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StickyDevelopersPackaging Your Unity Game for itch.io: A Step-by-Step Guide

This post will guide you through packaging your Unity game on Windows for a smooth upload and download experience for yo...

started by leafo Nov 02, 2023

7 replies

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MeFox66

15 days ago

StickyDevelopersTips for reducing the size of your build

If you’ve ever tried to upload a larger game to itch.io, you may have noticed that we have a default file size limit...

started by leafo May 28, 2023

3 replies

3,675 views

SimonSito07

Dec 26, 2023

StickySellingHow to host a bundle with open submissions using itch.io Jams

You may have seen some of the larger bundles that itch.io has hosted where we have an open submission period for partici...

started by leafo May 23, 2023

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StickyHow to leave a video comment or reply

You can embed YouTube and Vimeo videos directly into your comments and posts on itch.io. In order to do this, just paste...

started by leafo Aug 25, 2016

16 replies

6,350 views

DevRoids

1 day ago

DevelopersConfused about uploading game/playing in browser

Hello all, I created a game via Unity and I initially exported it as a WebGL game, but the lighting doesn't look anywher...

started by Nebulosus Feb 20, 2019

16 replies

6,490 views

Gedig

Aug 21, 2019

Bitsy

If you didn't know........ 'Bitsy' is so fantastically great!! Look for it here!

started by chipper35 Feb 04, 2019

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When to post to Release Announcement?

Hi, I'm working on my first game and have a playable alpha release. I'm looking for feedback. I posted about it in the G...

started by WillToPower Dec 31, 2018

2 replies

1,508 views

epicos

Aug 19, 2019

DevelopersAre their any CSS templates for Itch?

Title ^^

started by Little Big Godot Dec 26, 2018

2 replies

1,300 views

Little Big Godot

Jul 05, 2019

SellingDo I need an ABN/Business License to sell games on itch.io?

Hello Everyone! If anyone knows the answer to my question in the title of this post, please let me know! Thank you!

started by Little Missy Otome® Sep 26, 2018

2 replies

2,346 views

Claudine3

Aug 14, 2019

DevelopersAt long last, basic tax information for game dev selling in USA sites like itch...

Español - http://unknowns-blog.mozello.com/params/post/1555874/basica-informacion-en-usa-i... English - http://unknowns...

started by firecat Jul 04, 2018

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AccountsEasy understanding of tax information for Immigrant Dreamers

This guide is not absolutely true for everyone who may be a Dreamer. Please seek legal help if you do plan on selling ga...

started by firecat May 31, 2018

1 reply

892 views

leafo

Jun 01, 2018

SellingHow to start to share game / get more views?

Hello everyone! I did release my game for like 4 days ago, and I got around 240 views. Any ideas how to share my game so...

started by Micho May 07, 2018

32 replies

8,223 views

Moga

Jun 19, 2019

SellingPayout destination issue: how to solve

Hey, everyone. If your Payouts page in the dashboard suddenly says you have no payout destination connected where the In...

started by No Time To Play Apr 15, 2018

2 replies

816 views

Exodus-Indiedev

Apr 15, 2018

DistributionHow can I create a good looking trailer with limited resources?

Hello everyone! I'll get straight to it. I want to get more views and downloads on my game. This is why I want a good tr...

started by Jort Driegen Apr 02, 2018

6 replies

1,009 views

Green Frisbee Games

Apr 15, 2019

DistributionHow to get people to download my game

Hello Guys, I have had few games uploaded but I don't really have that much downloads most of the time not even one down...

started by Tronix Mar 10, 2018

8 replies

4,101 views

game itch.ia

Aug 27, 2023

DevelopersCommunity Engagement, Email, and Message Boards

Hi guys! I am developing a multiplayer versus game, and I'm wondering what are the best ways to encourage community enga...

started by lunarsignals Dec 11, 2017

2 replies

1,001 views

lunarsignals

Dec 14, 2017

DevelopersUpdating a game

Hello If I upload my game and then want to update it, do I just replace my upload files with the new ones, and do the pe...

started by Cyad Games Aug 26, 2017

5 replies

8,435 views

Lost Frame Development

Mar 24, 2019

DevelopersCan I host my own game jam?

Hosting your own jam is an awesome way to bring creative minds together for an event or cause that's important to you. I...

started by LadyAijou Jan 26, 2017

1 reply

3,203 views

helpmeiminaplant

Mar 17, 2023

SellingUsing coupon codes to offer a discount on your project

Offering coupon codes for your project is a handy way to give a discount to present or future buyers. You have several o...

started by LadyAijou Jan 26, 2017

1 reply

5,723 views

DevilsWork.shop

Jun 19, 2017

DevelopersHow to use comments to get feedback on your project

Comments sections have something of a reputation for housing negative remarks and being a source of issues for content c...

started by LadyAijou Jan 24, 2017

1 reply

4,386 views

WarpZone

Mar 25, 2018

DistributionHow can I password protect my project page?

For the purpose of closed testing, or limiting access to a project, adding a password is an easy way to control who can...

started by LadyAijou Jan 24, 2017

4,867 views

No replies yet

DevelopersWhat makes a good description for a game?

A game's description section is an important tool for helping your buyers to understand your project, and gain their att...

started by LadyAijou Jan 20, 2017

4,470 views

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SellingHow do I determine the best price for my project?

Pricing can be a sticky issue for indie creators, especially those looking to sell a product commercially for the first...

started by LadyAijou Jan 20, 2017

2 replies

4,883 views

SebastianWardana

Jun 12, 2018

DevelopersUsing tagging to improve traffic to your page

When you publish your project, one of the goals will be to bring traffic to your new page. One way to do this is by util...

started by LadyAijou Jan 17, 2017

3,398 views

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