Since each dev uploads his files for a game, is it possible to completely remove them? Aka, making you lose access to the game if not previously downloaded?
I ask this because I don't think itch.io keeps recorded files of every upload (like steam for example). So if a game gets removed (by dev, loss of files, whatever) then what happens?
Creators on itch.io are discouraged from deleting their games once they have at least one buyer. They'd have to contact support and give a good reason. However, it's possible to get around that by deleting every file, and it's hard to stop them because creators also need control over their uploads for legitimate reasons. It's best to keep your own backups for that reason.
If any creators are reading this: if you want to take a game off the shelf, you can do that more easily by ticking the "Disable new downloads & purchases" box under the public access setting. That leaves the game available for those who already bought it.
"If any creators are reading this: if you want to take a game off the shelf, you can do that more easily by ticking the "Disable new downloads & purchases" box under the public access setting. That leaves the game available for those who already bought it."
This is actually a neat idea.. I didn't knew it had such an option (as I'm not a dev nor I ever will be, I never read the dev stuff)
Although tbh I find this extremely hard for someone to do (delete on purpose..). But, yeah, keeping the files of our top games is a good idea
