itch.iohttp://itch.iohttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5502525/im-new-to-itchio-and-developingI'm new to Itch.io!! (and developing)https://itch.freezing.top/t/5502525/im-new-to-itchio-and-developingWed, 05 Nov 2025 08:33:43 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2025 08:33:43 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2025 08:33:43 GMTHi everyone! ^^ Thought I'd say hi here just to fit into this community! I'm not sure really what else to say in this post but have a great day :3

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5596279/-are-text-based-games-outdated📝 Are text-based games outdated?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5596279/-are-text-based-games-outdatedSun, 30 Nov 2025 03:43:15 GMTSun, 30 Nov 2025 03:43:15 GMTSun, 30 Nov 2025 18:18:34 GMTI'd like to create text games, but I aren't they outdated?

Do people still buy text games?

How many people if so?

How likely are you to buy a text game rather than playing one for free?

How much more are graphical games valued compared to text games?

Are text games "modern"?

Finally, what do YOU think of text based games?

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5665822/how-important-is-character-progression-for-playersHow important is character progression for players?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5665822/how-important-is-character-progression-for-playersThu, 18 Dec 2025 12:45:59 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 12:45:59 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 12:45:59 GMTHi everyone!

In many games, character progression is a central pillar of the experience. Leveling up, increasing stats, unlocking abilities, or becoming visibly stronger often gives players a clear sense of reward and forward momentum.

That said, not every game relies on numerical progression. Some experiences focus more on atmosphere, storytelling, exploration, or puzzle-solving, where progress is less about stats and more about discovery, understanding, or changes in the world itself. In these cases, the player may not “grow stronger” in a traditional sense, but still feels progress through new information, access to areas, or shifts in tone and context.

This raises an interesting question:
Is character progression through stats and upgrades truly essential for player engagement, or is it more about expectation and habit?

For players:

  • Do you feel more motivated when your character clearly improves over time?

  • Can a game feel satisfying without levels, stats, or upgrades?

  • What kind of progression matters most to you: mechanical, narrative, or emotional?

I’m curious to hear different perspectives, especially from players who enjoy slower, more atmospheric or unconventional experiences.

Thanks in advance for your comments!

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5667769/identified-extremely-undervalued-niche-how-to-secure-upfront-capitalIdentified extremely undervalued niche. How to secure upfront capital?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5667769/identified-extremely-undervalued-niche-how-to-secure-upfront-capitalFri, 19 Dec 2025 01:13:47 GMTFri, 19 Dec 2025 01:13:47 GMTFri, 19 Dec 2025 01:13:47 GMTSome time ago, I met an English speaking anime producer and introduced him to my favorite anime. We figured out that it is severely undervalued by the market based on the mismatch between its cult following and actual fanbase size (you know, very few anime have hours long YouTube essays dedicated to them), so we decided to start a spiritual successor to both capitalize on an underrated idea and indirectly advertise the original show. I had an idea to develop a video game first, to (maybe) later adapt it into actual anime.

My plan is as follows:

1. Attach some JP seiyuu and animators into the project through the producer's connections
2. Develop a gameplay demo & trailer with them
3. Drop it on a crowdfunding platform, attract people with their favorite JP talent
4. Raise enough $ to cover the entire development cost, including developers more competent than me (lol)

Now, there are two problems I'm facing:

1) the guy disappeared. He is probably just too busy - previously, he couldn't reach out back for weeks, and he also couldn't meet the animator who connected us too for a while. However, the fact is, we haven't been in touch for a while. Probably the best way to get him back is to throw money at him, but
2) I need to pay the producer, seiyuu & animators even for a demo, and unfortunately can't afford it personally. I probably can generate some assets with AI but posting it as demo is a suicide and also loses the whole seiyuu + animators selling factor.

What do I do?
I have a great investor friend who can help with much more than just money, but he doesn't have bandwidth for me right now.
A realistic option would be to develop a demo (even with stupid AI) and contract a publisher, but I'd rather take money from some private investor to retain more control over the project.

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5667729/hmm-what-do-you-guy-thinks-about-this-formulaHmm, what do you guy thinks about this formulahttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5667729/hmm-what-do-you-guy-thinks-about-this-formulaFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:53:25 GMTFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:53:25 GMTFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:53:25 GMTDR = defense / dmg taken

I found this on a github gist, kinda random

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5664528/-do-books-sell-well-here📚 Do books sell well here?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5664528/-do-books-sell-well-hereThu, 18 Dec 2025 00:04:31 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 00:04:31 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 00:04:31 GMTWondering if books on itch sell good as far as genres like mystery, fantasy, and horror or if Amazon Kindle is any better?

How many sales did you get on which book in what time range with what price with how many views?

Thanks!

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5666355/percentage-of-time-spent-on-games-released-in-2025Percentage of time spent on games released in 2025https://itch.freezing.top/t/5666355/percentage-of-time-spent-on-games-released-in-2025Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:10:22 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 16:10:22 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 16:10:22 GMT

I just checked Steam's year-end summary, and one statistic that caught my attention is the time spent playing games based on their release year.

The data shows that, on average, Steam players only spent 14% of their time playing games released in 2025.

