Game Name Generator for Indie Games (Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Cozy)
Pick a mood, roll names, shortlist the ones you like and search itch.io and Steam to see whether the name is already in use.
A good name is easy to say, easy to spell and not already taken by a popular game.
Shortlist
- Click a name to keep it. Then check it on itch.io and Steam.
Choosing a name that works
Say it out loud and spell it to a friend. If they cannot find it on a store search, players will not either.
Search the store, a web search and the domain before you fall in love with a name, and avoid names that are one letter away from a popular game.
When to use it
Naming a game jam entry
Get a working title in a minute so the itch.io page and the build can go up on time.
Finding a Steam page name
Shortlist names, then check Steam and itch.io for clashes before you pay for a store page or a domain.
Naming levels, chapters and items
The same moods work for chapter titles, weapons and places inside the game.
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Questions
Possibly, but check existing trademarks and use before you commit. This is not legal advice.
Use the itch.io and Steam links in the shortlist, then do a normal web search and a domain check.
Yes. A distinctive name is easier to find on search and on stores than a generic one.
Short, easy to spell after hearing it once, and not already used by another game. A name that hints at the genre also helps people who see it in a list.
Avoid it if you can: reviews, videos and links all use the old name. Settle the name before you open the store page.