r/gamingsuggestions rules, stats, and what to post
Know the rules before you post. So easy grandma can do it.
- To post
- No minimum in the rules
- To comment
- No minimum in the rules
- Self-promotion
- Banned
- Links
- Allowed with conditions
- Do not link to piracy, key resellers, or your own promotional content.
- Promo risk
- High
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 15 years
- Since Oct 2011
About r/gamingsuggestions
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/gamingsuggestions: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/gamingsuggestions rules on Reddit.
r/gamingsuggestions rules
7 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
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.
- 2
Don't insult, harass, threaten, or stalk users
Really don't do anything that would make other users feel unwelcome or uncomfortable.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
No porn or graphic imagery
Self explanatory, this is a SFW sub.
- 6
No surveys or questionnaires
Don't clog up this sub with your survey, questionnaire, or any similar posts.
- 7
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.
What to post in r/gamingsuggestions
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- Asking for recommendations on a specific genre of game for a particular platform.
- Asking for opinions on the current state of a specific type of gaming hardware.
- Asking for advice on what kind of game would fit a certain niche or audience demographic.
- Requesting suggestions for a board game that complements a certain video game experience.
Avoid
- Posting a title that is too vague, such as just saying 'help me find a game'.
- Sharing any links to your own content, including blogs, videos, or private servers, because of “No promotional posts”.
- Mentioning or recommending any games that involve NFT or Pay 2 Earn mechanics.
- Trying to promote your game by linking to a referral site or advertising your product.
Best hours to post in r/gamingsuggestions
No pattern yet. r/gamingsuggestions does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What actually works in r/gamingsuggestions
These are the highest scoring posts Rankhog observed in r/gamingsuggestions over the past month, with what each one did differently. Rankhog watches this community continuously, so it sees posts when they are published and again as they climb.
- Upvotes
- 416
- Comments
- 961
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Almost no downvotes (95% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 232
- Comments
- 91
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 130
- Comments
- 178
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Broken into a scannable list
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Almost no downvotes (100% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 111
- Comments
- 66
- Posted
- Nov 8, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 89
- Comments
- 413
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog top tier from a local post-score estimate
- Broken into a scannable list
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Upvotes
- 67
- Comments
- 48
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog top tier from a local post-score estimate
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Almost no downvotes (96% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 58
- Comments
- 121
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog top tier from a local post-score estimate
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Upvotes
- 52
- Comments
- 65
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog top tier from a local post-score estimate
- Broken into a scannable list
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Almost no downvotes (97% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 52
- Comments
- 97
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog top tier from a local post-score estimate
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Upvotes
- 48
- Comments
- 38
- Posted
- Nov 8, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog top tier from a local post-score estimate
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Almost no downvotes (95% upvoted)
What r/gamingsuggestions Is For
This community is for people to give and get advice on almost anything gaming related. This includes games, equipment, consoles, hardware, software, board games, gaming books, and paraphernalia. The main goal is to be helpful and point people in the right direction when they are looking for suggestions.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for anyone trying to post something related to promotion are “No promotional posts”, “State your request/suggestion in the post title”, and “No NFT, Pay 2 Earn, or Blockchain game suggestions”.
What To Post
If you are a founder, you should not post directly asking for advice on your game. Instead, you could ask for advice on a general gaming topic that relates to your niche, or perhaps ask for opinions on a specific genre or hardware setup. Always make sure your post title clearly states what you are looking for, and remember to include a platform if you are seeking a specific one.
What To Avoid
You must avoid posting any form of self-promotion, including referral links or links to your own videos or blogs, because “No promotional posts” is extremely strict. You must also avoid making vague requests, which violates the “State your request/suggestion in the post title” rule. Finally, do not mention or link to any NFT or Pay 2 Earn games.
A note from Anthony
It seems like this community is very focused on genuine advice, not marketing. The rule about “No promotional posts” is extremely strict, banning all forms of self-promotion without exception. This means any founder needs to be very careful to frame their post as a genuine request for help, not a disguised advertisement.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog. Every guide is built from the community's own public rules and data, then checked by Rankhog's grounding audit before it goes live.
Common questions about r/gamingsuggestions
What subreddits are similar to r/gamingsuggestions?
Subreddits like r/gamingsuggestions are r/gaming, r/pcgaming, r/GTA, r/truegaming, r/videogames, r/Workers_And_Resources, r/FiveMServers and r/StreamersCheating.
Can I post my game or promote my company in this community?
No, all forms of self-promotion are banned under “No promotional posts”, which covers advertising your game or linking to personal content for gain.
Do I need to specify the platform if I am asking for a game suggestion?
Yes, you must ensure that you include a platform in your post if you are looking for a specific platform, as stated in the community description.
Are blockchain or crypto games allowed in this subreddit?
No, you must not mention or recommend any NFT or Pay 2 Earn games because of the specific rule against them.
Subreddits like r/gamingsuggestions
Other rooms for the same crowd.