I admit I never stopped to think about this. I know the video game market is oversaturated, with thousands of games released every day, but it seems the main competition isn't newly released games, but rather games from previous years.

This statistic surprised me a bit because I didn't expect it to be so low.


]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5649295/high-movement-lo-fi-vague-lore-are-we-confusing-limitations-with-shortcutsHigh Movement + Lo-Fi + Vague Lore: Are we confusing limitations with shortcuts?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5649295/high-movement-lo-fi-vague-lore-are-we-confusing-limitations-with-shortcutsSat, 13 Dec 2025 23:59:10 GMTSat, 13 Dec 2025 23:59:10 GMTSat, 13 Dec 2025 23:59:10 GMTi’ve been noticing a saturation in a specific indie template recently that i wanted to get some opinions on. high movement + lo-fi aesthetic + vague lore

with nearly 19,000 games released on steam in 2024 alone, the market is drowning. i feel like a lot of newer devs are falling into this specific archetype not because it fits their vision, but because it avoids the hardest parts of development. i wanted to start a discussion on three specific "traps" i see this genre falling into

1. The "Game Theory" narrative trap

there seems to be a misunderstanding that being "vague" is the same as being "deep". games like fnaf or dark souls are often cited as inspiration, but people forget that dark souls actually has a concrete narrative structure you play through. the "vague lore" works because the foundation is solid

currently, i see a lot of games hiding lore in closed captions or random text terminals, relying on the community to "theorize" a plot that doesn't actually exist. if the world feels empty, players won't care "what hungers". writing is arguably 50% of the game's identity; treating it as an afterthought makes the game feel like a tech demo. (also: text boxes are fine! bad voice acting is worse than no voice acting. don't be afraid to read)

2. Lo-Fi: limitation vs. convenience

there is a difference between the silent hill approach and the modern "lo-fi" approach. silent hill used fog and low-poly models to maximize atmosphere despite hardware limitations. it was an aesthetic of necessity

a lot of modern entries feel like an aesthetic of convenience. outside of those who genuinely enjoy certain lo-fi aesthetics or have crafted their own unique artstyle, it often feels like the "lo-fi" label is being used as a shield to avoid learning uv mapping or proper 3d modeling. "it’s supposed to look janky" is becoming a crutch that stunts legitimate artistic growth. personally, i'm not an artist, and i don't care about making amazing 2d art and i loathe making textures. that isn't entirely the point.

ask yourself, "Am I doing this for the style, or because I don't want to UV map?"

3. The "hard way" is sometimes the best way

i hit a similar wall in my own project using ue5. lumen was tanking my performance. the easy path would have been to leave it on and ignore the frame drops, or strip the game down to nothing. instead, i forced myself to learn custom optimization and lighting solutions. it was harder, but the game is better for it

i worry that the accessibility of engines like godot (which is great!) is encouraging us to take the path of least resistance. we shouldn't be asking "what is the least i can do with these tools?" we should be asking "how can i use these tools to solve hard problems". we have the tools and decades upon decades of free online learning resources to work through hard problems. or if you hit a wall, get creative, don't impose another "i can't do this yet" limit on your game.

4. Conclusion

it's not that this is all bad. my point isn't "stop making games" because there are too many. more-so, i just want to encourage new devs to make projects with the mindset to innovate and bring something unique to the table, not to copy, say, "Ultrakill" without knowing why Ultrakill works so well

don't try to be the next successful X by copying X. Valheim didn't copy another survival game and make "Rust but with vikings" to become successful; it fixed the genre's problems. (it also released during covid, where we were stuck in our houses, looking for games to play with our friends. you can't really be Valheim mk. II because the timing was pretty important for its instant success)

be the one to copy from, not the one who copies and hopes you get a cut of the pie. your project may get buried. this is often just due to not knowing how to market games or how the meat grinder works. sometimes you just get unlucky. but once a few players discovers an overlooked diamond, they polish it up and show it to their friends

5. Additional point

I'm not saying "go out there and make your dream open world game from day one". there's nothing wrong with making these lo-fi movement shooters, boomer shooters, etc. if your intent is not to make your own game, but to clone an existing one, you're losing the plot. if your intention behind using lo-fi aesthetics is because "making textures is too hard", that's avoiding a potential growth point. if you're successful, you can eventually pay someone to do that work you hate. in the meantime, find a way forward without compromising on your vision. start small. start realistic. start original.

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5665255/game-promotionsGame Promotionshttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5665255/game-promotionsThu, 18 Dec 2025 07:22:26 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 07:22:26 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 07:22:26 GMTIf you are looking for a another option to promote your projects

then i have 2 websites now available for that

Games Heaven 

a site dedicated to videogames

Find Games to Play, Promote your own ready to play game without registering for Free

Vasnic Social Community

Post about anything on this site!

both of these sites are New and get some visitors and growing.

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5663765/itchio-siteitch.io sitehttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5663765/itchio-siteWed, 17 Dec 2025 21:20:28 GMTWed, 17 Dec 2025 21:20:28 GMTWed, 17 Dec 2025 21:20:28 GMTthe more i browse itch.io the more i like it

truly a masterpiece of a website

congrats to leafo making this website!

