its not as easy as "oh duh just give itch.io buyers the steam keys". devs are limited on the steam keys they can give out (best case scenario is 5000 keys no questions asked, but would likely be less for a small indie dev with only one other [free] game on steam), and anything after that needs to be paid for out of pocket or approved by steam. a bare minimum estimate for how many itch.io buyers there are would be 100k, which is an insane amount of keys to be given out even across an entire games lifespan, let alone any time soon. if you care so much, spend the extra pocket change on a steam copy. if you arent willing to do that, then you dont care enough to deserve a steam key regardless.
Yeah but he could give us a special treat in the game, there is no need to give us a key but something like special nickname in scoreboard if we paid for the game here
It's not about leaving OG supporters out. Steam keys can be detrimental to the dev and if they cannot pay to continue development on a game, they will abandon it. The game is $6 dollars ($4.20 if you bought the itch version prior to the steam release) if you pay for both versions, which is more than enough for a small game like this that is still in development.
Boo hoo, you can still play and access the game on itch, you don't need a steam key, play on your version here or suck it up and pay for the steam version.
For such a simple concept, I really enjoyed playing this. The droned-out club music mixed with a super gritty art style was really well done. This was a great (and creepy) Russian Roulette sim. I had a great time editing this playthrough!
If it was never stated that they'd get a steam key for being an early supporter, then y'all really need to let it go. But if they said they'd give steam keys for being one, but didn't, y'all have a right to be angry.
Devs require money to continue development, especially as their game continues gaining traction. Giving out steam keys would have been detrimental to the dev, as the game gained traction VERY quickly before its steam release. Blame the content creators, not the dev.
I've seen someone say it's worth more than itch io and steam price combined. True. I've purchased it 2 days after release for $1.20, buying the steam for $3 would be still worth it, BUT I payed for it barely after it came out and they move to steam and leave itch io supporters for good, like we were just getting the beta. We get updates now a lot later than steam, we won't have multiplayer in the future. Like wtf dude, I didn't pay for you to leave me hanging so you could bring updates to people that bought it later(and mostly for a bit more, but yeah), it's like steam version is a DLC for us in an INDIE GAME. Idk. Game is still as good as it gets, but man dropping a steam key wouldn't hurt your ego.
DO NOT BUY!! The game is on steam and the dev does not care about those who have originally supported his game and wants to milk his fans for all their money. shitty design and robs those who had originally supported.
i dont know for sure because i have a windows pc, but im sure new Macos versions with a specific M chip will work with steam still hun, you dont have to be upset about it
i do have Steam of course... but macos games only work with macos and 'Buckshot Roulette' is pc only so far looks like. i'm not upset, just hoping it gets an official mac release someday, looks like everyone is having fun with it! 🤓
One of the best soundtracks for an indie game in recent years. I was vibing a lot just listening to those pumping techno tracks.
Game mechanics are easy to understand and very addictive. Visual style is amazing. It's grimy, rusty and overall sucks you in, it exists in the same universe as other Mike's games.
Legendary game at this point. Modern cult classic.
P.S. I purchased game on both platforms, to support the author. And got 100% achievements on steam. Can't wait to try multiplayer.
I 100% get the complaints about the steam key stuff, but in my unprofessional opinion this game is worth way more than 6$ (the price of the itch version and steam version combined). In a universe where there is no steam release and the itch version simply got everything the steam one would get, do you think people would be mad if the itch version was 6$? My point is that I think what people are mad about isn't that they have to pay an extra 3 dollars, in fact i think a lot of the people complaining realise its value to be much higher as well. its something about them having to make a second purchase that is leaving a bad taste in their mouths.
As for me, I have no idea where I stand on this because I agree with both sides.
It just feels....disrespectful to the original supporters. The original supports are likely why there was a big push to steam in the first place. Heck likely the reason the developer decided to put more content in the game. If the game got no support the developer would have likely just moved onto his next project/game. He got the financial backing from people buying a product on Itch.io because they wanted to support the game even though I bet it was very easy to pirate (I never checked but I can only imagine it was).
