30 Free Game Publishing & Distribution Platforms

30 Free Game Publishing & Distribution Platforms

Discover 30 free game publishing and distribution platforms for indie developers. From Steam and Itch.io to mobile app stores and web platforms, find the best free options to publish your game.

Steam

PC Platform

Largest PC gaming platform with millions of active users and robust discovery tools.
Free tier: $100 one-time fee (recoupable from sales), 30% revenue share

Itch.io

PC/Web Platform

Indie-friendly platform with flexible pricing and revenue sharing options.
Free tier: free to publish, set your own revenue share

Google Play Store

Mobile Platform

Android app marketplace with billions of users and global reach.
Free tier: $25 one-time registration, 30% revenue share

Apple App Store

Mobile Platform

iOS app marketplace with premium user base and high spending power.
Free tier: $99/year developer account, 30% revenue share

Epic Games Store

PC Platform

PC gaming store with 88/12 revenue split and free game promotions.
Free tier: free to publish, 12% revenue share

GOG.com

PC Platform

DRM-free PC gaming platform with curated selection and fair revenue split.
Free tier: free to apply, 30% revenue share

Humble Store

PC Platform

Indie game marketplace with bundle opportunities and direct sales.
Free tier: free to apply, 25% revenue share

Microsoft Store

PC/Console Platform

Windows and Xbox marketplace with cross-platform publishing options.
Free tier: $19/year developer account, 30% revenue share

Nintendo eShop

Console Platform

Nintendo Switch marketplace with dedicated gaming audience.
Free tier: free to apply, 30% revenue share

PlayStation Store

Console Platform

PlayStation console marketplace for PS4, PS5, and PS VR games.
Free tier: free to apply, 30% revenue share

Xbox Store

Console Platform

Xbox console marketplace with Xbox Game Pass opportunities.
Free tier: free to apply, 30% revenue share

Kongregate

Web Platform

Web game platform with monetization tools and community features.
Free tier: free to publish, revenue share varies

Newgrounds

Web Platform

Indie web game community with ad revenue sharing and tip jar features.
Free tier: free to publish, ad revenue share

GameJolt

PC/Web Platform

Indie game community with free hosting and community features.
Free tier: free to publish, optional revenue share

IndieDB

Community Platform

Indie game database for showcasing games and building community.
Free tier: free to publish, community-driven