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5659988/-do-ip-address-multiplayer-games-do-well🎮 Do IP-Address-Multiplayer games do well?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5659988/-do-ip-address-multiplayer-games-do-wellTue, 16 Dec 2025 20:29:52 GMTTue, 16 Dec 2025 20:29:52 GMTTue, 16 Dec 2025 20:29:52 GMTHello. Wondering how well multiplayer games where you have to enter an IP address do in the market as far as selling one or for free?

I'm also curious how many people play this type of multiplayer, so if you do, please drop a comment!

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5650858/transfer-student我最近在编写一个视觉小说游戏“Transfer student"https://itch.freezing.top/t/5650858/transfer-studentSun, 14 Dec 2025 14:13:17 GMTSun, 14 Dec 2025 14:13:17 GMTSun, 14 Dec 2025 14:13:17 GMT关于这个游戏的美术画风我一直在做纠结，我很喜欢永恒世界那种3d建模画风，但是基于我是一名独立游戏制作者，且是第一次做游戏，所以我想到问问大家什么美术画面表达形式比较受大多数人喜欢，所以，在回复栏说出你喜欢的类型吧

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5652756/tracking-inbound-calls-and-leads-for-indie-game-projectsTracking inbound calls and leads for indie game projectshttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5652756/tracking-inbound-calls-and-leads-for-indie-game-projectsSun, 14 Dec 2025 22:45:58 GMTSun, 14 Dec 2025 22:45:58 GMTSun, 14 Dec 2025 22:45:58 GMTRunning small indie projects showed me how scattered inbound interest can be, especially when traffic comes from ads, socials, and external platforms. Phonexa helped me understand which campaigns actually drive calls and serious inquiries, not just clicks. Now I’m trying to improve lead routing so messages and calls don’t get lost during launches or updates. Curious how other developers track and manage inbound interest beyond basic analytics.

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5656012/using-analytics-to-understand-player-interest-and-conversion-pathsUsing analytics to understand player interest and conversion pathshttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5656012/using-analytics-to-understand-player-interest-and-conversion-pathsMon, 15 Dec 2025 19:16:08 GMTMon, 15 Dec 2025 19:16:08 GMTMon, 15 Dec 2025 19:16:08 GMTSeeing how players discover and engage with projects feels very similar to lead tracking in marketing. Traffic sources, clicks, wishlists, and direct messages all tell part of the story, but calls or direct contact often signal real intent. I like treating each interaction as a data point in a funnel. Applying the same mindset used in platforms like Phonexa helps make sense of what actually converts interest into committed players.

]]>https://itch.freezing.top/t/5658182/im-done-babysitting-scenes-whats-your-anti-chaos-setupI’m Done Babysitting Scenes: What’s Your Anti-Chaos Setup?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5658182/im-done-babysitting-scenes-whats-your-anti-chaos-setupTue, 16 Dec 2025 08:48:56 GMTTue, 16 Dec 2025 08:48:56 GMTTue, 16 Dec 2025 08:48:56 GMTI’m a level/environment artist working in Unity, and I keep hitting the same wall: the more the world grows, the more time disappears into “technical housekeeping” instead of composition, set dressing, and art decisions.


Which engine do you work in (Unity / Unreal / Godot / custom / other), and at what scale (small scenes vs open world)?

So I started building small internal tools to reduce friction and keep projects navigable when scenes/packs get large. I’ll drop screenshots in the thread (easier than a wall of text), but here’s the current tool backlog in one breath:



Prefab Researcher — fast prefab search/browsing so I’m not spelunking folders for half my life.
Prefab Builder — batch prefab creation with consistent rules (folders/naming/colliders/LOD handling).
LOD Generator / LOD Fixer — creates or repairs LODGroup structures and naming consistency.
Hierarchy / Project Organizer — bulk sorting/cleanup to keep large packs/scenes readable.

Now the part I actually care about: your workflow and pain points.
If you’re a level/environment artist, can you share one short reply with:


  • 1 How you structure hierarchy / scene organization (your “default pattern”),
    2 The #1 thing that kills your flow (the frustration that keeps coming back),
    3 Any tools/patterns you rely on (built-in, marketplace, your own scripts, anything).



    I’m collecting real-world approaches from artists (not theory) to see what’s common across pipelines—and what’s worth tooling up next.

    • I’d also love to collect feedback on my Discord — that’s where I mostly discuss this stuff and where we’re building these level artist tools/assets together. https://discord.gg/q57hjZCB

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5658311/search-by-locationSearch by Locationhttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5658311/search-by-locationTue, 16 Dec 2025 09:51:17 GMTTue, 16 Dec 2025 09:51:17 GMTTue, 16 Dec 2025 09:51:17 GMTWould people want a location tag on itch content? 

    For instance, I would like to search for games that are developed near me. I think it would help me network with other game devs and to understand who's around me. 

    What do you think? 

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/3826520/promote-your-game-herePromote your game here!https://itch.freezing.top/t/3826520/promote-your-game-hereSun, 09 Jun 2024 16:54:59 GMTSun, 09 Jun 2024 16:54:59 GMTMon, 10 Jun 2024 14:44:03 GMTHi!

