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substackGaming
Playing advanced Dig Dug.
10K
700 paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$8/mo
$80/yr annual option
$4K
700 paid subs
$4K/mo – $4K/mo(±0%)
38.3
106.7
1.45%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
~3x per week
3.0 posts/week
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Besties | 18K | N/A | Free | substack |
| RPG Design Theories | 7K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Post Games | 6K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Game Maker's Toolkit on Substack | 6K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 10K | $4,452 | — |
| Apr 2026 | 10K | $4,452 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
10K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 15 similar-size peers in Gaming have paid tiers
Pricing position
$8/mo vs $5/mo category median (191 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | $8 | $80 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
| Engagement Rate |
| 95/100 |
| 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 75/100 | 25% |
| Say Chess |
| 5K |
| N/A |
| Free |
| substack |