Steam and itch.io: 5 platforms where you can publish your games
For beginner indie developers, we have compiled a list of platforms where you can publish your games. Read more below.
Author - Mansur Ismagulov
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Steam requires a $100 fee to publish games. Epic Games Store gives developers 88% of the revenue and supports both PC and consoles. itch.io takes a 10% cut from sales, focusing on indie games. GOG.com specializes in DRM-free games and offers GOG Galaxy. Yandex Games allows adding new or existing games via SDK with monetization customization.
Steam
This is the largest platform for digital game distribution, allowing both independent developers and major publishers to sell their games. To list a game, a one-time fee of $100 is required.
Epic Games Store
An alternative platform for digital game distribution, offering developers more favorable terms. Games listed on the Epic Games Store can be available for both personal computers and consoles. You will keep 88% of the sales revenue, and you can track sales progress using built-in analytics tools.
itch.io
itch.io is a simple and free way to discover indie games and share your own online. By default, the site takes 10% of each sale. The platform focuses on independent games and provides greater freedom for developers.
GOG.com
A digital platform specializing in classic and independent games, as well as DRM-free games. Additionally, the platform is known for the GOG Galaxy program, which provides game management and social interaction features.
Yandex Games
You can add both brand-new games and those already published on other platforms. Create an engaging browser game, connect it to the platform using the Yandex Games SDK, configure monetization through the developer console, and start earning!
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