
Steam wishlists are a valuable resource for video game developers. While not foolproof, they give developers an idea of how much interest there is in their game. A high number of wishlists can also help studios attract funding or find a publisher. Essentially, the more people who wishlist a game, the better, as Steam automatically notifies them when the game launches, a demo is available, or it goes on sale. That’s why many trailers, particularly for games made by smaller teams, end with a request to add the game to your wishlist – it’s a simple and effective way to support indie developers.