    Here you can all promote your own games. I hope that everyone at least visits games here. 

    https://thecatgamecompany.itch.io/thecat


    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5583159/ghGHhttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5583159/ghWed, 26 Nov 2025 13:21:43 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2025 13:21:43 GMTSat, 13 Dec 2025 15:46:38 GMTHello a New site by me focused on videogames

    The Site is Brand New so there are not many games listed now but with your help this site could become something

    Its Possible to View Games and Fav/UnFav them and Add your own game

    you do not have to register to use this site

    its also possible to view most fav games by genre

    i will be promoting this site on social media so get in for some free advertising :)

    like i said the site is nothing without games posted so with your help it could become something good.

    thanks for reading

    and here is the link to the site Games Heaven Website


    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/12284/gamedev-secret-santa-2015GameDev Secret Santa 2015https://itch.freezing.top/t/12284/gamedev-secret-santa-2015Mon, 21 Dec 2015 19:22:15 GMTMon, 21 Dec 2015 19:22:15 GMTTue, 16 Dec 2025 09:50:19 GMT Who wants to do a GameDev secret santa? e.g. we give one of our games to another dev in the spirit of sweet baby Jesus/Binding of Isaac.

    • Reply to this thread with YES by tomorrow (12/22) at Midnight EST. Dispersing Santas!
    • On Wednesday (12/24) I will send you all your secret santas and you will have the day to send them a message with a link to a game. Gifts sent!
    • Success.
    This Secret Santa (it was my first ever!) was really fun, a good chance to meet new friends. Thanks @rawrsoft & @itchio! Let's do it again 😉
    — Eeve Santapx (@somepx) December 23, 2015

    Questions:

    Q. What if all the games I worked on are still in production?
    A. That's ok.

    Q. How would we message each other? Itch.io has no private messaging feature.
    A. Twitter.

    Q. Are free games ok?
    A. Yes, as long as you made it.

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5652506/looking-for-lost-game-from-2020-2021Looking for lost game from 2020-2021https://itch.freezing.top/t/5652506/looking-for-lost-game-from-2020-2021Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:34:08 GMTSun, 14 Dec 2025 21:34:08 GMTSun, 14 Dec 2025 21:34:08 GMTTheres an itchio game I downloaded sometime in either 2020-2021. I did not have an Itch account when i downloaded it, so im unable to find it in my interaction history.

    Ill exhaust most things i remember about it. You play as a boy who lives in a house with his sister. He has black hair, she has white hair. Everything in the game has simple coloring, and i think the boy and his sister are black and white. You have a knife and can roll, and its 2d. Outside your house is an odd world where there are odd creatures, (some are just moving scribbles) that attack you. In fact, all enemies and environments outside your house were illustrated in a chaotic, scribbley way. Somewhere outside your house is a ghost woman who looks like a train conductor. The only dialogue is between you and either your sister or the ghost woman.

    I recall seeing a youtube video about an ending of it where the player entered a cave and perhaps it was a boss fight, where finished the game by stabbing two coccoons on either side of the entrance till they both broke. I don't think that was the only ending. This game has extremely little media coverage, and i just recall it being a small itch io project posted some time 2020 or after.

    In my memory, the game is called something along the lines of "red star", but from searching for it, this is evidently not it.

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/3890799/sharing-is-caring-sharing-your-games-with-each-other-and-get-feedbacksSharing is caring : sharing your games with each other and get feedbackshttps://itch.freezing.top/t/3890799/sharing-is-caring-sharing-your-games-with-each-other-and-get-feedbacksThu, 04 Jul 2024 02:33:24 GMTThu, 04 Jul 2024 02:33:24 GMTThu, 04 Jul 2024 02:33:24 GMTRules:
    • No adult content allowed 
    • Yes games , assets , game trailers   Etc... are allowed 
    • Each person can only share one game a day , to prevent spamming 


    For example here's my game : 


    Speed of Life : The Ultimate Racing Experience

    https://towi-1.itch.io/speed-of-life-3d

    Experience the thrill of racing at lightning speed and dominating the competition in Speed of Life. Drive restored vintage cars through stunning landscapes and challenge drivers worldwide in intense one-on-one races. Prove yourself as the best and become a legend in the world of speed.

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5581442/cover-imageCover imagehttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5581442/cover-imageTue, 25 Nov 2025 22:47:03 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2025 22:47:03 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2025 22:47:03 GMTI can't even upload a COVER, this site has more problems than the entire world (I know the solutions so please avoid giving solutions)

    What can I do?! I'll keep it like this...more or less one problem...

    The photos of the other novels are also disappearing, what can you say?! That's fine.

