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How This Indie Game Went Viral: The Baby in Yellow’s 300 Million Download Strategy | Greg Lee

Show Notes

Discover how The Baby in Yellow, an indie horror game born from a game jam, exploded to over 300 million downloads — without any marketing budget or VC funding. In this episode, Greg Lee, co-founder of Team Terrible, shares how content creators, viral design strategies, and long-term thinking helped them turn a side project into a global hit. From leaving Rockstar to building a 12-person indie studio, Greg dives deep into:

  • The early days of viral traction
  • Designing for shareability and YouTube
  • Monetization without selling out
  • Building a passionate fanbase
  • Advice for aspiring indie developers

If you’re a game dev, indie founder, or creative entrepreneur, this is your blueprint for building something that markets itself. Learn how to go viral, build a studio, and create lasting IP in the age of short attention spans.

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