Indie game developers face many challenges. The right platform showcases creativity, connects with fans, and has monetization in mind.
That’s where Itch.io comes in. It’s more than just a marketplace for indie games. It’s a community of passionate gamers and developers. And it’s also a powerful tool for creating amazing pages for your games with no coding required.
In this article, I’ll show you how I used Itch.io to create stunning pages for my games with ease and how you can do the same.
You can find my games here.
What is a Itch.io?
Itch.io is a website where you can upload, sell, and distribute your games. It is also a community where you can discover and play thousands of games from other indie developers. More about Itch.io here.
Why is it great for developers?
- It’s a simple and free way to distribute indie games online, with no approval or restrictions
- Developers have full control over their game pages, and pricing.
- Large supportive community of indie game enthusiasts.
- Game jams, contests, and forums to showcase their work and get feedback.
Why is it great for gamers?
- Diverse library of obscure, artistic, experimental, and unique indie games.
- You can support your favorite developers by paying what you want, leaving a tip, or buying their merch.
- Gamers can leave comments, feedback, ratings, and reviews for the games they play.
Steps to Upload Your Game to Itch.io
1. Sign into your Itch.io account, If you don’t have one already you can sign up with your email address.
2. Click on the Upload new project button on the top right corner of the website. Then enter information about your game, such as title, description, genre, and platform.
3. After uploading your files, configure settings, such as price, visibility, analytics, and more. You can also add additional pages for your game, such as a developer log. You can also enable comments, ratings, and donations for your game page.
4. When you finished with the settings, you can preview your game page and see how it looks. If you are happy with it, you can click on the Publish button and make your game live on Itch.io.
5. That’s it, You have successfully uploaded your game to Itch.io!
You Can find My Itch.io games and profile here.
Conclusion
Itch.io is a fantastic platform. With its easy-to-use interface, flexible customization options, and active community, offering a multitude of benefits for both developers and gamers alike.
I hope this has provided you with valuable insights and inspired you to upload some of your own games.
Thank you.