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5011533/looking-for-a-game-that-was-on-itch-found-called-frozen-soil-anyone-know-what-happened-to-itLooking for a game that was on itch. ( found, called Frozen Soil, anyone know what happened to it?)https://itch.freezing.top/t/5011533/looking-for-a-game-that-was-on-itch-found-called-frozen-soil-anyone-know-what-happened-to-itSun, 22 Jun 2025 18:02:52 GMTSun, 22 Jun 2025 18:02:52 GMTMon, 23 Jun 2025 21:02:37 GMTThere was an rpg that I used to have in my library, I don't remember what it was called but I think it had turn based battles, but instead of having your character in battles you were in a tank and one of your team mates was a giantess, I think there were other giant woman too.  I always meant to play it, but never got around to it, does anyone know what I'm talking about and if it was removed or I accidently deleted it from my library?

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5640139/how-do-creators-handle-lead-generation-and-call-tracking-for-paid-traffic-campaignsHow do creators handle lead generation and call tracking for paid traffic campaigns?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5640139/how-do-creators-handle-lead-generation-and-call-tracking-for-paid-traffic-campaignsThu, 11 Dec 2025 11:49:18 GMTThu, 11 Dec 2025 11:49:18 GMTThu, 11 Dec 2025 11:49:18 GMTTrying to understand how other creators manage their paid traffic when it comes to lead generation and tracking. Working with different funnels gets messy fast, especially when calls, forms, and ad clicks all need proper attribution. Phonexa helps me keep the call tracking part under control, but I’m still figuring out smoother ways to handle lead distribution across campaigns. How do you all keep things organized when traffic starts scaling?

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/4796853/3d-pandora-pro-26800-games3D Pandora PRO (26800 games)https://itch.freezing.top/t/4796853/3d-pandora-pro-26800-gamesWed, 23 Apr 2025 11:57:49 GMTWed, 23 Apr 2025 11:57:49 GMTWed, 23 Apr 2025 11:57:49 GMTHello. I finally got this console. I tried jailbreaking it with Pandora (since I read that it's compatible with many 3D Pandoras...), but I couldn't. Does anyone know if it's possible to jailbreak it? And if so, how? Because I haven't been able to do it with the Pandora tool. Thanks!



    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5618698/why-does-nobody-download-my-gamesWhy does nobody download my games?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5618698/why-does-nobody-download-my-gamesFri, 05 Dec 2025 20:12:41 GMTFri, 05 Dec 2025 20:12:41 GMTFri, 05 Dec 2025 20:12:41 GMTGames Here: https://raysrolh.itch.io/

    I have two Android games already developed and published here on itch.io, but they haven’t had many downloads. Both are casual puzzle-type games—you need to think, and also have skill and dexterity (at least in the second one I published). I believe these games stand out compared to what’s already on the market (they’re free), but I don’t understand why people don’t even download them, try them, and leave comments like: “I liked it” with reasons, “I didn’t like it” with reasons, “Remove this, it’s useless” and above all, explain their arguments.

    I don’t mind whether the feedback is positive or not; if it isn’t, that would actually help me even more. For the games I’m currently developing, I could take those opinions into account and fix anything that players might not enjoy… but if they don’t play them, they won’t know whether they like them or not.

    Finally, I want to ask you to try my games and give me your honest opinion—it will always be welcome. Thank you all, and let’s support indie games.

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/967496/how-to-download-older-version-of-gameshow to download older version of gameshttps://itch.freezing.top/t/967496/how-to-download-older-version-of-gamesFri, 11 Sep 2020 02:11:01 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2020 02:11:01 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2020 02:11:01 GMTi bought baldi basics plus, but only 0.1.5 is avalivable. can someone tell me how to download older vesion of games?

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/4950588/namdh-communityNamdh Communityhttps://itch.freezing.top/t/4950588/namdh-communityWed, 04 Jun 2025 14:43:41 GMTWed, 04 Jun 2025 14:43:41 GMTWed, 04 Jun 2025 14:43:41 GMTTalk to anyone you want :). The rules:

    - No sexualized image here

    - No liking toxic people

    - Don't be racist or comment racist memes

    - Don't be desripectful to someone that has their face looks bad for you, or else I'll block you, unless that's a toxic person

    - Don't even hack others.

    - Don't send offensive videos

    - Don't send desripectful videos.


    High-ranked admins of this community:

    - namdh (me)

    - JohnnyWelte16 (he helps me with moderating this community with rules, my friend)

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5613196/what-is-your-favorite-indie-gameWhat is your favorite Indie game?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5613196/what-is-your-favorite-indie-gameThu, 04 Dec 2025 04:27:24 GMTThu, 04 Dec 2025 04:27:24 GMTThu, 04 Dec 2025 04:27:24 GMTHow does it compare to mainstream games?

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5121437/list-of-shadowbanned-nsfw-gamesList of shadowbanned NSFW gameshttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5121437/list-of-shadowbanned-nsfw-gamesThu, 24 Jul 2025 15:15:49 GMTThu, 24 Jul 2025 15:15:49 GMTThu, 24 Jul 2025 15:15:49 GMTItchio have shadowbanned all nsfw games so that they can't be found in the search. Maybe comment below with the link to your game plus the tagline. 

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5192480/why-do-so-many-people-want-nsfw-gamesWhy do so many people want NSFW games?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5192480/why-do-so-many-people-want-nsfw-gamesFri, 08 Aug 2025 01:52:30 GMTFri, 08 Aug 2025 01:52:30 GMTFri, 08 Aug 2025 01:52:30 GMTWhy do so many people want NSFW games? Are pornographic games really that appealing?

