The Game Design Round Table

Author: Dirk Knemeyer & David V. Heron

Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.
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Navigating Steam Market Saturation with John Schaefer
Episode 400
Thursday, 5 November, 2026

Host Dirk Knemeyer and co-host David Heron are joined by returning guest John Schaefer, former lead designer of Civilization V and creator of At the Gates. In this episode, the panel dives into the realities of Steam market saturation, exploring how the influx of over 23,000 new games per year has fundamentally altered game development and distribution.