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[Lemon Flavor]

I have considered trying to put a game on Desura but I'm not sure what it takes and what you get out of it, so if you have tried/done it and could help inform me I would appreciate it.

[RedOctober]

A few people do use the site. Just out the games on this page and contact the creators of those games for their experiences.

[Lemon Flavor]

Thanks!

[holgersson1988]

I'm using it now to sell my game Terraform: http://www.desura.com/games/terraform
But it's not steam in terms of sales. Terraform has been out for 1 month now and at <50 sold units, even though I got a very nice review from Indie Game Magazine.

I'm also using GamersGate but I have no sales figures yet. I doubt it's that many.

Getting in to Desura was very simple and they helped me out with any questions I had. I'm not sure if they reject a lot of games. Terraform was accepted pretty fast.
Hope this helps!

Jonas Holgersson
Holgersson Entertainment

[Lemon Flavor]

I'm using it now to sell my game Terraform: http://www.desura.com/games/terraform
But it's not steam in terms of sales. Terraform has been out for 1 month now and at <50 sold units, even though I got a very nice review from Indie Game Magazine.

I'm also using GamersGate but I have no sales figures yet. I doubt it's that many.

Getting in to Desura was very simple and they helped me out with any questions I had. I'm not sure if they reject a lot of games. Terraform was accepted pretty fast.
Hope this helps!

Jonas Holgersson
Holgersson Entertainment

That is helpful actually, your game looks like its getting good ratings though! I'll have to get the demo. If you don't mind me asking, what percentage of the profit from the game do you get?

[holgersson1988]

That is helpful actually, your game looks like its getting good ratings though! I'll have to get the demo. If you don't mind me asking, what percentage of the profit from the game do you get?

No problem!
I get 70% of the sales income. It's very acceptable considering the exposure I get from being on there. 70/30 split seems like the standard for most sites, it's the same at GamersGate.

Yeah ratings are certainly good and reviews are very positive too. Only complaint is that it's very difficult, and it is, but that can also be a good thing.

Jonas Holgersson
Holgersson Entertainment

Edited by holgersson1988, 02 June 2012 - 09:01 AM.

[Lemon Flavor]

That is helpful actually, your game looks like its getting good ratings though! I'll have to get the demo. If you don't mind me asking, what percentage of the profit from the game do you get?

No problem!
I get 70% of the sales income. It's very acceptable considering the exposure I get from being on there. 70/30 split seems like the standard for most sites, it's the same at GamersGate.

Yeah ratings are certainly good and reviews are very positive too. Only complaint is that it's very difficult and it is, but that can also be a good thing.

No problem!
Jonas Holgersson
Holgersson Entertainment

I did download your game demo. I'm already addicted! I will probably buy the full version.
70% is a very fair share of the profit. Thanks for your help!

[holgersson1988]

That is helpful actually, your game looks like its getting good ratings though! I'll have to get the demo. If you don't mind me asking, what percentage of the profit from the game do you get?

No problem!
I get 70% of the sales income. It's very acceptable considering the exposure I get from being on there. 70/30 split seems like the standard for most sites, it's the same at GamersGate.

Yeah ratings are certainly good and reviews are very positive too. Only complaint is that it's very difficult and it is, but that can also be a good thing.

No problem!
Jonas Holgersson
Holgersson Entertainment

I did download your game demo. I'm already addicted! I will probably buy the full version.
70% is a very fair share of the profit. Thanks for your help!

Thank you! That's so great to hear.
When you clear the university part of the (full) game you can create your own levels to play and share. Preferably in the forums on my website: http://holgerssonent...ent.com/forums/ and/or on Desura

Jonas Holgersson
Holgersson Entertainment

[Super Guy]

I haven't but try contacting SunnyKat. She has used Desura.

[Spirox]

I'm gonna have to check this Desura thing out...

[DarkDev]

I'm using it now to sell my game Terraform: http://www.desura.com/games/terraform
But it's not steam in terms of sales. Terraform has been out for 1 month now and at <50 sold units, even though I got a very nice review from Indie Game Magazine.

I'm also using GamersGate but I have no sales figures yet. I doubt it's that many.

Getting in to Desura was very simple and they helped me out with any questions I had. I'm not sure if they reject a lot of games. Terraform was accepted pretty fast.
Hope this helps!

Jonas Holgersson
Holgersson Entertainment

I played Terraform off Desura! I had no idea it was a GM game :D you should be proud!