Game Jolt

Game Jolt is an independent social platform and community centered around indie video games. It allows developers to share, distribute, and sell their games, and provides a space for gamers to discover and interact with these creations.

Key features of Game Jolt include:

• Game Hosting and Distribution: Developers can upload their games, provide downloadable files or web-based versions, and set pricing options (including free, pay-what-you-want, or commercial sales).
• Community Features: The platform offers forums, user profiles, commenting systems, and social networking tools that facilitate interaction between developers and players. Users can follow developers, leave feedback on games, and participate in discussions.
• Game Jams: Game Jolt regularly hosts or supports game jams, encouraging developers to create games within a limited timeframe based on specific themes.
• Revenue Sharing: For commercial games, Game Jolt provides mechanisms for developers to receive revenue from sales.
• Open Source Focus: While not exclusively focused on open-source games, Game Jolt is often a popular platform for developers releasing games under open-source licenses.
• Discoverability: The platform utilizes tags, categories, and search functionality to help users find games that match their interests. It also features trending and popular game lists.

Game Jolt distinguishes itself through its emphasis on indie games and community engagement. It aims to provide a more developer-friendly and accessible platform compared to larger, more commercially driven game distribution services. The platform is accessible via web browsers, and formerly had a desktop client that has been deprecated.