Policies checked 5 October 2026
Choose where to release your adult game.
Check the edition you will release, its sexual content, public previews, AI use and payment setup. Being able to run or host the game does not guarantee approval.
Use the tiers to shortlist routes for the stated purpose. A high tier does not promise approval, payment processing or sales. N marks a documented restriction for that use.
| Channel / tier | Use & eligibility | Restrictions and checks |
|---|---|---|
| A Steam | Selling an eligible downloadable game content dependent | Disclose mature content and AI use for review. Live-generated AI adult-only sexual content is currently declined. Read the official guidance ↗ |
| A Nutaku | Seeking adult-focused distribution or publishing approval required | Content compliance approval is required before release. Commercial terms for your project remain unconfirmed. Read the official guidance ↗ |
| B itch.io | Releasing an eligible free demo and reaching players content and payment dependent | Free adult NSFW reindexing was announced in July 2025. Paid-release eligibility depends on the game's content and the payment processor's rules. Read the official guidance ↗ |
| B Patreon | Funding eligible game development through memberships content dependent | Public previews must exclude nudity and explicit sexual content. Adult/18+ works have separate requirements; sexual activity involving real or hyperrealistic participants is prohibited. Read the official guidance ↗ |
| B Developer website | Building a direct relationship with players not established | Hosting a game does not establish payment approval. Check the hosting and payment services against the actual game's content and business model. Check your hosting and payment providers |
| N Apple App Store | Publishing an explicitly sexual app restricted | Guideline 1.1.4 restricts overtly sexual or pornographic material. Read the official guidance ↗ |
| N Google Play | Publishing an explicitly sexual Android edition restricted | The policy restricts sexual content, including material intended for sexual gratification. Read the official guidance ↗ |
| N Stripe direct processing | Taking payments for games made for sexual gratification restricted | Adult-content restrictions apply even where the game is legal to sell. Read the official guidance ↗ |
Linked sites may contain adult material. Recheck the terms before submitting your game or making a major update. Confirm approval and commercial terms with the provider.
Prepare your release.
Get the release checklist →Track rights for Blender, Daz and purchased assets
Track software and asset licenses, distinguish rendered output from runtime data, and document permission for your planned release.
Read the guide →S reading priorityChoose a publishing route for the actual game
Plan an adult game release around storefront rules, AI disclosure, public previews, memberships and payments.
Read the guide →S reading priorityTest and release a small adult game
Test routes, controls, saves and the delivered package, then release a build you can identify, support and recover.
Read the guide →A reading priority