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5606054/moving-to-subscribestar-new-game-release-via-linkMoving to Subscribestar (New Game Release via Link!)https://itch.freezing.top/t/5606054/moving-to-subscribestar-new-game-release-via-linkTue, 02 Dec 2025 02:50:27 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2025 02:50:27 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2025 02:50:27 GMTI've got plenty to say about my decision to move my game development platform, but before I get into the less fun part of the post, I want to drop a link to my new SubscribeStar.  I just completed Dramireth's Dungeon, an 18+ illustrated text game, currently available to Subscribers.  If you have enjoyed my prior games or enjoy NSFW Text Games in general and are over the age of 18, I hope you will consider subscribing.  My SubscribeStar will also include updates and teasers on upcoming games, as well as retrospectives and my observations and philosophies on games and game design.

    I have attempted to stay optimistic about Itch.io's care for its creators.  For roughly four years, Itch.io has provided a platform for creators like me, and helped me to fulfill my lifelong dreams of being a game developer.  Sadly, I am no longer able to ignore the fact that Itch.io has failed the creators it depends on.  They have failed to uphold our artistic liberty, and they have failed to protect our financial stability.

    Itch.io claimed that they would seek a new payment processor after PayPal folded to pressure from Collective Shout's calls for censorship.  Had Itch followed through on this promise, I would be satisfied that the platform is doing its best under the circumstances.  Yet, that claim was made public four months ago, and Itch.io has not offered a whisper on the topic sense.  I cannot delay my creative work on the empty hopes that Itch might eventually stop actively working to make my games as hard to find as possible.  Creating games and sharing them with people is too important to me.  Continuing to host my games on Itch.io either demands that I drop any ability for my games to receive financial support, or else have those game deindexed, hiding them from the majority of players who might be interested in playing them.

    I want to express my warmest thank you to everyone who has given my work their time and attention.  Thank you to my followers, and thank you to anyone who has ever given me a donation.  I hope you will continue to support me in this transition to a platform more friendly to the games I want to create.  Here's to my new release, and to many more games shared in the future.

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5579798/dealing-with-anxiety-when-submitting-gamesDealing with anxiety when submitting gameshttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5579798/dealing-with-anxiety-when-submitting-gamesTue, 25 Nov 2025 13:14:53 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2025 13:14:53 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2025 13:14:53 GMTHey guys, I wanted know if I was ever the only one to think with this mindset - Do you guys sometimes find yourselves in situations where you feel extremely anxious to submit projects? What is some advice you would give someone in scenarios like this?

    I am aware the itch.io community is known for being one of the most supportive communities out there for game developers. However, even with that notion, I felt this sense of nervousness when submitting games. Generally, I am very proud of the projects I developed, but perhaps there is a fear of potential over-criticism on my games, which would drive my development morale lower. 

    I submitted a project to the 20 Second Game Jam 2025 and despite the really positive feedback from fellow developers, there was always a sense of anxiety and thoughts that I didn't do a great job or wish I could have done better. I cannot express my gratitude for this community enough, and you guys are absolutely awesome. Maybe there is a story you would like to share as well so we can all relate and help one another for this. 

    Stay blessed everyone! <3

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5564169/how-do-you-write-your-visual-novel-rough-draftsHow do YOU write your visual novel rough drafts?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5564169/how-do-you-write-your-visual-novel-rough-draftsFri, 21 Nov 2025 15:09:03 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2025 15:09:03 GMTFri, 21 Nov 2025 15:09:03 GMTTo contextualize my question: I've recently released the first episode of my debut VN, which in the very beginning, was conceived as a much less ambitious idea for an AO3 fic. As such, my rough draft was written in Word in the format you would typically expect of an ordinary novel. However, after making the decision to go the VN route instead, the original prose changed A LOT in order to work with the art, transitions, and what not. This led me to wonder how much different the story might've been if I'd written my original draft directly into my renpy script, rather than preparing it as an ordinary novel first. I was wondering if anyone else has experimented with that in their own writing, and what you ultimately decided was most conducive to getting your story "right." Any other thoughts on the side?

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5612041/favorite-game-pages-youve-come-acrossFavorite game pages you've come across?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5612041/favorite-game-pages-youve-come-acrossWed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:53 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:53 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:53 GMTDesigning game pages can be kinda hard haha, and I’ve been trying to improve and find inspiration. I thought it might be interesting if people share their favorite game pages that they’ve seen! I saw one collection of very cool game pages here, but they don’t necessarily have to be really inventive and unique - just ones you felt like did a really good job selling you on the game or communicating the game’s aesthetic to you!

    Some of my personal favorite pages and page design trends (as someone who is not a very savvy itch.io user lol, so take with a grain of salt) are blurry washes of color over a more minimal page (like frogsong and downwards) or pages that match the color scheme/style for games with restricted a palette or aesthetic (like the swamp, this asset pack white scape, and i’m particularly fond of the clean pixel art border on apollo).

