If you somehow haven’t heard yet, sex workers and queer creators are once again under fire from the puritan Christofascists trying to cut off our streams of income. This time they’re targeting video games.

On July 17, 2025, Collective Shout—an Australian hate group masquerading as a feminist activism non-profit organization—successfully pressured financial companies such as Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Stripe to censor media depicting fictitious sexual content in digital games on Steam. On July 23, itchio was forced to hastily de-index all games on their catalogue that were marked NSFW, with some projects that were queer but not adult in nature only reportedly getting caught in the crossfire due to tags commonly associated with Adult content, without much communication to developers beforehand. Then on July 31, itchio began to re-index NSFW games that were free and did not accept PWYW donations.

Folks have compiled many resources with direct actions you can take to push back against these recent events and as long as the pressure stays on consistently, there’s a very real chance we can reverse this. So go on, open a few of the links here and get to calling:

• https://yellat.money
• https://stop-paypros.neocities.org
• https://anti-censorship-campaign.carrd.co

The goal of this post is to give creators potential options to diversify their streams of distribution and/or income. It is primarily focused on digital games, though I’ve noted sites that allow sales of items such as books/comics or video, audio, etc.

While itchio could have handled their communication in a much better way, I need you to realize that most places you move to are going to come with their own set of caveats. To quote John Mulaney in his The Comeback Kid sketch, “unless everyone gets real cool about a bunch of stuff really quickly” these places will most certainly be under threat from the payment processors too eventually until we address the root cause.

Disclaimer: I am not an affiliate of any of these services, nor is this post an endorsement of any particular company, developer, or individual. While I’ve done my best to find relevant information about each service, please do your own research before hosting Adult content anywhere that allows user uploads or partnering with a publisher to ensure that they align with your values.

Additional Disclaimer: If I have gotten anything extremely incorrect, please contact me at contact@projectenso.games and put “RE: Alternative Adult Hosting” in the subject line so I can fix that. Thank you!

Changelog:

August 27, 2025 -adding Yes, Porn Allowed by Qwaxi-Lixard and LadyLibido’s own list on Pillowfort. Thanks for the recs, LL!

August 20, 2025 – clarification on the Interactive Fiction Database and Archive.

The Quick ‘N Dirty Comparison Table

I Make Free Stuff, I Just Want It To Survive

Internet Archive

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

If you have a free/donationware game that won’t be getting any content updates and you just want it to survive into perpetuity (or at least, be guarded by some of the most dedicated internet preservationists), then the Internet Archive is an option you may consider. Host to webpage snapshots and media of all types alike, anyone is able to register for an account on the Archive and upload files in good faith. Games that can be played in the browser can also be configured, though it may take a bit of wrangling.

NSFW Policy: Quoted from the following page.

We may also make exceptions to these policies based on artistic, educational, historical, documentary, or scientific considerations, or where there are other substantial benefits to the public.

Adult Themed Content
We don’t allow content that contains nudity, sex acts, sexually suggestive activities or sexually explicit material. Medical or scientific terms related to human or sex education are generally permitted.

CSAI (Child Sex Abuse Images) & Pedophilia
We have zero tolerance towards content that sexually exploits children. This includes all child sexual abuse imagery (even cartoon images). We’ll remove and report such content as required by law, and we may also take other appropriate action, such as disabling accounts and terminating access to all contents within an account. 

Interactive Fiction Database/Archive

Can Distribute: Games (Interactive Fiction)

If you’re a developer or writer of interactive fiction, which includes bitsy and bitsy-adjacent games, visual novels, and all manner of IF of course, you can link your games on your profile and even directly upload .zip folders under a certain size directly to the Interactive Fiction Archive. Please note that by donating your files, you give permission to the archive to distribute your files forever for educational purposes. Additionally, thanks to OSA in the UK, games on the IF Archive are currently restricted.

