[hackable_sand]

It's the "trying" part that taints the stew.

Make art that is truthful and your audience will find you.

[dleslie]

Knowing your audience is the most important step in serving them content they want.

[Ruthalas]

I think you are saying something fundamentally different than the parent comment.

I think they are saying 'make something that appeals specifically to you as the creator, and it will resonate with some people out there'.

I personally agree that this seems top result in works I enjoy. (As evidenced by behind-the-scenes content or interviews with creators espousing a similar philosophy.)

[dleslie]

I think my advice still follows. If you're making a game for yourself, then it's best to know and understand yourself. There's often a difference between what people think they want and what will actually bring them joy.