Comparisons
Adult game comparisons
Where should you buy, which genre fits you, and is the paid version worth it? Each comparison puts the options side by side with the differences that matter when you actually play.
ComparisonSteam vs itch.ioSteam vs itch.io for adult games: we compare catalogs, censored builds, prices, refunds, updates, payments and…
ComparisonFree vs paidFree vs paid adult games compared: what free really means, what a purchase buys, completeness, updates, refunds,…
ComparisonVisual novels vs dating simsAdult visual novels vs dating sims: how the two genres differ in gameplay, structure, session length, replay value…Guides that go with it
How-toFind adult games on SteamHow to find adult games on Steam: why they are hidden by default, which mature content settings to turn on, the…
How-toFind adult games on itch.ioHow to find adult games on itch.io: the NSFW browsing setting, the 18+ browse page, adult tags, and why paid games…
How-toAre Steam adult games safe?Are Steam adult games safe? What Steam does and doesn't guarantee: store rules, age checks, the refund window,…
How-toAre itch.io adult games safe?Are itch.io adult games safe? What itch.io scans for, how to check a page and its developer before you download,…FAQ
Is Steam or itch.io better for adult games?
Steam is simpler if you already use it and want refunds and automatic updates. itch.io has more free and in-development indie games. The full breakdown is in Steam vs itch.io.
Are free adult games worse than paid ones?
Not necessarily. Several of the best-rated games are free to play, funded by Patreon supporters. The trade-offs are in free vs paid adult games, and the picks are in the best free adult games.
Visual novel or dating sim: what is the difference?
A visual novel is a story you read and steer with choices; a dating sim makes the relationship a game system. See visual novels vs dating sims.