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Yes, unless you build everything from the game engine to the distribution channel yourself, there is a cost to doing business. IIRC Epic Games Store offers a mo
by 1323portloo 3y ago
Yes, unless you build everything from the game engine to the distribution channel yourself, there is a cost to doing business. IIRC Epic Games Store offers a more reasonable 88%/12% revenue split, while Steam uses the same rapacious split as Apple and GOG at 70%/30%.
- minimaul 3y agoHowever, Steam offers more eyeballs, and in particular, more eyeballs that actually buy games. The extra 18% doesn't feel as unreasonable when you get to make a lot more sales.
- gumballindie 3y agoCool, that's why godot and open source are much more reasonable paths moving forward.