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KigyoDev
@kigyodev.com

I don't usually make posts like this, but so far we have 3 reviews on Steam, and we sold ONE entire copy via Itch. ...And well, today I found out our biggest source of traffic is from a piracy site. 🥲 If you have the means, we would really appreciate if you could support our indie game directly!

KigyoDev@kigyodev.com

📣 spookY2K is out NOW! 🎃 Play as a deeply confused amnesiac who wakes up at a 2000s Halloween party. You may try figuring out how you got there, but that quickly stops mattering when a mysterious killer shows up! 🔪 💕Play our brand new time travel horror comedy #visualnovel here: Steam / Itch

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KigyoDev
@kigyodev.com

I understand piracy is a complex topic, but I can't deny it stings a lot to see people wanting to play our game for free when we haven't even come close to breaking even on all our invested effort. Man...

Crescendo
@crescendotto.com

considering you get a higher cut from itch but steam reviews help a lot with discovery, what's the best way to support the game?

KigyoDev
@kigyodev.com

That is very kind of you to ask, thank you! I think Steam is still better overall (if you leave a review), since that’s where in the long term, the algorithm could reach far more people on its own!

Crescendo
@crescendotto.com

got it 🫡 also spreading the word among the "nostalgic for y2k" demographic! Can't play it myself rn but I'm getting it for sure and then give it my undivided attention 🙏