With the advent of the UK Online Safety Act, all games on the IF Archive are currently unavailable to users whose connections geolocate them in the United Kingdom. This restriction is temporary as we review the IF Archive’s holdings and flag works that are legally required to be restricted. We apologize for the service disruption for these users and hope to have everything back to as-normal-as-possible as soon as possible.

NSFW Policy: Quoted from the TOS.

You must not upload images for display on IFDB that are pornographic, obscene, or indecent. It is permissible to post links to games containing erotica and images considered legal pornography, but no pornographic images will be displayed within an IFDB entry, such as for cover art. The site reserves the right to summarily remove any media asset violating this rule.

I Make Stuff That I’d Like To Be Paid For

Newgrounds

Can Distribute: Games (Browser-based), Other (Art, Audio, Video)

Newgrounds is a media portal that hosts browser games, animations, art, and music. While its main audience often veers towards the edgy and sardonic, Tom Fulp has always stood up for creators and maintains good policy when it comes to Adult content. As long as you appropriately tag your erotic content as A-rated, you should be good! At the time of writing, Newgrounds is switching from ad-based revenue to another system, and creators are encourage to link to their other websites on their profile and such.

NSFW Policy: Quoted from the Games Guidelines. You can also view the Art Guidelines.

You may not include photography or video of naked people.
You may not include photography or video images of excessive gore and/or “snuff.”
Do not include illegal photography or video such as child pornography and bestiality. We WILL contact the FBI!
Sexual content involving underage characters is prohibited, please don’t look for grey areas.
Adding a disclaimer that all characters are 18+ or Over 18 does not get your submission around the No Grey Areas clause.
Make sure your game has been properly rated. Any nudity beyond a non-sexualized butt should fall under the A rating nowadays.

Ko-Fi

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

Ko-Fi is a well-known tipping site where creators can hook up their choice of payment processors (PayPal or Stripe) and have their page act as an all-in-one destination for one-time donations, monthly membership platform, or storefront for commissions, digital downloads, and physical items shipped by the creator. Do note that because they hook up directly to PayPal and Stripe, you will have to be extremely cautious about their NSFW Policy changing at a moment’s notice. From what I understand from the official documentation, Ko-Fi seems to be more lenient on written depictions of Adult content. They have also been known to close accounts after reports of NSFW content being linked offsite in 2021, similar to Patreon.

NSFW Policy: Quoted from the Content Guidelines. For more details, please read the Using the NSFW tag article.

Ko-fi uses PayPal and Stripe for transactions. This means creators must stick to the rules set by PayPal and Stripe. If you’re getting payments through Ko-fi for something not allowed by your payment provider, we might need to Unpublish your Ko-fi account (i.e. page) temporarily or, in more serious or repeated cases, permanently. To be clear, creators can’t use Ko-fi in ways that go against PayPal’s acceptable use policy or Stripe’s prohibited businesses terms. When you sign up for these services, you’re agreeing to their terms individually.

Payhip

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

Payhip is an e-commerce platform that enables creators to set up their own personal storefront to sell digital items, memberships, or physical products shipped by themselves. You can even host it on your site or subdomain for better branding, and Payhip offers a variety of tiers to best suit your needs. Payhip is similar to Ko-Fi as they connect directly to the payment processors.

NSFW Policy: You can view the official “What products are not allowed on Payhip?” article here. Shimaira did share this email response that she received from Support with me on Bluesky though, which boils down to “real-life adult content/pornography is not allowed. Written, artistic, and educational NSFW content are currently allowed.”

Fourthwall

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically anything)

Fourthwall is another e-commerce platform that enables creators to set up their own personal storefront, this time with a focus on built-in integrations with Print-On-Demand (POD) services such as Printful to handle fulfillment of physical products to customers. You can still sell digital items or physical products you handle fulfillment of with an added fee, as well as memberships. Like Payhip, you can host your shop on your site or subdomain for better branding.

