About sub.games

What is sub.games?

sub.games is a creator-gated gaming platform. Game developers publish browser-playable games and gate content behind subscription tiers. Players discover new games, play for free, and subscribe to creators they want to support — unlocking exclusive features, early access, and experimental builds.

Think of it as Substack for games. No app store submission. No 30% platform cut. No complex backend infrastructure required. Creators set up in minutes with a lightweight SDK and start earning from day one.

For players

• Discover indie games — browse a curated feed of browser-playable games from independent developers.
• Play for free — every game on the platform has free content. No paywall to start playing.
• Support creators directly — subscribe to creators you love and unlock exclusive tiers of content.
• One subscription, all games — a single subscription to a creator unlocks all of their current and future games at that tier.

For creators

• Free to publish — no submission fees, no hosting costs, no approval process.
• Keep 80% of revenue — sub.games takes a 20% platform fee on paid subscriptions. That's it.
• No exclusivity required — distribute your games anywhere else at the same time. sub.games works alongside your existing channels.
• Integrate in minutes — the sub.games SDK handles authentication, tier-gating, and subscribe prompts. No backend needed.
• Built-in audience — players already on the platform can discover your games through search, feeds, and creator recommendations.

Subscription tiers

Every creator on sub.games has three tiers of access. Creators set their own Supporter pricing, so the cost varies per creator.

• Free — sign up with just an email. Play free game content, follow creators, and get email updates.
• Supporter — a monthly or annual subscription at a price the creator chooses. Unlocks all current and future games, supporter-only features, and experimental builds.
• Founder — an annual subscription for a creator's biggest supporters. Includes everything in Supporter plus VIP recognition and direct creator access.

How it works

1. Creators publish games — upload a browser game or link an existing hosted game. Set which features are free, Supporter, or Founder.
2. Players discover and play — every game starts with free access. After a taste, players are prompted to subscribe for more.
3. Subscribers unlock content — subscribing to a creator unlocks gated features across all of their games, instantly.
4. Creators get paid — revenue flows directly to creators via Stripe. Monthly payouts, transparent reporting.