TJ Gardner, a self-taught programmer, has earned over £250k from a series of games he created in just 30 minutes. His “Stroke” video games, available on the PlayStation Store for £3.29 each, have been downloaded more than 120,000 times, amassing over £275,000 in sales. The games feature different animals and follow a simple blueprint: you press X to stroke the animal, and the number of strokes is tracked on the screen. Despite their simplicity, the games have proven to be a hit among PlayStation users. The success of these games demonstrates that even simple, interactive experiences can find a market in the gaming industry.
Read more at: https://www.theguardian.com