{"games":[{"path":"/games/videoball/","rank":1,"slug":"videoball","title":"Videoball","urlSlug":"videoball","value":"Mass digital storefront distribution: Steam, PS4, Xbox One; marginal copies were cheap to distribute, but discoverability and concurrent population were the bottlenecks. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/277390/VIDEOBALL/; https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/06/07/videoball-hits-ps4-xbox-one-pc-july-12/; https://gameinformer.com/games/videoball/b/pc/archive/2016/08/04/game-informer-videoball-review.aspx."},{"path":"/games/rocketleague/","rank":2,"slug":"rocketLeague","title":"Rocket League","urlSlug":"rocketleague","value":"Distribution primarily ran through digital console/PC storefronts, then a cross-platform free-to-play service model under Epic. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/252950/Rocket_League/; https://www.rocketleague.com/."},{"path":"/games/killerqueenarcade/","rank":3,"slug":"killerQueenArcade","title":"Killer Queen Arcade","urlSlug":"killerqueenarcade","value":"Location-based physical distribution: made-to-order cabinets shipped to venues, with a public location map and communities around specific cabinets; later Raw Thrills/Betson helped bring it to a wider arcade market. Sources: https://killerqueenarcade.com/sales; https://killerqueenarcade.com/; https://arcadeheroes.com/2016/03/02/killer-queen-arcade-raw-thrills/."},{"path":"/games/nidhogg/","rank":4,"slug":"nidhogg","title":"Nidhogg","urlSlug":"nidhogg","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam and later console digital storefronts, supported by festival/audience reputation. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/Nidhogg/; http://nidhogggame.com/."},{"path":"/games/ftlfasterthanlight/","rank":5,"slug":"ftlFasterThanLight","title":"FTL: Faster Than Light","urlSlug":"ftlfasterthanlight","value":"The initial durable channel was Steam on PC, with Subset also listing iPad, Humble, and GOG. Kickstarter was not\nmerely capital; it was an early audience, beta access system, and press amplifier before Steam launch. Sources:\nhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/212680/FTL_Faster_Than_Light/; https://subsetgames.com/ftl.html;\nhttps://www.backerkit.com/projects/64409699/ftl-faster-than-light."},{"path":"/games/rounds/","rank":6,"slug":"rounds","title":"ROUNDS","urlSlug":"rounds","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam premium digital distribution. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1557740/ROUNDS/; https://landfall.se/rounds."},{"path":"/games/intothebreach/","rank":7,"slug":"intoTheBreach","title":"Into the Breach","urlSlug":"intothebreach","value":"The distribution stack includes Steam, Humble, GOG, Nintendo Switch, mobile through Netflix, and a physical Switch\nversion via Fangamer. Netflix materially changed mobile distribution by making the mobile game available to\nsubscribers rather than selling it as a standalone app purchase. Sources: https://subsetgames.com/itb.html;\nhttps://subsetgames.com/itb_ae.html;\nhttps://toucharcade.com/2022/08/08/into-the-breach-mobile-interview-subset-games-ftl-nintendo-switch-netflix-games-ipad-iphone/."},{"path":"/games/towerfallascension/","rank":8,"slug":"towerFallAscension","title":"TowerFall Ascension","urlSlug":"towerfallascension","value":"Distribution primarily ran through OUYA first, then Steam/PlayStation and later other console digital storefronts. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/251470/TowerFall_Ascension/; https://www.towerfall-game.com/."},{"path":"/games/duckgame/","rank":9,"slug":"duckGame","title":"Duck Game","urlSlug":"duckgame","value":"Distribution primarily ran through OUYA first, then Steam and console digital storefronts. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/312530/Duck_Game/; https://www.corptron.com/."},{"path":"/games/limbo/","rank":10,"slug":"limbo","title":"LIMBO","urlSlug":"limbo","value":"The original channel was Xbox Live Arcade's Summer of Arcade in July 2010, followed by PSN and Steam in summer 2011\nand later Mac. Steam remains a current channel with demo, bundle, and long-tail review volume. Sources:\nhttps://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-limbo-i-hits-1m-sales-mac-version-coming;\nhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/LIMBO/."},{"path":"/games/inside/","rank":11,"slug":"inside","title":"INSIDE","urlSlug":"inside","value":"Distribution included Steam, Epic, PlayStation, iTunes, Xbox, and Nintendo according to Playdead's official page, with\nSteam carrying the current PC storefront and demo. The channel structure is multi-platform premium digital\ndistribution rather than subscription-first or service-based monetization. Sources:\nhttps://playdead.com/games/inside/; https://store.steampowered.com/app/304430/INSIDE/."},{"path":"/games/ultimatechickenhorse/","rank":12,"slug":"ultimateChickenHorse","title":"Ultimate Chicken Horse","urlSlug":"ultimatechickenhorse","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Kickstarter/community build-up followed by Steam and console digital storefronts. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/386940/Ultimate_Chicken_Horse/; https://www.cleverendeavourgames.com/ultimate-chicken-horse."