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itch.io vs Steam

A side-by-side comparison of itch.io and Steam — how they pay, where they work, and who they are for.

	itch.io The open marketplace for indie games and game assets - free to publish, and creators choose their own revenue… Visit	Steam The dominant PC game store - publish via Steam Direct for a 100 dollar fee per game, recoupable once it earns… Visit
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	Free - creators choose their revenue split	$100 per game via Steam Direct, ~30% store cut
Withdraw via	PayPal	Bank transfer
Availability	Worldwide	Worldwide
Founded	2013	2003
Headquarters	—	Bellevue, Washington, US (Valve)
Popularity	7 views · 0 likes	8 views · 0 likes