Like it just discourages people in the future to want to financially back products they like because the end result will be them getting left behind. I guess they get early access to the game? but now they have to make a second purchase just to get it on steam.In this case left behind refering to no multiplayer and updates coming later to itch game owners.
YES we can repurchase it. There might be a day I will re-purchase it. I'll still feel like its unjustfied however when I make that purchase.
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Do I have to buy the game again on Steam if I already bought it on itch.io?
yes
Just play it on itch.io... it makes no sense buying it twice
Yō, I got this when I don't have an account how do I get it again without paying for it please
hey mate. I get the game before you release on steam, on this site. how can I play it on steam also? do I need to purchase it again or what?
There is a button that says "Add a game" in your steam library. click that and click non steam game, then just pick this game.
Its different dude. I dont meant that
Oh, sorry my bad.
Hello my friend, how can I get the game for free in order to publish it on social media? I do not have the money to buy the game
Not how it works, mate
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This is an amazing game. I love how you have to calculate the odds
its not as easy as "oh duh just give itch.io buyers the steam keys". devs are limited on the steam keys they can give out (best case scenario is 5000 keys no questions asked, but would likely be less for a small indie dev with only one other [free] game on steam), and anything after that needs to be paid for out of pocket or approved by steam. a bare minimum estimate for how many itch.io buyers there are would be 100k, which is an insane amount of keys to be given out even across an entire games lifespan, let alone any time soon. if you care so much, spend the extra pocket change on a steam copy. if you arent willing to do that, then you dont care enough to deserve a steam key regardless.
Yeah but he could give us a special treat in the game, there is no need to give us a key but something like special nickname in scoreboard if we paid for the game here
any way to get the steam version for free if we puchased the itch.io version? seems kinda unfair to leave the OG supporters out
It's not about leaving OG supporters out. Steam keys can be detrimental to the dev and if they cannot pay to continue development on a game, they will abandon it. The game is $6 dollars ($4.20 if you bought the itch version prior to the steam release) if you pay for both versions, which is more than enough for a small game like this that is still in development.
Avoid buying, the dev doesn't give steam keys for those who supported the game early on on steam
it's 3 bucks calm your tits
This was never a promise on the original game release + you got your copy on itch?
And if you cannot afford $3, then you probably couldn't afford the $1.20 for this as well. just sayin
Boo hoo, you can still play and access the game on itch, you don't need a steam key, play on your version here or suck it up and pay for the steam version.
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I realy liked the game, but not giving owners on here a steam key is fucking low. I gues this is what i get for chosing paying over piracy.
I would never have bought the game here if i knew it would be comming to steam later. Fuck this.
My guy... It's literally $3.... Do you seriously not work a job??
And if your reply is "No" or "I'm a kid", then you should 1) Get a Job or 2) Wait til you're older, kid.
This. If you can't pay $3 then I don't know how you could afford $1.20 for the Itch release.
Also giving out Steam keys was never a promise for early supporters, so the entitlement to a Steam key is based on nothing.
Just pay the $3 and stop complaining lmfao
true it was never promised, but there also was never a steam release promised in the first place.
Cant promise keys if you didnt even plan on doing steam.
Sure there is no legal obligation to provide keys to early supporters, but i think there is a social one.
It was never about the money.
Its about not being valued as an early supporter.
If it was never stated that they'd get a steam key for being an early supporter, then y'all really need to let it go. But if they said they'd give steam keys for being one, but didn't, y'all have a right to be angry.
Devs require money to continue development, especially as their game continues gaining traction. Giving out steam keys would have been detrimental to the dev, as the game gained traction VERY quickly before its steam release. Blame the content creators, not the dev.
it's been out for months for God sake make it free or at least lower the price
its 3 dollars bruh, support indie devs
This comment is the textbook example of "You can't please everyone"
I've seen someone say it's worth more than itch io and steam price combined. True. I've purchased it 2 days after release for $1.20, buying the steam for $3 would be still worth it, BUT I payed for it barely after it came out and they move to steam and leave itch io supporters for good, like we were just getting the beta. We get updates now a lot later than steam, we won't have multiplayer in the future. Like wtf dude, I didn't pay for you to leave me hanging so you could bring updates to people that bought it later(and mostly for a bit more, but yeah), it's like steam version is a DLC for us in an INDIE GAME. Idk. Game is still as good as it gets, but man dropping a steam key wouldn't hurt your ego.