NSFW Policy: View the official Acceptable Use Policy page here. As Fourthwall is similar to aforementioned Ko-Fi and Payhip, I would treat Fourthwall as having similar Content Guidelines. I’ve literally seen various shops offer items that said “hentai” on the item design and description.

Other e-Commerce Platforms and Self-Hosted Stores

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

Payhip and Fourthwall list a variety of other E-Commerce Platforms that function in a similar vein to them, each with their own fees and whatnot. Additionally, there are a few self-hosted solutions I’ve seen floating about, such as:

• The Indie Game Store Template by Liana, developer of the Narrat Engine
• Open Payment Host by Abishek Muthian

A self-hosted solution may require more familiarity with web hosting and HTML, and you will likely be responsible for all the busy work that comes with running a storefront (ie. refunds, taxes, local legislation, etc.) while still being at the whims of whichever payment processors you choose to integrate with. Still, if you have a technical background and you want full control over how your items are sold, the options are there.

NSFW Policy: Do your research on what other shops using those platforms are offering, as well as their individual official documentations. If you’re using a self-hosted solution, that’s up to you and the payment processors, my friend.

VGen

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

Known to most as a commissions website commonly frequented by Vtubers and live streamers, VGen allows artists to sell pre-designed items such as emote sets, adoptable designs, standalone 3D objects, music, books, physical items, and now even games. You’ll need a code before you can start selling on VGen.

NSFW Policy: Quoted from the NSFW Policy.

Short answer: Adult content is allowed. Porn is not. All adult content on commission services and portfolio showcases must be properly tagged. Our ability to support NSFW content is limited by the restrictions placed on us by our payment processors – currently Stripe and PayPal. Stripe shared the following statement with us:

Adult artwork, drawings, statues, paintings are fine as long as it does not include nude images or nude photography of humans; pornography or human sexual services, or display or sale of imagery depicting adult nudity or sexual acts – is prohibited.

Patreon

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

One of the most (in)famous membership platforms known to the mainstream, Patreon has recently added a Shop option for creators to sell things such as post packs and digital downloads, which can include anything from videos, books, and games, though I have no idea what the file hosting limit is. Please note that Patreon has had a history of stalking users on their linked social medias as well as some of the most bizarre policies on Adult content, including a ban on sexual content between most Furry and Human characters, Hypnosis, Consensual Non-Consent, ABDL, etc. They also happened to delete our account (which was grandfathered in for low fees on the basic tier) for our post-mortem on CUTTING/EDGE because we had the audacity to discuss the lack of erotic content where trans masculine characters aren’t forced to be bottoms, which we call full bullshit on. Sure we’re “allowed” to recreate our account at this point, but, with all the sincerity and professionalism I can muster, fuck that noise.

Regardless, Patreon still remains an option on this list because most people will already have an account on it anyways. And if I’m being honest, there’s a ton of creators who are somehow still allowed to peddle their fictional content full of non-consensual sex because they’re playing coy about the actual content of their works.

NSFW Policy: Quoted from the Community Guidelines on Sexually Gratifying Works.

It is paramount that Adult/18+ creators demonstrate consent in all works (real or animated; photo, video, written, audio) between adult participants or characters; specifically, a freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of consent by a statement or by a clear affirmative action. Additionally, participants and characters must be able to give consent (i.e. not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, hypnosis, blackmail). “Consensual non-consent” works, in which participants or characters engage in simulated non-consensual encounters, are not permitted. Accompanying a work that features a non-consensual encounter with a statement claiming that the encounter was consensual is a violation of Patreon guidelines.

SubscribeStar

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

SubscribeStar.Adult (which is different from the SFW SubscribeStar) is probably where the majority of creators who were kicked off of Patreon have set up space at, though it’s not unusual to find creators who maintain mirrored updates on both platforms. I will say the expectation for creators on SubscribeStar is that everything there absolutely is for titillation, rather than something with a touch of eroticism, which isn’t indicative of artistic merit or quality by any means. You can similarly host files on SubscribeStar but I don’t know what their size limits are.

