In just 1 week you have:- Paid for my wedding- Paid to fix my bathroom that flooded Oct 2024- Paid to replace my broken Dryer- Paid for Nugget’s future allergy medicationThat’s the impact you’re having on my life.From the bottom of my heart – thank you!🤎💚 https://t.co/8YqKUGec58 pic.twitter.com/FLBmcsF9ePNovember 17, 2025
For many aspiring developers, PeekingBoo’s candid account is a clear reminder that positive reviews and critical attention don’t automatically translate into financial security. Windswept is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam and the Epic Games Store, which highlights how difficult it can be for small teams to turn visibility into sustainable income.
On November 30 — 19 days after launch — PeekingBoo posted an update saying he’d since “broke even,” meaning sales have recouped the game’s development costs. From that point forward any additional revenue is profit, but it remains uncertain whether earnings will be sufficient to cover personal and family needs or to fund future projects. Read the developer update here.
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