    As for one REALLY out there page as a bonus (that’s not already in the cool game pages collection I linked earlier, I don’t think), I like pipe a lot with the scrolling indecipherable sidebar and almost completely wordless page.

    Also…this is my first time posting a topic in the community, so please let me know if I’m doing something wrong or if this is the wrong place! I didn’t see a thread like this when I searched around, so I figured I was safe to start one, but I could’ve missed something

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/1950740/doing-stream-reviews-returnsdoing Stream Reviews returns!https://itch.freezing.top/t/1950740/doing-stream-reviews-returnsWed, 23 Feb 2022 06:31:52 GMTWed, 23 Feb 2022 06:31:52 GMTWed, 23 Feb 2022 06:31:52 GMTso....where do i begin? ah yes.... i am back... i'm gonna be doing a review stream 2/23/22 where i will cover all the games i tried doing a review before... from Muno to Silly Seashot! i'll be going over all of them and maybe a few other games not from here... if you all want to join in and chat, give me a hard time about your game or tell me what you're currently working on, on them.

    my twitch is www.twitch.tv/romzagaming

    i haven't set a time for when i will be doing it, but i'm aiming for around 5-5:30pm(EST) i will have more on my twitter @RomzaGaming as well as on my Discord, which i will be putting a link to on my Twitch.

    Just a reminder, since i'm reviewing multiple games, rather than just the normal two. i ask that you understand if the reviews are short... i'll show each game and each developer's page on Itchi.io, give my opinion on the games current state, while letting people know it's still in development. and also state what i hope is coming.... this is also why i hope to see some of you there so i can ask what's next for the game.

    THE OLD THREADS:

    The old threads will no longer be looked at for games to review... what i mean is any games posted for review starting today on my old threads will not be reviewed. if possible i'll have them locked so no one else can add to them. but i do plan to catch up on all of them.

    FOR FUTURE REVIEWS:

    If you don't mind me doing a stream review of your game and don't mind me posting the review on youtube, please post your game here.

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5620105/alpha-complete-vector-commanderAlpha Complete VECTOR COMMANDERhttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5620105/alpha-complete-vector-commanderSat, 06 Dec 2025 06:58:24 GMTSat, 06 Dec 2025 06:58:24 GMTSat, 06 Dec 2025 06:58:24 GMTI'm in process of porting to a better graphics engine, but I have a great test demo for you to try if you are a fan of RTS space games like homeworld! 

    Vector Commander on ITCH

    https://erichier.itch.io/vector-commander

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5610772/playmygame-forumsPlayMyGame Forumshttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5610772/playmygame-forumsWed, 03 Dec 2025 12:25:50 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2025 12:25:50 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2025 12:25:50 GMTHey Everyone!

    I recently created a forum to let people post their games & give feedback on other people's games. You can also chat with other game devs, and post about events you are hosting.

    Since it is a smaller platform, you might get more noticed then the sea of games on itch, who knows!

    If you have a moment, feel free to sign up and talk about your game, or just take a look at the site!

    Thanks!

    - Snowy

    https://playmygame.freeflarum.com/

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5610374/has-itch-always-had-this-many-nsfw-gamesHas itch always had this many NSFW games?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5610374/has-itch-always-had-this-many-nsfw-gamesWed, 03 Dec 2025 09:08:59 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2025 09:08:59 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2025 09:08:59 GMTSo I spent some time just a bit ago actually going through my account settings and what not and I removed the filter for NSFW results in my searches. I didn't know if foul language or some depictions of violence may force an NSFW label despite no sexual content. Then I did a search.
    Wow.
    Has itch always been this way? TBH, I am just going to start filtering those results back out. But I had no idea how many NSFW (sexual) games were on here. I'm not sitting up here on my moral high horse or anything. I am legit curious if there is a something about this platform that lends itself to being a preferred place to upload that kind of work?

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5607551/feedback-i-built-a-site-to-help-devs-but-its-not-really-working-wellFeedback: I built a site to help devs, but it’s not really working well.https://itch.freezing.top/t/5607551/feedback-i-built-a-site-to-help-devs-but-its-not-really-working-wellTue, 02 Dec 2025 13:16:29 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2025 13:16:29 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2025 13:16:29 GMTHey guys

    I built a website that gives access to a single platform full of resources for gaming—text, 3D assets, even interaction design—but it still feels too limited.

    https://creativetoolsressources.com/

    Do you have any ideas why ? People don’t share the site they just come, use it, and leave. 

    I’d like to improve it, but I feel like it’s way too limited in its current state.

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5570558/how-is-important-copy-protectionHow is important copy protection?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5570558/how-is-important-copy-protectionSun, 23 Nov 2025 12:13:56 GMTSun, 23 Nov 2025 12:13:56 GMTSun, 23 Nov 2025 12:13:56 GMTHello everyone,

    I just wanna ask how is important for you to protect your game from being copied? I mean, Steam provides protection and if you buy a game you can only play it via Steam desktop app. Itch doesn't do that adn I see that everyone published games here.

    I think a big studios want to have their games protected to maximise their revenue, while small studios or solo devs don't care very much about that.

    What about you? What do you think?

