r/truegaming rules, stats, and what to post

A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/truegaming: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.

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Current public stats

Members: 1,486,306
Verified: September 19, 2026
Category: Hobby and enthusiast communities

Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.

Rule summary

Discuss Gaming: - All discussion must be about gaming - All threads must be designed as a basis for discussion
Be Civil: - No discrimination or “isms” of any kind (racism, sexism, etc) - No personal attacks - No trolling - Engage in good faith with the points the person you're replying to is making
Specificity, Clarity, Detail and Effort: - Address a concrete topic - Clearly define the purpose of your post - Do not use generative AI - Use sufficient detail and examples from multiple sources
No Advice: This subreddit shouldn't be used for advice of any kind.
No List Posts: See more detail on what a list post is: https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/wiki/rules/#wiki_list_posts
No Inflammatory Posts: - Drama - Memes - Shitposts - Rants - Hot Takes - Speculation
No Promotion: No Promotion
No threads in the style of...: - Non-exhaustive list: - /r/shouldIbuythisgame - /r/askreddit - /r/patientgamers - /r/DAE - /r/tipofmyjoystick - /r/showerthoughts
No Retired Topics: See more detail here: https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/wiki/retired/
No Handouts: - No Donations - No Giveaways - No Fundraising
Reviews must follow these guidelines: See more detail here: https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/wiki/rules/#wiki_reviews
Surveys must follow these guidelines: See more detail here: https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/wiki/rules/#wiki_surveys
External Links must follow these guidelines: See more detail here: https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/wiki/rules/#wiki_external_links
Automod Restrictions: Accounts must be at least one month old Top level comments must be at least 100 characters in length

Works well

A deep analysis of how a specific game mechanic evolved across multiple titles, with examples from several sources.
A discussion about how narrative design in a particular genre has changed over time, grounded in specific games.
An exploration of a design philosophy shared across several games, with concrete examples and a clear purpose statement.
A thoughtful comparison of how two games approach the same theme, designed to invite discussion rather than rank them.

Avoid

Any post that promotes a product, service, or brand, since the rule No Promotion is absolute.
Using generative AI to write your post, since the rule Specificity, Clarity, Detail and Effort bans it.
Asking for advice of any kind, since the rule No Advice prohibits it.
Posting memes, rants, hot takes, drama, shitposts, or speculation, since the rule No Inflammatory Posts removes them.
Creating list posts, since the rule No List Posts removes them.
Posting about a retired topic without checking the wiki first, since the rule No Retired Topics applies.

What r/truegaming Is For

This community is dedicated to meaningful, insightful, and high-quality discussion on all topics gaming. Every thread must be designed as a basis for discussion, not as a place to get advice, promote something, or post a quick take. The people who post here want depth, concrete topics, and examples from multiple sources.

Rules That Matter Before Posting

The rules that decide whether a marketing-adjacent post survives are No Promotion, Specificity Clarity Detail and Effort, No Advice, No Inflammatory Posts, External Links must follow these guidelines, and Automod Restrictions. The rule No Promotion is stated plainly with no exceptions. The rule Specificity Clarity Detail and Effort requires you to address a concrete topic, clearly define the purpose of your post, use sufficient detail and examples from multiple sources, and bans generative AI. The rule Automod Restrictions requires accounts to be at least one month old and top level comments to be at least 100 characters in length.

What To Post

A good post here is a thoughtful discussion about gaming that addresses a concrete topic with sufficient detail and examples from multiple sources. You should clearly define the purpose of your post and make sure it invites genuine discussion rather than asking for advice or promoting anything. If you want to include an external link, check the wiki guidelines first under the rule External Links must follow these guidelines. If you want to post a review or a survey, each has its own wiki guidelines you must follow. Your account must be at least one month old, and your top level comments must be at least 100 characters in length.

What To Avoid

Any form of promotion will get your post removed under the rule No Promotion. Using generative AI is banned under the rule Specificity, Clarity, Detail and Effort. Asking for advice of any kind is removed under the rule No Advice. Posting memes, rants, hot takes, drama, shitposts, or speculation is removed under the rule No Inflammatory Posts. List posts are removed under the rule No List Posts. Threads styled after other subreddits are removed under the rule No threads in the style of. Retired topics are removed under the rule No Retired Topics. Donations, giveaways, and fundraising are removed under the rule No Handouts.

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Common questions about r/truegaming

Can I promote my game or gaming product here?

No. The rule No Promotion allows no promotion of any kind.

Can I use AI to help write my post?

No. The rule Specificity, Clarity, Detail and Effort explicitly says Do not use generative AI.

Can I post a review?

Reviews must follow the guidelines in the wiki, so check there before posting one.

Can I post a survey?

Surveys must follow the guidelines in the wiki, so check there before posting one.

Are there account or comment requirements?

Accounts must be at least one month old, and top level comments must be at least 100 characters in length.

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