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The 7-Day Finish Checklist: How to Ship Your Game Prototype Fast

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Struggling to finish your indie game project? You’re not alone. Many developers get stuck between a playable prototype and a polished, published build. That’s why we created the 7-Day Finish Checklist — a practical, day-by-day guide to help you stay motivated, focused, and on track to launch your game within a single week.

This checklist breaks down the entire process from scope definition to promotion, covering everything you need:

How to trim your project scope so you don’t get overwhelmed

Preparing and organizing your assets for a professional look

Polishing core gameplay mechanics to ensure a smooth player experience

Triaging and fixing critical bugs to avoid frustrating crashes

Enhancing user interface and accessibility for clearer navigation

Testing your game thoroughly and iterating on feedback

Publishing and promoting your game to get the attention it deserves

Whether you’re a solo developer or part of a small team, this checklist helps you cut through the noise of endless tasks and tools, giving you clear, actionable steps each day. Perfect for Unity users building for PC, or anyone wanting to move past “prototype limbo” and start making real progress.

Download the checklist now and unlock the power of focused finishing. Get ready to ship a game you’re proud of - fast.