NSFW Policy: View the Terms Of Service. Quoted from the Prohibited Content article.

It is not allowed to use the SubscribeStar if you are, as a User – directly or indirectly – involved in any illegal activity connected (in a form of presenting, offering, selling, promoting, advocating, hyping on, or profiteering from) with the following types of businesses:

• Bestiality, rape, or incest
• Filthy, or disgusting words or pictures
• Synthetic media and deepfakes, whether created with or without the use of Artificial Intelligence (aka, “AI”). 
• Animal cruelty or abuse in any shape or form – presenting, advocating, or promoting
• Live child abuse imagery and child pornography. Pornography is defined as real people engaging in sexual acts such as masturbation or sexual intercourse on camera.
• Services, conversations, products that promote hate, violence, discrimination, terrorism, harassment, or abuse of any kind
• Self-harm or suicide

HumbleBundle

Can Distribute: Games

No, I haven’t forgotten how Ziff Davis via IGN has turned HumbleBundle from a force for good by raising funds for charities to a for-profit shell of its former self. While they eventually did remove the 15% cap, I also haven’t forgotten how Ziff Davis also fired the entire staff of HumbleGames because they weren’t getting enough short-term profits. The only reason this is on the list is because HumbleBundle has previously hosted bundles featuring WingedCloud’s infamous Sakura series visual novels, which are known to have plenty of erotic content. They also sell game keys for Ladykiller in a Bind by Christine Love (Love Conquers All Games) and the Jackbox Naughty Pack by Jackbox Games, which shows that they’re willing to work with some suggestive or NSFW content.

There are three options available if you’re interested in using HumbleBundle’s infrastructure: Gamepage, Widget, and Store. The Gamepage and Widget are separate from the main HumbleStore and meant to be used on your own website. Since there’s an application involved, I would reach out to support before starting on it.

Also, despite the fact that HumbleBundle is known for hosting bundles of content including games, books, and other items, you have to jump through a lot of hoops to get a bundle approved these days. Don’t count on it to replace itchio bundles.

NSFW Policy: There isn’t really one I’ve been able to find regarding Gamepages, Widgets, or the Store, but there’s this from the Terms of Use.

(e) Objectionable Material. You understand and agree that by using the Service and Products, you may encounter content that may be deemed mature, offensive, sexually explicit, indecent, violent, or objectionable in other aspects. We state when a Product may not be appropriate for all ages, but the content may or may not be clearly identified as containing (including but not limited to) strong language, violence, mature, offensive, sexually explicit or adult subject matters. Your exposure to the aforementioned may be due to the content of the Products or your interactions with other users in the course of using the Products. You must be 18 years or older to purchase (whether separately or in a bundle) Products that contain mature content. You acknowledge that you are legally 18 years or older upon purchase of such Products. You agree to use the Service at your sole risk and that Humble Bundle shall have no liability to you for content that may be found to be mature, offensive, sexually explicit, indecent, violent, or objectionable in other aspects.

DLsite

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

One of the most well-known digital Japanese storefronts for games, light novels, manga, videos, audio dramas, assets and more, DLsite may be the most similar to itch.io on this list as far as storefront discovery goes. They have dedicated sections for Adult Men (AKA items primarily containing R-18/Erotic content, along with Yuri/Girls’ Love items) and Women (AKA items that are considered Otome or Yaoi/Boys’ Love), which… is definitely concerning as far as categories go. As DLsite is based in Japan, all erotic works must be censored.

NSFW Policy: Quoted from the NSFW Policy.

As a general rule, works that use photographic depictions or include edited photographic depictions are treated as photographic/live film works, and are thus not accepted.
*This rule is especially strict for adult (R18) works.

