Best game and app stores
A shortlist of platforms in the "Game and app stores like Steam" category - where to earn in this space. The type page lists every option.
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple App Store
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App store | $99 per year, 15%-30% commission | Bank transfer | 2008 |
Chrome Web Store
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Extension store | $5 one-time dev fee, external monetization only | No native payouts since 2021 | 2010 |
Epic Games Store
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Game store | Keep 88%, 100% of first $1M per product/yr | Bank transfer | 2018 |
Fab
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Game asset marketplace | 88/12 split in favor of creators | Bank transfer | 2024 |
GameDev Market
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Game asset marketplace | Seller keeps min 70% | PayPal | 2014 |
Gamejolt
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Indie game marketplace | Seller sets cut, default keep 90% | PayPal via Game Jolt Wallet | 2002 |
Google Play Console
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App store | $25 one-time registration, 15%-30% commission | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Microsoft Store
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App store | 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Roblox
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Game creation platform | DevEx - exchange earned Robux for cash | Bank transfer (DevEx) | 2006 |
Steam
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Game store | $100 per game via Steam Direct, ~30% store cut | Bank transfer | 2003 |
Tebex
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Digital goods platform | 5% per transaction + plan fees | Bank transfer, PayPal, 7-day rolling | 2011 |
TurboSquid
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3D model marketplace | 40% base royalty up to 80% exclusive | PayPal, Bank transfer | 2000 |
Unity Asset Store
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Game asset marketplace | Publisher keeps 70% | Bank transfer, PayPal | 2010 |
itch.io
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Indie game marketplace | Free - creators choose their revenue split | PayPal | 2013 |
Apple App StorePublish iPhone and iPad apps through the Apple Developer Program - 99 dollars a year, with commission of 15%-30% on sales.
developer.apple.com42 viewsChrome Web StoreA store where developers publish browser extensions and can charge or monetize them.
chromewebstore.google.com54 viewsEpic Games StoreEpic PC store with open self-publishing and a creator-friendly 88/12 revenue split for developers.
store.epicgames.com39 viewsFabEpic Games unified marketplace (successor to the Unreal Marketplace and Sketchfab store) where creators sell 3D assets, environments, and to…
fab.com43 viewsGameDev MarketAn indie-focused marketplace for 2D art, audio, and game assets where creators set prices and earn per sale.
gamedevmarket.net58 viewsGamejoltA community marketplace where indie developers share and sell their games.
gamejolt.com45 viewsGoogle Play ConsolePublish Android apps and games to billions of devices - one-time 25 dollar registration, with Google taking 15%-30% of sales.
play.google.com44 viewsMicrosoft StoreA store where developers publish and sell Windows apps and games.
apps.microsoft.com48 viewsRobloxThe platform where anyone can build games and exchange earned Robux for real money through DevEx - creators earned over 1.5 billion dollars…
create.roblox.com43 viewsSteamThe dominant PC game store - publish via Steam Direct for a 100 dollar fee per game, recoupable once it earns 1,000 dollars.
store.steampowered.com44 viewsTebexA platform letting game-server creators sell in-game items, ranks, and digital goods.
tebex.io47 viewsTurboSquidThe leading 3D model marketplace, owned by Shutterstock, where artists sell models for games, film, and visualization.
turbosquid.com37 viewsUnity Asset StoreThe marketplace for Unity game assets - publishers sell models, tools, and scripts to millions of developers.
assetstore.unity.com43 viewsitch.ioThe open marketplace for indie games and game assets - free to publish, and creators choose their own revenue split with the platform.
itch.io53 views