itch.io vs Epic Games Store

Developers should learn and use itch meets developers should learn about the epic games store to distribute and monetize their games, especially indie developers who benefit from the favorable revenue share. Here's our take.

itch.io

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use itch

Pros

• io when creating and distributing independent games, game jams, prototypes, or experimental digital projects, as it provides a low-barrier entry point with minimal fees and direct creator control
• Related to: game-development, unity

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Epic Games Store

Developers should learn about the Epic Games Store to distribute and monetize their games, especially indie developers who benefit from the favorable revenue share

Pros

• It's also relevant for integrating Epic's services like Unreal Engine, cross-platform play, and the Epic Online Services SDK into game projects
• Related to: unreal-engine, game-development

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use itch.io if: You want io when creating and distributing independent games, game jams, prototypes, or experimental digital projects, as it provides a low-barrier entry point with minimal fees and direct creator control and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Epic Games Store if: You prioritize it's also relevant for integrating epic's services like unreal engine, cross-platform play, and the epic online services sdk into game projects over what itch.io offers.

The Bottom Line

itch.io wins

Developers should learn and use itch