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/1019461/what-is-the-minimum-age-to-join-a-game-jamwhat is the minimum age to join a game jam?https://itch.freezing.top/t/1019461/what-is-the-minimum-age-to-join-a-game-jamSat, 17 Oct 2020 05:55:22 GMTSat, 17 Oct 2020 05:55:22 GMTSat, 17 Oct 2020 05:55:22 GMTjust wanna know 

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5599262/i-need-songs-for-my-new-rhythm-gameI need songs for my new rhythm game!https://itch.freezing.top/t/5599262/i-need-songs-for-my-new-rhythm-gameSun, 30 Nov 2025 19:17:50 GMTSun, 30 Nov 2025 19:17:50 GMTSun, 30 Nov 2025 19:17:50 GMTI'm making a new game and i need permission from EDM artists (stuff like Waterflame, DJ-Nate) but that would also fit a kinda romantic scene, Because my game has a romantic story. I dont know how to explain the vibe that much, but I know i need about 5-10 1:00-1:40 songs.

    NOTE: This is NOT self-promotion. I am not trying to promote my game.

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5571594/i-got-banned-from-discordi got banned from discordhttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5571594/i-got-banned-from-discordSun, 23 Nov 2025 16:53:25 GMTSun, 23 Nov 2025 16:53:25 GMTSun, 23 Nov 2025 16:53:25 GMTvery sad

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5419759/anyone-want-to-hear-my-aot-theoryAnyone want to hear my AOT theory?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5419759/anyone-want-to-hear-my-aot-theoryMon, 13 Oct 2025 22:02:40 GMTMon, 13 Oct 2025 22:02:40 GMTMon, 13 Oct 2025 22:02:40 GMTHey, since this is the general discussion theory, I thought I'd put this out there.

    I'm assuming there are people here who are Attack on Titan fans.

    I made a video countering the popular consensus that that worm thing that goes into Ymir is hallucigenia (Which imo has no basis other than it looks like it.).

    Rather than spam I'll wait to hear if anyone wants to see it.

    This is appropriate right? Plz be soft if it isn't.

    Ayup

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5592869/pcmac-vs-mobile-vs-consolePC/Mac vs. Mobile vs. Consolehttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5592869/pcmac-vs-mobile-vs-consoleSat, 29 Nov 2025 06:44:25 GMTSat, 29 Nov 2025 06:44:25 GMTSat, 29 Nov 2025 06:44:25 GMTWhat platform is your game on?

    Why?

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/3356752/why-arent-i-getting-noticedWhy aren't I getting noticed?https://itch.freezing.top/t/3356752/why-arent-i-getting-noticedWed, 13 Dec 2023 00:45:50 GMTWed, 13 Dec 2023 00:45:50 GMTWed, 13 Dec 2023 00:45:50 GMTMade a game in 20 days, it gets lots of views(40 as of the time I wrote this) but only little downloads(4). I have made many other games and written many other books, its almost the same for all of them. All my paid stuff has never gotten an individual sale before, my full gross revenue($136.35) was all gotten from bundles I host or join. When somebody(physical) reads my book or plays my game, I get a good comment but still it all comes to the same question then Why aren't I getting Noticed.

    I am probably not the first person to ask this question and probably not the last. I have seen lot of other devs page and see comments and ratings but mine 2 or none. I have been pissed off lately and starting to rethink my Software Engineer/Game Designer career. Maybe I am not designing my page well. Help me  decide

    https://ansel-games.itch.io/

    I have been on itch.io for 3 years now but my dashboard still says


    Is this good or bad?

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5122911/itchio-delisted-and-removed-download-to-games-i-purchasedItchio delisted and removed download to games i purchased?https://itch.freezing.top/t/5122911/itchio-delisted-and-removed-download-to-games-i-purchasedThu, 24 Jul 2025 23:24:12 GMTThu, 24 Jul 2025 23:24:12 GMTThu, 24 Jul 2025 23:24:12 GMTok. fine. then i want my money back. 

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5501080/join-the-small-devs-bundleJoin the Small Devs Bundle!https://itch.freezing.top/t/5501080/join-the-small-devs-bundleTue, 04 Nov 2025 19:27:47 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2025 19:27:47 GMTTue, 04 Nov 2025 19:27:47 GMTHello everyone!

    I’m organizing the Small Devs Bundle and looking for developers to participate.

    • Each developer can include up to 3 games
    • Free or paid games are welcome
    • Developers will receive a share of any sales from their games

    Sorry, submissions are already closed. You can check out the bundle here: Small Developers Bundle! by RipeAvocadoGames and 7 others - itch.io

    ]]>    https://itch.freezing.top/t/5580077/urgent-warning-be-aware-of-malwareURGENT WARNING !! Be Aware of Malwarehttps://itch.freezing.top/t/5580077/urgent-warning-be-aware-of-malwareTue, 25 Nov 2025 15:15:33 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2025 15:15:33 GMTTue, 25 Nov 2025 15:15:33 GMTTwo more accounts posting "Update" messages with links containing Malware :

    emikn4

    and

    Timmdd26

    : do NOT click the links!! The messages are scam and the links only contain malware!!

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