u/Aine_123

I've heard that vibe coders get backlash on most platforms. Would AI-made games be welcome in places like Itch? How about on Steam? What have your experiences been?

I'm looking for a platform that won't take a huge cut, is reliable in payment processing and payout, has good customer service for users, and doesn't have a user base that is strongly anti-AI. Recs welcome.

Also, can I gush for a minute? I'm so glad this subreddit exists for vibe coders. So much beauty is possible with AI, and I want to explore that and talk about that with a community that is not judgmental. I love the fact that I can storyboard, provide photos for the artwork, concept-design, puzzle-design, character-design, and the get AI to do the one thing I cannot do: code it.

This is an image from the puzzle-game I'm making, btw, which, ironically enough, is a philosophical game about human-AI interactions.

https://preview.redd.it/njiwcp6ovq1h1.png?width=866&format=png&auto=webp&s=a0463ffc6396b7b8539f5044cadcbfda272d4d64

Anyone use itch io for hosting your games? How was your experience? Issues with payment? Issues with tech? Customer support?

Alternatives that you prefer?

Hi there! I'm making a small six-level puzzle game. Right now it's in HTML prototype form. Finished version will have sound, a few animations.

Where would you host this? Is there anywhere good and reliable where I wouldn't be charged a fee?

How do you set up payment options?

Are there fees to release it as a play store app?

(I'm in the US.)

Anything else i should know before I go charging in to unknown waters?

Much thanks.