Games
Games
Games include PC, mobile, console, and browser-based games. Sellers can distribute indie titles, game demos, prototypes, and finished products with custom licensing tailored for the gaming industry.
Use cases include indie game distribution, game demos and trials, mobile apps, browser games, game prototypes, educational games, and game jams.
Requirements
- Be a registered seller on 3DIMLI.
- Upload your game as a compressed archive (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, etc.).
- Include a README file with installation instructions, system requirements, and controls.
- Provide high-quality screenshots or gameplay images.
- Define at least one game license with terms and pricing.
Upload a new Game
To upload, sign in as a seller and open: Seller Product Creation.
Create a Game Product
- Open your seller dashboard: Seller Product Creation.
- On "Choose Product Type", select "Games" and click "Continue".
Form Fields Summary
General
| Field | Required | Type | Description | Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Yes | Text | Clear, descriptive game title. | 0-60 chars |
| Description | Yes | Textarea | Game overview, features, system requirements, and gameplay details. | Up to 1500 chars; supports rich text (links, formatting, lists) and HTML mode |
| Category | Yes | Select | Choose the most relevant category and subcategory. | - |
| URL Slug | Yes | Text | Custom URL; appears in product link. | Must be unique; Auto-fill available |
| Auto-fill | No | Toggle | Automatically generate URL slug from Title. | - |
| Product External Link | No | URL | Link to external page (game website, Steam page, itch.io). | Publicly visible |
License & Pricing
Games use a custom licensing system designed for game distribution. You can create multiple license tiers, each with its own terms, inclusions, restrictions, and pricing.
Default Game License Types
| License | Description | Default Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard License | Proprietary license - buyer gets a limited, non-transferable right to play the game for personal use. | Set by seller |
| Creative Commons License | Allows sharing, remixing, or adapting the game under specific conditions set by the seller. | Set by seller |
| Open Source License | Source code is publicly available. Buyers can study, modify, and distribute it under the chosen open-source license (GPL, MIT, Apache). | Set by seller |
| Demo / Trial License | A limited version of the game (time-locked, feature-restricted, or first few levels) to let players try before buying. | Free by default |
Each license includes configurable fields:
| Field | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| License Name | Yes | Text | Name of the license tier (e.g., "Standard License", "Demo / Trial") |
| License Terms | Yes | Textarea | Describe the license terms in plain language |
| Includes | No | List | What is included with this license (e.g., "Personal use", "Patch access") |
| Restrictions | No | List | What is restricted (e.g., "Cannot redistribute", "Cannot reverse-engineer") |
| Price | Yes | Number | Set a fixed price in USD, or toggle Free |
| Flexible Price | No | Toggle | Enable Pay-What-You-Want pricing |
Demo / Trial Strategy
Offer a free Demo/Trial license alongside a paid Standard License. Players can try the game first and upgrade to the full version. The Demo license is set to free by default.
Additional Details
| Field | Required | Type | Description | Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Details | Varies | Attributes | Optional attributes such as Platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android), Genre (Action, RPG, Puzzle), File Size. | May vary by category |
| Tags | No | Tags | Add relevant keywords for search. | - |
Media & Files
| Field | Required | Type | Description | Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Media (Video) | No | URL | Paste a YouTube or Vimeo URL to add a gameplay trailer. | YouTube/Vimeo only |
| Product Images | Yes | File upload | Screenshots, key art, and gameplay images. | JPG/PNG/WebP - Max 2MB each - Up to 16 images |
| Download file | Yes | File upload | Upload your game archive. | ZIP/RAR/7Z accepted - Max 1024MB - Max 1 file |
Video Thumbnails
You can set a YouTube video as your main media for an autoplay thumbnail that makes your listing stand out. A gameplay trailer as the main media can significantly increase conversion rates. The 16 media limit includes both images and videos combined.
SEO
| Field | Required | Type | Description | Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEO Title | No | Text | Concise, keyword-rich title; desktop/mobile preview available. | Up to 60 chars |
| Meta Description | No | Textarea | Clear summary to improve click-through rate. | Up to 160 chars |
Advance Tab (Shared)
The Advance tab contains settings shared across product types:
- Purchase Limiting: Restrict how many times a customer can buy the product.
- Purchase Validity (Product Scheduling): Controls visibility and the purchasing window. Future Start shows a countdown and blocks purchases until Start; optional End auto-unpublishes; selecting No End keeps availability until you manually unpublish.
See the dedicated guide for details: Advance Settings.
Publish
- Review: Verify accuracy and policy compliance.
- Submit: Accept terms and click Add product.
Files Checklist
- Include all required game files in the archive.
- Add a README with installation steps, system requirements, and controls.
- Test the game on the platforms you're listing (Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.).
- Include separate builds for each platform if applicable.
- Name files clearly (e.g.,
MyGame-Windows-v1.0.zip,MyGame-Mac-v1.0.zip).
Licensing tips
- Standard License works for most paid games where you want to maintain control.
- Open Source is great for community-driven projects or educational games.
- Demo / Trial helps convert players to paying customers - offer the first few levels for free.
- Write license terms in plain language. Buyers should understand what they can and cannot do.
Troubleshooting
- Game won't upload: Check if the archive format is supported (ZIP, RAR, 7Z). Compress all game files.
- Images rejected: Upload high-resolution JPG or PNG screenshots under 2MB.
- Low visibility: Add a gameplay trailer, better tags, and a description that highlights key features.
- License confusion: Keep license terms simple. Use the default templates as a starting point.
Quick Checklist
- Title and description are added.
- Game archive is compressed and uploaded.
- Screenshots and gameplay images are uploaded.
- At least one license is configured with terms and pricing.
- Tags and additional details (platform, genre) are added.
- SEO title and meta description are written.
- README with install instructions is included in the archive.
After Submission: Admin Review & Publishing
- Your product is queued for admin review if required (based on the review rules).
- You can check the status of a product under review in All Products section of your Dashboard. All Products
- Pending Review: Admins verify accuracy, file integrity, previews, licensing, and policy compliance.
- Changes Required: The admin has requested changes to your product. Please review and update accordingly and submit again for Admin review.
- Approved: Your product has been approved and published instantly. Further edits will require review unless you are a verified seller.
- For detailed information, see the Quality & Review Process
Review rules
Learn what edits trigger admin review: What Triggers Admin Review. If your store is verified (blue check 
), most edits publish without admin review. See Verified Stores.
Next steps
- Learn more: Creating Products Overview
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