. 015 - How This Game Dev Made Over $1,000,000 26.07.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Danny Weinbaum about how he made his massively successful indie game. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Wishlist Songs of Glimmerwick: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706510/Songs_of_Glimmerwick/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning...

Ep. 014 - How This Game Dev Got 100,000 Wishlists In A Week 12.07.2024

In this podcast episode, Gavin Eisenbeigz, the creator of Choo Choo Charles, and I discuss how he got 100,000 wishlists for the second time! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Wishlist Cuffbust: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/CUFFBUST/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning...

Ep. 013 - I Quit My Job To Make Games ALONE 05.07.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Thomas Stewart, who's one of my Full Time Game Dev students and the creator of Tanks But No Tanks and Bridges & Docks. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Get Bridges & Docks:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741090/Bridges__Docks/ ► Get Tanks But No Tanks:  https://store.steamp...

Ep. 012 - How My Game Made $150,000 With NO EXPERIENCE 21.06.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Chris Stair, creator of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, about how he made $150,000 with no experience. ► Learn to make 6-figures with a demo: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/61024 ► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614440/B_Path_of_the_Teal_Lotus/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by...

Ep. 011 - How To Make A Viral Indie Game 19.06.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Square Glade Games about how they got 100,000 wish lists for their game! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Outbound: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2681030/Outbound/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie gam...

Ep. 010 - Why This Halo Developer Went Indie (And Completely Solo!) 04.04.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Joe Winter, creator of Song of Iron, and why he left Triple A to become an indie! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar   ► Wishlist Song of Iron 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1979660/Song_of_Iron_2/   ► Get Song of Iron: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1258220/Song_of_Iron/ ► What I...

Ep. 009 - "I Quit My Job To Make My Indie Game" 18.03.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with   Kyle Banks about how he went full time to make his game. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Farewell North: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1432850/Farewell_North/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie...

Ep. 008 - The Long, Perilous Journey of Creating Cult Of The Lamb 08.03.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jimp of Massive Monster, the artist behind Cult of the Lamb's massive success. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar   ► Get the NEW Cult of the Lamb DLC: https://www.cultofthelamb.com/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own ind...

Ep. 006 - How This Game Dev Sold 50,000+ Copies of His Game 08.02.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jason Smith who's game Cultic sold over 50,000 copies!  ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar   ► You can get Cultic here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684930/CULTIC/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie game...

Ep. 007 - How This Game Dev Sold 1,000,000 Copies of His Game (In A WEEK) 08.02.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jay Armstrong of Massive Monster, who sold over 1,000,000 copies of Cult of Lamb in a week. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar   ► Get the NEW Cult of the Lamb DLC: https://www.cultofthelamb.com/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making...

Ep. 005 - How This Game Dev Got 100 Million Views In 1 Day 07.02.2024

In this podcast episode, I chat with Gavin Eisenbeigz  @TwoStarGames , one of my favorite devs who hit the jackpot after his game Choo-Choo Charles got over 100 million views in 1 day. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar   ► Subscribe to  @TwoStarGames to stay up to date on his dev logs! ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/j...

Ep. 004 - Making 90s Games Full Time 01.07.2022

In this podcast episode I interview Aaron Gwynaire of Defy Reality Entertainment, and we discuss how he was able to follow his passion for game development and find a publisher for his Myst inspired Point and Click game. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar   ► Wishlist Aaron's Game Neyyah here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1289...

Ep. 003 - Being A Solo Dev Is Horrifying 30.06.2022

In this podcast episode I interview Bobby (AKA Mystive Dev), and we discuss how he was able to market his horror game Mirror Forge by getting his community involved in its development. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar   ► Wishlist Mirror Forge here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1807200/Mirror_Forge/  ► Follow Bobby's on...

Ep. 002 - The Married, Full Time Indie Dev Team 29.06.2022

In this podcast episode I interview Tony Howard-Arian and Abby Howard of Black Tabby Games, and we discuss how they balance life and work as they create their game Scarlet Hollow full time in their apartment.  ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar   ► Wishlist Tony and Abby's game Scarlet Hollow on Steam: https://store.steampowere...

Ep. 001 - He Quit His Job To Make A Game 24.06.2022

In this podcast episode I interview David Mauro of Die Soft Games, and we discuss his game Little Nemo and how game devs can find their game's inspiration to find an audience.   ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar   ► Support David's Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diesoft/little-nemo   ► Fol...

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