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It costs a flat one-time $100 for each game you put on Steam, which is a bargain compared to anyone's code signing certificates. Plus you get auto updating and everything in Steamworks.

If you're remotely serious about indie game development, it's the way to go.

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Don't forget the 30% platform fee from Steam.

There's something so gross about this comment (or maybe there's a better word for it?).

Valve is guilty of anti-competitive behavior, and effectively has a monopoly on PC gaming.

> If you're remotely serious about indie game development, it's the way to go.

It's basically impossible to be successful on PC without publishing on Steam. It's "the way to go" because there are no other real options, not because $100 is "a bargain".

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