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The Game Discovery Project is an open, collaborative project aiming to assist game developers improve the discoverability of their games with a reduced dependency on existing major platforms.
This project could include various initiatives but is initially focused on a very simple idea: a standardized game metadata format.
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|Just getting started and looking for contributors! See contact info at the bottom. Nothing on this wiki is ready for real world use just yet.
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[[File:Game Metadata Overview.png|thumb|Rough diagram of the big picture idea]]
== Game Metadata ==
{{:Game Metadata}}
Please see the [[Game Metadata]] page for further details.
== FAQ ==
==== Who made this? ====
The project was started by [https://bsky.app/profile/tom.voros.ca Tom Voros], an indie game developer. Hoping to get some others in here! This should be a community project.
==== Why? ====
The idea for a more open approach to game discovery was motivated by the [https://www.theverge.com/games/715299/itchio-games-delisting-payment-processor-paypal delisting of numerous games on Steam and itch.io] under pressure from payment processors in July 2025.
I saw some developers push for a more direct distribution model, selling games from their personal websites, and using the payment methods of their choice. The major downside of this approach is that you lose the discoverability of having your game on established platforms. I wanted to think of alternative, more distributed, and more resilient methods to provide discoverability.
==== Can I join the project? ====
Yes! I believe this can only work as a collaborative project. Please reach out on [https://bsky.app/profile/tom.voros.ca Bluesky] or [https://mastodon.world/@apparition Mastodon].
==== Can I provide feedback or suggestions? ====
Of course! I consider everything about this project open to change (at least at this early stage).
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