SoloMode review
A focused workspace for solo developers planning games and researching Steam markets.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
SoloMode is a project management application for solo indie game developers who want planning tools and Steam market research in one workspace. It brings together drag-and-drop task boards, milestone tracking, a markdown game design document editor, and research tools for Steam pricing, genres, catalog listings, and review sentiment. The task boards can organize work by discipline, priority, and system, while milestones add deadlines and progress bars. It is most relevant to individual developers managing their own projects rather than teams needing extensive collaboration or production-management depth.
The pricing structure is straightforward. Game Jam is free forever and includes one project, a drag-and-drop task board, a markdown GDD editor with live preview, and milestone tracking. Pro Developer costs $14 per month on monthly billing and includes everything in Free, plus unlimited projects, Steam market research, and priority support. The published pricing details also show a 30-day free trial. The pricing page displays Monthly and Yearly tabs, while the visible Pro Developer price is monthly. For a solo developer working on one game jam or early project, the free plan covers the core planning workflow; developers managing multiple projects or needing Steam research should consider Pro Developer.
SoloMode’s standout focus is the connection between production planning and Steam research. Developers can browse the Steam catalog, compare pricing, examine review sentiment, and research genre tags alongside project tasks and design documentation. That narrow combination may help when market context is part of the planning process, without requiring a separate workspace for these functions. The trade-off is scope: the product is web-only, collaboration is limited, and its production-management depth is not positioned for larger teams. Choose SoloMode for an individual developer who values Steam-oriented research and a compact planning workspace; choose an alternative if team collaboration or deeper production management is central.
SoloMode pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines task boards, milestones, GDDs, and Steam research
- Categorizes tasks by discipline, priority, and system
- Free Game Jam plan includes boards, GDD editing, and milestones
- Where it doesn't
- Free Game Jam plan supports one project
- Collaboration and production-management depth are limited
- Available on the web only
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