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GameDev Market vs Steam
GameDev Market and Steam are both game and app stores. Fees — GameDev Market: Seller keeps min 70%. Steam: $100 per game via Steam Direct, ~30% store cut.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — GameDev Market: Seller keeps min 70%. Steam: $100 per game via Steam Direct, ~30% store cut.
- Only GameDev Market offers PayPal. Only Steam offers Bank transfer.
- Steam is the older platform — founded in 2003, 11 years before GameDev Market (2014).
- GameDev Market is based in United Kingdom, Steam in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose GameDev Market if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
Choose Steam if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2003).
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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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Steam
The dominant PC game store - publish via Steam Direct for a 100 dollar fee per game, recoupable once it earns…
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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% | $100 per game via Steam Direct, ~30% store cut |
| Withdraw via | PayPal | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2014 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Bellevue, Washington, US (Valve) |
| Popularity | 58 views · 0 likes | 44 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GameDev Market or Steam?
GameDev Market: Seller keeps min 70%. Steam: $100 per game via Steam Direct, ~30% store cut.
Where are GameDev Market and Steam available?
GameDev Market: Worldwide. Steam: Worldwide.