Steam vs. Patreon: Key Differences (Patreon)

Hey everyone!

With the Steam release getting closer, it's time to go over the differences between Patreon and Steam and what changes are coming in the future.I've included a handy comparison table above, but here's a quick summary:

Patreon: Get early access to the latest update (3-4 weeks before Steam), participate in polls to decide on new content, and enjoy exclusive perks like progress reports, sneak peeks & Discord access.

Steam: One-time purchase for a polished, bug-free version, with free future updates but access later than Patreon.

Additionally, there won't be any more free releases for now.This means V0.16 will be the last free version available for the foreseeable future.There might be free releases again at a much later date, but they would be several versions behind the Steam release and delayed significantly.

Why? Steam does not allow developers to offer a worse deal to its customers compared to other platforms.That means I can't continue offering the game for free while others are paying for it on Steam, especially if it's the same version (like V0.17).

What does this mean for Patreon?This rule only applies to direct game sales, not subscription-based platforms like Patreon.Since you're not buying a game here but supporting development in exchange for exclusive perks (including early access), this is not an issue.For that reason, future releases (starting with V0.18) will be labeled as "BETA" here on Patreon.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out here or on Discord.

And last but not least— if you haven't already:

Please wishlist Shattered Minds on Steam!

This helps massively in making the launch a success!To everyone who already has – a huge THANK YOU!