Isn't it a bit unfair to use itch.io to gain popularity for a game but then once everyone loves it, not sell it here? I don't understand.
I don't use STEAM or consoles, I find consoles kinda pointless as I love retro
games like this one and almost all of those come out on PC.
(I actually use Linux but am able to run Windows only games via WINE.)
GOG and ITCH.IO are wonderful alternatives to STEAM, I wish they were
more supported. I realize sometimes DEVS get into contracts where they're
forced to go STEAM only but I also see plenty of games that end up doing
very well that are released on DRM free platforms like ITCH and GOG.
For example, Shovel Knight, the Alwa's series, even Gato Roboto and Dojoran,
which are 1-bit games that appear very similar to this one.
Hoping you are able to reconsider. Either way, the game looks great.