Thu. Mar 19th, 2026

Indie Developer Cried on Stream When He Learned How Much His Game Earned in a Week on Steam

The launch of the strategic tower defense game Tangy TD has proven to be an extraordinary success. The project, developed by indie creator Cakez, was released on Steam and quickly captured the attention of the gaming community not only with its gameplay but also with its impressive financial performance. After many years of painstaking work on the game, Cakez shared his emotions during a livestream upon discovering that Tangy TD generated nearly $250,000 in revenue during its first week post-release. His net profit amounted to approximately $197,000, which brought him to tears of joy live on air.

By Artemius Grimthorne

Artemius Grimthorne Independent journalist based in Manchester, covering the intersection of technology and society. Over seven years investigating cyber threats, scientific breakthroughs and their impact on daily life. Started as a technical consultant before transitioning to journalism, specializing in digital security investigations.

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