Press Kit

Overview

Project name:
PrideHosting

Tagline:
Gaming Without Censorship

Short description:
PrideHosting is a new home for indie games silenced by censorship on Steam, itch.io, and payment platforms.

Long description:
PrideHosting is not just a storefront—it is a response to a growing crisis in the indie game ecosystem. In recent years, platforms like Steam, itch.io, and Patreon have been pressured by credit card companies such as Visa and Mastercard to ban or suppress games with adult themes, LGBTQ+ representation, or unconventional subject matter. Entire creative communities have seen their work vanish overnight. PrideHosting offers an independent alternative: a safe, censorship-free platform that protects artistic freedom and ensures creators can reach their audiences without fear of deletion.

Key Facts

Kickstarter live: 28 August 2025

Campaign ends: 27 October 2025 (60 days)

Funding goal: $30,000 minimum – $150,000 maximum

Platform type: Game distribution and hosting service

Target audience: Indie developers, adult creators, LGBTQ+ communities, gamers seeking uncensored titles

Why PrideHosting Matters

The issue goes beyond games. It is about financial institutions exerting power over culture and deciding what is acceptable expression. When credit card companies dictate content policies, creators—especially those from marginalized groups—lose their livelihood and visibility.

PrideHosting takes a stand by removing these gatekeepers. By offering cryptocurrency and alternative payment systems, the platform guarantees that creators retain control over their own work.

For gamers, PrideHosting is equally vital. Players gain access to unique experiences that mainstream platforms suppress, from experimental titles to adult visual novels, queer storytelling, and niche fetish games. This is not about pushing boundaries for shock value—it is about preserving diversity and choice in gaming.

Features

Censorship-free hosting for all legal content

Optional NSFW content controls with age verification

Crypto and alternative payments (Visa/Mastercard independent)

Developer-friendly: free accounts, custom game pages

Player-focused: community-driven discovery and support

Transparent revenue model with fair revenue splits

Commitment to protecting privacy and anonymity, especially in regions where LGBTQ+ expression is criminalized

Background

The idea for PrideHosting was born when entire libraries of LGBTQ+ and NSFW-friendly games were suddenly removed from itch.io and Steam. Creators lost years of work, fanbases, and income streams in a matter of hours. These takedowns were not isolated incidents—they represent a systemic issue in digital distribution. By centralizing power in payment processors and corporations, artistic freedom is curtailed. PrideHosting was built to counter this trend and offer creators a long-term refuge.

Example Article

PrideHosting: A Safe Haven for Games Under Fire

Imagine spending five years building a game—only to see it deleted overnight, with no warning, no appeal, and no chance to explain. This has become the reality for many indie creators. Adult developers, queer storytellers, and experimental game makers have found themselves cut off from their communities. PrideHosting aims to change that.

The new platform positions itself as both a digital storefront and a movement. By combining censorship-resistant infrastructure with alternative payment options, PrideHosting offers an escape from the grip of corporate gatekeepers.

But it’s more than infrastructure. PrideHosting embraces community. Creators keep control of their storefronts, players shape discovery, and the platform’s governance rejects top-down interference. With its Kickstarter campaign running until 27 October 2025, the project seeks funding to scale its vision into a fully fledged alternative to Steam and itch.io.

If successful, PrideHosting will become the boldest statement yet: that games of all kinds deserve to exist, be shared, and be played.

Quotes

Creator statement: “When years of work were erased overnight by corporate censorship, I realized indie creators need a home built on freedom, not restrictions. PrideHosting is that safe haven.”

Community supporter: “This project matters because it’s not just a store—it’s a stand against the erasure of LGBTQ+ and adult creators.”

Press Contact

Name: [Oliver Gaden / Team Name]

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://pridehosting.org

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pridedrawing/pridehosting-your-home-for-censorship-free-games

Links

Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pridedrawing/pridehosting-your-home-for-censorship-free-games

Official Website: https://pridehosting.org