Online Shop for New Video Games – Exclusive Indie Titles (Subscription Required).
Online Shop for New Video Games – Exclusive Indie Titles (Subscription Required).
Hey everyone, I just learned about a new online video game store focused solely on indie titles. The concept is simple: pay a small subscription fee (about $4) and gain access to thousands of independent games. Some will be lesser-known, while others are popular. I believe this could benefit indie developers by letting them compete without facing AAA giants, potentially attracting more interest from players. What do you think?
I believe there are numerous strong, experienced platforms for indie developers to share their games. To thrive, these services need to provide excellent value for both players and creators. Simply relying on the slogan "indie devs!" won’t cut it if the offering feels pushy or unprofessional.
On Steam creators receive about 30% of their game's earnings, while the goal is to achieve roughly 50 to 60% from this new platform.
Most people don't need extra effort unless they control the hosting themselves. A direct download would let them capture all profits. The real value comes from the existing user community on Steam, which a new platform can't easily replicate. Adding another marketplace won't significantly boost impact unless it draws a large enough following.
Also, note the typical revenue split—Steam keeps 30%, developers get 70%. A different arrangement like 40-60 or 50-50 would be even less favorable.
It seems like the discussion is mainly aimed at fans of indie games who benefit financially from subscriptions over traditional purchases.
Besides the obvious point you mentioned, very few people really think about how much of their spending ends up with the creators. Gaining more control over developers was a key reason behind Epic's business model, and many players still felt upset about past decisions.