Steam Curator Etiquette - How often should I contact curators?

[Ronin5588]

If I wanted curators to review my game, how often should I reach out to them or follow up with them? Is there a preferred limit or an etiquette that curators prefer as to how often you should contact them? I'd be grateful for any help or advice. Thank you!

[mimizukari]

first off, unless ur like an AAA developer or something, don't even bother. random games aren't gonna receive a good review from anyone... the smallest projects I can think of that have are like illwinter games, but those r like 20 years into development.

[Drab]

Originally posted by Ronin5588:

If I wanted curators to review my game, how often should I reach out to them or follow up with them? Is there a preferred limit or an etiquette that curators prefer as to how often you should contact them? I'd be grateful for any help or advice. Thank you!

One time.

[Ronin5588]

Originally posted by Yuiko:

first off, unless ur like an AAA developer or something, don't even bother. random games aren't gonna receive a good review from anyone... the smallest projects I can think of that have are like illwinter games, but those r like 20 years into development.

I work for an international game developer. I wouldn't say we're AAA but we've been around for 12 years. Should I still not bother?

Originally posted by Drab:

Originally posted by Ronin5588:

If I wanted curators to review my game, how often should I reach out to them or follow up with them? Is there a preferred limit or an etiquette that curators prefer as to how often you should contact them? I'd be grateful for any help or advice. Thank you!

One time.

Fair enough.

[mimizukari]

unless you're producing truly quality games, then I'd still say so. I absolutely dislike getting so many requests from small-time developers... basically if they can't make something atleast synthetic-reality well of souls level, then pass. (project's been in alpha for a looong time, but it's still better than 90%+ of indie games on steam)

[MancSoulja]

Most curators worth their salt will reach out to you via the distribute link on your press kit.

Have you considered using a service like Key Mailer? It will let you vet potential curators based on their social influence.

As for contact. I would contact them on a weekly basis, some curators hoard keys and never get round to reviews unlesss you poke them with a big stick. Don't let them make you think that they are doing you a favour. You're the one in control.

[Ronin5588]

Originally posted by Yuiko:

unless you're producing truly quality games, then I'd still say so. I absolutely dislike getting so many requests from small-time developers... basically if they can't make something atleast synthetic-reality well of souls level, then pass. (project's been in alpha for a looong time, but it's still better than 90%+ of indie games on steam)

That's fair. Let's say this is a quality RTS, what would be your personal/preferred limit of requests from a developer? One and done or would it be okay for them to follow up with you in case you were busy?

Originally posted by MancSoulja:

Most curators worth their salt with reach out to you via the distribute link on your press kit.

Have you considered using a service like Key Mailer? It will let you vet potential curators based on their social influence.

As for contact. I would contact them on a weekly basis, some curators hoard keys and never get round to reviews unlesss you poke them with a big stick. Don't let them make you think that they are doing you a favour. You're the one with control.

Key mailer? Is that the same as "Curator Connect"? So, it's cool to follow up once a week? Haha, "control" does sound good.