Itch.io
Itch.io (stylized in all lowercase) is a website for users to host, sell and download indie video games, indie role-playing games, game assets, comics, zines and music. Launched in March 2013 by Leaf Corcoran, the service hosts over 700,000 products as of April 2023.
Screenshot A screenshot of Itch.io in January 2016 | |
Type of site | Video games, tabletop role-playing games, comics, ebooks, game assets |
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| Available in | English |
| Owner | Leaf Corcoran |
| URL | itch |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional (required to upload content, comment, and join game jams) |
| Launched | March 3, 2013 |
| Current status | Online |
| Written in | TypeScript, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, MoonScript |
Due to the amount of freedom developers have on Itch.io, it is regarded as a good way for new video game developers and tabletop role-playing game developers to practice creating games, publicizing them, and start making money from them. Itch.io allows users to host game jams, events where participants have limited time to create a game. Itch.io also allows multiple users to sell their products together in "bundles," which encourages collaboration and mutual support among developers.