},{"path":"/games/lethalleagueblaze/","rank":13,"slug":"lethalLeagueBlaze","title":"Lethal League Blaze","urlSlug":"lethalleagueblaze","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam and console digital storefronts. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/553310/Lethal_League_Blaze/; https://team-reptile.com/lethal-league-blaze/."},{"path":"/games/planetoflana/","rank":14,"slug":"planetOfLana","title":"Planet of Lana","urlSlug":"planetoflana","value":"The initial distribution included Xbox Series, Xbox One, PC via Steam/Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass in May 2023;\nPlayStation and Switch followed in April 2024 according to public reporting. The official page now presents Steam,\nXbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo storefronts. Sources:\nhttps://www.vgchartz.com/article/465495/planet-of-lana-tops-1-million-players/; https://www.planetoflana.com/;\nhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1608230/Planet_of_Lana/."},{"path":"/games/killerqueenblack/","rank":15,"slug":"killerQueenBlack","title":"Killer Queen Black","urlSlug":"killerqueenblack","value":"Distribution primarily ran through digital storefronts and online service infrastructure, later affected by delisting and server shutdown. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/663670/Killer_Queen_Black/; https://killerqueenblack.com/."},{"path":"/games/brawlhalla/","rank":16,"slug":"brawlhalla","title":"Brawlhalla","urlSlug":"brawlhalla","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam/console/mobile digital storefronts with cross-platform live service. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/291550/Brawlhalla/; https://www.brawlhalla.com/."},{"path":"/games/amongus/","rank":17,"slug":"amongUs","title":"Among Us","urlSlug":"amongus","value":"Distribution primarily ran through mobile app stores, Steam, and later console storefronts. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/945360/Among_Us/; https://www.innersloth.com/games/among-us/."},{"path":"/games/repo/","rank":18,"slug":"repo","title":"R.E.P.O.","urlSlug":"repo","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam Early Access. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3241660/REPO/; https://semiwork.se/."},{"path":"/games/peak/","rank":19,"slug":"peak","title":"PEAK","urlSlug":"peak","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam premium digital launch. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3527290/PEAK/; https://www.aggrocrab.com/."},{"path":"/games/mecchachameleon/","rank":20,"slug":"mecchaChameleon","title":"MECCHA CHAMELEON","urlSlug":"mecchachameleon","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam premium digital release. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4704690/MECCHA_CHAMELEON/; https://store.steampowered.com/app/4704690/MECCHA_CHAMELEON/."},{"path":"/games/balatro/","rank":21,"slug":"balatro","title":"Balatro","urlSlug":"balatro","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam and console digital launch followed by mobile/Apple ecosystem expansion. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/; https://www.playbalatro.com/."},{"path":"/games/vampiresurvivors/","rank":22,"slug":"vampireSurvivors","title":"Vampire Survivors","urlSlug":"vampiresurvivors","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam Early Access/full launch, then console and mobile storefronts. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794680/Vampire_Survivors/; https://poncle.games/vampire-survivors."},{"path":"/games/slaythespire/","rank":23,"slug":"slayTheSpire","title":"Slay the Spire","urlSlug":"slaythespire","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam Early Access, full PC release, then console/mobile storefronts. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/Slay_the_Spire/; https://www.megacrit.com/games/slay-the-spire."},{"path":"/games/hades/","rank":24,"slug":"hades","title":"Hades","urlSlug":"hades","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Epic Early Access, Steam Early Access/full release, Nintendo Switch, and later console storefronts. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145360/Hades/; https://www.supergiantgames.com/games/hades/."},{"path":"/games/noita/","rank":25,"slug":"noita","title":"Noita","urlSlug":"noita","value":"Distribution primarily ran through Steam Early Access/full release plus PC storefronts such as GOG/Humble/itch. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/881100/Noita/; https://noitagame.com/."},{"path":"/games/laserleague/","rank":26,"slug":"laserLeague","title":"Laser League / Laser League: World Arena","urlSlug":"laserleague","value":"Distribution primarily ran through digital PC/console storefronts, then free-to-play World Arena on Steam. This channel choice shaped discovery, reviews, multiplayer liquidity, update cadence, and long-tail monetization. Sources: https://store.steampowered.com/app/570460/Laser_League_World_Arena/; https://www.505games.com/games/laser-league/."}],"group":"business","kind":"dimension","label":"Distribution channel","paths":{"html":"/dimensions/distributionchannel/","json":"/dimensions/distributionchannel/index.json"},"presets":["business","core"],"rank":13,"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"distributionChannel","urlSlug":"distributionchannel"}