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GameDev Market vs Microsoft Store
GameDev Market and Microsoft Store are both game and app stores. Fees — GameDev Market: Seller keeps min 70%. Microsoft Store: 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — GameDev Market: Seller keeps min 70%. Microsoft Store: 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments.
- Only GameDev Market offers PayPal. Only Microsoft Store offers Bank transfer.
- Microsoft Store is the older platform — founded in 2012, 2 years before GameDev Market (2014).
- GameDev Market is based in United Kingdom, Microsoft Store in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose GameDev Market if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
Choose Microsoft Store if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
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GameDev Market
An indie-focused marketplace for 2D art, audio, and game assets where creators set prices and earn per sale.
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Microsoft Store
A store where developers publish and sell Windows apps and games.
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| Type | Game and app stores like Steam | Game and app stores like Steam |
| Category | Games & Apps | Games & Apps |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Seller keeps min 70% | 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments |
| Withdraw via | PayPal | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2014 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Redmond, United States |
| Popularity | 58 views · 0 likes | 48 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GameDev Market or Microsoft Store?
GameDev Market: Seller keeps min 70%. Microsoft Store: 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments.
Where are GameDev Market and Microsoft Store available?
GameDev Market: Worldwide. Microsoft Store: Worldwide.