Anyone else feels it impossible to get traction or engagement?

I recently put two of my projects on itch. I didn't have any delusions that what I'm working on would just blow up. But what I find interesting is how little traction I'm able to make.

When I make updates, I post across socials Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and linkedin. No matter what I post it seems to rarely break ten reactions.

As a disclaimer, I would love to make money off of the projects I'm working on, but at this current moment in time I just want to share it with people. But it's seem to be very difficult.

Is anyone else going through the same issue or feeling like, no one cares?

Is it truly impossible to get people to engage and make traction on your projects with out dropping money on boosting every post you make?