SoloMode

What SoloMode is

SoloMode is a web project manager built for solo indie game developers, combining project planning, game design documents, and Steam market research. Its kanban board lets users categorize tasks by discipline, priority, and system, then drag them between columns. The GDD editor supports Markdown with live preview, while milestones can have deadlines and completion tracking alongside tasks. Within SoloMode, users can browse Steam’s catalog, compare pricing, read review sentiment, and study genre tags. The free Game Jam plan costs nothing, billed $0/forever, and includes one project, a task board, a Markdown GDD editor, and milestone tracking. The Pro Developer plan costs $14 a month, billed $14/month, and adds unlimited projects, Steam market research, and priority support while including everything in Free. Pro Developer has a 30-day free trial, with no charge until it ends. The product is available on the web.

Who it suits

SoloMode suits solo indie game developers who want task planning and design documents alongside Steam market research. Its free plan is limited to one project, while Pro Developer supports unlimited projects.

Limits

The free Game Jam plan supports one project. Pro Developer offers a 30-day trial, then costs $14 per month.

Getting started

1. Open the SoloMode website in a web browser
2. Choose the free Game Jam plan or the Pro Developer plan
3. Create a project and organize work on the kanban task board
4. Write design documentation in the Markdown GDD editor
5. Set milestone deadlines and track completion
6. Start the Pro Developer 30-day trial to use unlimited projects and Steam market research

Verdict

SoloMode brings project planning, game documentation, and Steam research into one web tool. The free plan covers one project; Pro adds unlimited projects and market research for $14 a month.