description itch.io Overview
itch.io is a digital marketplace connecting independent game developers with players seeking unique experiences. It hosts a diverse collection of games, software tools, art assets, and other digital content. The platform’s focus on indie creators provides access to innovative projects often unavailable elsewhere. It's particularly useful for gamers interested in supporting smaller studios and discovering experimental or niche titles, as well as developers looking to share their creations directly with an audience.
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Why do indie developers sell on itch.io instead of only Steam?
Itch.io gives creators more control over pricing, distribution, and page presentation than many larger stores. It is also friendly to game jams, prototypes, zines, tabletop PDFs, and experimental games that may not fit Steam's commercial storefront.
Can creators set their own revenue split on itch.io?
Yes, itch.io is known for its open revenue-sharing model, where creators can choose how much of each sale goes to the platform. That creator-first policy is one reason many small developers publish there.
Is itch.io only for video games?
No, it also hosts game assets, sound packs, tabletop RPGs, comics, tools, and other digital files. The site is still best known for indie games and game jam projects.
How is itch.io connected to game jams?
Itch.io has built-in jam hosting tools for submissions, voting, deadlines, and community pages. Major and tiny jams alike use it because participants can upload playable browser builds, Windows downloads, PDFs, or asset packs in one place.
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