Can I promote my own game here?
No. The rule No promotional posts bans all forms of self-promotion, including advertising your game, and the moderators say there are no loopholes.
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r/gamingsuggestions rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/gamingsuggestions: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 394,993
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Mobile game developers and Android gaming communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Post's title must describe your request/suggestion: Vague requests like "looking for action games" are fine, but titles that give no information such as "help me find a game" are not. The purpose of this rule is to make it easy for suggesters to find requests for the kinds of games they know about. If the title doesn't give a general idea of what your thread will be about, your post will be removed.
- Don't insult, harass, threaten, or stalk users: Really don't do anything that would make other users feel unwelcome or uncomfortable.
- No promotional posts: If you want to recommend a game then recommend a game without linking your youtube video or blog post about it. This isn't the place to promote your content. All forms of self-promotion fall under this rule, including but not limited to referral links, advertising your game, advertising your discord/private server/youtube/twitch or anything else that you might be sharing for personal gain. We follow the spirit of this rule, not the letter of it. There are no loopholes, you will be banned.
- Don't enable, encourage, or link to piracy. This includes key resellers: Piracy-related discussions are fine as long as it doesn't stray into the realm of how/where to do so, nor explicitly telling users to pirate a game, or otherwise acquire it without paying. In regards to emulation suggestions it is assumed you own, or will purchase, the suggested game(s). Comments or posts that leave reasonable doubt to this assumption will be dealt with accordingly.
- No porn or graphic imagery: Self explanatory, this is a SFW sub.
- No surveys or questionnaires: Don't clog up this sub with your survey, questionnaire, or any similar posts.
- No NFT, Pay 2 Earn, or Blockchain game suggestions: These games are by their nature promotional and therefore against rule 3, but now they have their own specific rule to make it abundantly clear that these pyramid schemes and scams are not welcome in this sub.
Works well
- Ask for a game recommendation with a specific title like looking for a short puzzle game on Switch.
- Answer someone's request with a thoughtful, detailed suggestion and no links to your own content.
- Suggest a game in a post title and describe why you like it in the body, without linking your blog or video.
- Ask about gaming hardware or accessories with a clear title that states what you need.
Avoid
- Do not link to your own YouTube, Twitch, blog, Discord, or game, because the moderators ban all forms of self-promotion and say there are no loopholes.
- Do not use vague titles like help me find a game, because your post will be removed under the rule Post's title must describe your request/suggestion.
- Do not mention piracy, link to key resellers, or tell users how to acquire games without paying.
- Do not suggest NFT, Pay 2 Earn, or Blockchain games, as these are called pyramid schemes and scams in the rules.
- Do not post surveys or questionnaires, as the community treats these as clutter.
- Do not share porn or graphic imagery, as the subreddit is SFW.
What r/gamingsuggestions Is For
This community is for giving and getting advice on games, gaming equipment, consoles, hardware, software, board games, gaming books, and anything gaming related. People come here to ask what they should play or buy next, and others point them in the right direction. The description says everyone asking a question just wants advice, so the tone is meant to be helpful and not dismissive. If you are looking for a specific platform, you should include that in your post.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that matters most for anyone with something to promote is No promotional posts. The moderators spell out that all forms of self-promotion fall under this rule, including referral links, advertising your game, and advertising your Discord, YouTube, or Twitch. They follow the spirit of the rule, not the letter, and they say there are no loopholes and you will be banned. The rule No NFT, Pay 2 Earn, or Blockchain game suggestions also matters, because the moderators call these pyramid schemes and scams. The rule Post's title must describe your request/suggestion decides whether your post even stays up, since vague titles get removed. The rule No surveys or questionnaires blocks another common marketing tactic. The rule Don't enable, encourage, or link to piracy also covers key resellers, so avoid those entirely.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine question or suggestion with a clear, specific title. If you are asking for a game recommendation, say what platform you care about and what kind of game you want in the title itself, like looking for a turn based strategy game on PC. If you are suggesting a game, describe it in the title and talk about it in the body without linking to your own content. The community values helpfulness, so the best contribution you can make as a founder is to answer other people's requests with honest, detailed suggestions. You can build trust by being useful, and that trust can carry over to your brand elsewhere, but this subreddit is not a channel for clicks.
What To Avoid
Avoid any form of self-promotion. The rule No promotional posts covers referral links, advertising your game, and linking your YouTube, Twitch, blog, or Discord. The moderators say there are no loopholes and you will be banned. Avoid vague titles that give no information, because the rule Post's title must describe your request/suggestion means posts like help me find a game will be removed. Avoid piracy talk, key resellers, and telling people how to acquire games without paying. Avoid suggesting NFT, Pay 2 Earn, or Blockchain games. Do not post surveys or questionnaires. Do not share porn or graphic imagery. Do not insult, harass, threaten, or stalk users.
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Common questions about r/gamingsuggestions
Can I share a referral link or Discord invite?
No. The rules say all forms of self-promotion fall under the ban, including referral links and advertising your Discord or private server.
Can I suggest a blockchain or Pay 2 Earn game?
No. The rule No NFT, Pay 2 Earn, or Blockchain game suggestions treats these as promotional and unwelcome.
What kind of title do I need?
Your title must give a general idea of what your thread is about. Vague requests like looking for action games are fine, but titles that give no information such as help me find a game are not.
Can I post a survey or questionnaire?
No. The rule No surveys or questionnaires says not to clog up the sub with those.