BOOTH.pm

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

A storefront by Pixiv that allows sales of digital and physical goods, which can be kept in a BOOTH.pm warehouse and shipped domestically within Japan. Overseas shoppers who want to order physical goods fulfilled by BOOTH can use a proxy mail service such as tenso.com. There is limited storefront discovery that probably works better if you’re looking up items by Japanese terms.

NSFW Policy: As Pixiv owns BOOTH, they likely follow the same Content Guidelines.

JAST

Can Distribute: Games 

JAST is a localizer and publisher that sells their catalogue of mature Japanese visual novels and dating-sim games through their own store. They’re known for publishing games such as DRAMAtical Murder and Slow Damage from the NITRO CHiRAL catalogue, which are famously NSFW and contain some pretty extreme kinks. They’re open to partnering up with developers from other parts of the world, and can likely handle Steam publishing for your game as well.

NSFW Policy: None publicly available. Email mary@jastusa.com for more information about onboarding as a developer.

FAKKU!

Can Distribute: Games, Books (Comics)

Another localizer and publisher of Japanese hentai manga that branched out to games a while back, they maintain a subscription service for their manga and storefront for games and standalone products. Like JAST, they’re open to partnering up with developers and manga artists from other parts of the world, and can likely handle Steam publishing for your game as well.

NSFW Policy: None publicly available. In their Contact form, select Game Support to get in contact with Meru, the current Director of Games.

MangaGamer

Can Distribute: Games

Another localizer and publisher of Japanese games, known for games such as Umineko, The House in Fata Morgana, and Rance. While the first two titles aren’t really NSFW, Rance has a reputation in the eroge world for being one of the longest-running fantasy hentai series.

I unfortunately don’t know what their contact email is (they have a support email listed here), but they have worked with English developers in the past. If you can get in touch with them, chances are that they can do Steam publishing for your game as well.

NSFW Policy: None publicly available. 

Nutaku

Can Distribute: Games

Nutaku is a games publisher and portal owned by Aylo, previously known as MindGeek, so be aware if you approach them. They sell and maintain eroge including F2P gacha games, but they also appear to sell games without erotic content on their store. They also offer full service publishing and may be able to handle Steam publishing for your game as well.

NSFW Policy: None publicly available. Contact them on this page for more information.

GOG

Can Distribute: Games

Also known as Good Old Games, they’re owned by CD Projekt Red and requires you to be immensely popular before they let you onto their platform. I also cannot recommend them in good faith due to their company and general audience’s political stances leaning to the right, but well… the option is there. They recently hosted a bundle of NSFW games which hilariously also included Postal 2 (because of course they’d include Postal 2).

NSFW Policy: Quoted from the GOG content guidelines for Partners.

Elements that cannot be involved in the content to be released via the GOG platform:

• Any kind of sexual exploitation of minors
• Encouragement or promoting real-world violence, terrorism, harassment, bullying, self-harm, sexual coercion, racism, discrimination against groups or individuals or any illegal acts
• Pornography or explicit or frequent depictions of sexual behavior not appropriately labeled or rated

OnlyFans

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

A creator platform popularized by sex workers, where creators can do active cam shows or sell erotic services, digital downloads, and certain physical items. They prioritize real life pornography in the form of nudes and video content. There have been multiple attempts by payment processors to force OnlyFans to eject their base of sex workers though the site remains operational. There has also been precedent for selling items such as books, though creators on OnlyFans have told me that accounts must be posted to at least once a month to be considered active and receive new subscriptions or sales.

NSFW Policy: View the full Acceptable Use Policy here.

Fansly

Can Distribute: Games, Books, Other (practically everything)

A creator platform similar to OnlyFans in that they maintain a platform for real life pornography. I haven’t much else to say about them besides the fact that they recently banned furry content.

NSFW Policy: View the full Terms of Use here.

Honorable Mention: Conjured Ink

Are These Sites Actually Safe?

Closing Thoughts