DO NOT BUY!! The game is on steam and the dev does not care about those who have originally supported his game and wants to milk his fans for all their money. shitty design and robs those who had originally supported.
Make available for mac please?
игра прикольная, но не особо жуткая. Сама задумка очень классная и интересная, необычная. Советую!
РУССКАЯ РУЛЕТКА С ДРОБОВИКОМ | Buckshot Roulette
i have the same problem will i have to buy the game again or what
yes you should! and in fact, you do.
shitty design. those who supported first should be able to experience new content without having to pay again
this game was super fun
any chance of a macos release one day? would love to play on steam!
Its on Steam rn, the link is https://store.steampowered.com/app/2835570/Buckshot_Roulette/
correct, but i'm on macos, not pc :/
i dont know for sure because i have a windows pc, but im sure new Macos versions with a specific M chip will work with steam still hun, you dont have to be upset about it
i do have Steam of course... but macos games only work with macos and 'Buckshot Roulette' is pc only so far looks like. i'm not upset, just hoping it gets an official mac release someday, looks like everyone is having fun with it! 🤓
amazing game!! nuff said!
One of the best soundtracks for an indie game in recent years. I was vibing a lot just listening to those pumping techno tracks.
Game mechanics are easy to understand and very addictive. Visual style is amazing. It's grimy, rusty and overall sucks you in, it exists in the same universe as other Mike's games.
Legendary game at this point. Modern cult classic.
P.S. I purchased game on both platforms, to support the author. And got 100% achievements on steam. Can't wait to try multiplayer.
How does he make that iconic effect?????
probubly some special shaders / shader settings
I 100% get the complaints about the steam key stuff, but in my unprofessional opinion this game is worth way more than 6$ (the price of the itch version and steam version combined). In a universe where there is no steam release and the itch version simply got everything the steam one would get, do you think people would be mad if the itch version was 6$? My point is that I think what people are mad about isn't that they have to pay an extra 3 dollars, in fact i think a lot of the people complaining realise its value to be much higher as well. its something about them having to make a second purchase that is leaving a bad taste in their mouths.
As for me, I have no idea where I stand on this because I agree with both sides.
Yeah pretty much.
If I have been supporting before steam I should be able to experience the same content. it feels like I've been robbed
it might be to you, but to me its not. Now i just feel scammed.
It just feels....disrespectful to the original supporters. The original supports are likely why there was a big push to steam in the first place. Heck likely the reason the developer decided to put more content in the game. If the game got no support the developer would have likely just moved onto his next project/game. He got the financial backing from people buying a product on Itch.io because they wanted to support the game even though I bet it was very easy to pirate (I never checked but I can only imagine it was).
Like it just discourages people in the future to want to financially back products they like because the end result will be them getting left behind. I guess they get early access to the game? but now they have to make a second purchase just to get it on steam.In this case left behind refering to no multiplayer and updates coming later to itch game owners.
YES we can repurchase it. There might be a day I will re-purchase it. I'll still feel like its unjustfied however when I make that purchase.
The best roulette game. So good, thank you, developers!
me vs. ai in Russian roulette
¿Aun actualizaras el juego para itch.io o solo para steam?
how can i play the 1.2 version
If I have purchased the game on itch.io, can I have it for free on Steam or does it have to be purchased again?
same question
you dont get steam version free
you need to buy the game on steam even if you have it on itch.io
mike has stated multiple times in various devlogs and updates that he will not be giving away steam keys.
Why is he being a dick about this? I thought he was cool
He is but this game is $3. When it's that cheap already you can't really give it out for free.
he could update the game for people who originally supported him, if I could go back I wouldn't have bought it then