I didn't check this for quite some time, now I wanted to see if there's a new version ... really, Steam? Why?

I buy on platforms like itch.io, fireflowergames or gamejolt, so I don't have to use Steam. I am so sick of Steam.

Is there any way I can use this without having to run it on Steam?

I wanted to play this but there is no download link anymore.  I have it on Steam but sometimes the Internet connection is lost so I prefer the offline version.

I don't suppose you would consider bringing back the DRM-FREE version back later down the track after the steam version has fully released? (I realise as it's early access it can be more difficult).  The original DRM-FREE builds were one of the great things I liked about supporting the original...

I only ever received a key for the SteamVR through itch, even though I initially bought the non steam version. Will itch buyers receive a key for the non-VR version eventually?

Was going to buy this but it says Steam only :(

Yeah. I'm told a DRM-free version is planned later down the track. I'm definitely all in on this one, but I'll wait for the DRM-free version.

I've accidentally bought this on Itch thinking I'd get a DRM-free copy of the emulator to use offline, but all I got was a Steam key. If I wanted the version tied to Steam, I'd buy it on Steam. It sucks since now I'll have to find an older build on other sites even though I paid for the emulator here.