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   Steam vs DLSite

   If you're deciding where to buy PC games—especially Japanese indie games, visual novels, or doujin titles—the better platform depends on what you value.

   Feature	Steam	DLsite
   Library	Massive, mainstream PC games	Focused on Japanese indie (doujin), visual novels, RPG Maker games, ASMR, comics, and creator content
   Ease of use	Excellent launcher, cloud saves, achievements, automatic updates	Primarily downloads; some titles require manual installation and updating
   Community	Reviews, guides, forums, Workshop, friends	Limited community features
   Regional support	Broad international support	English site exists, but many titles are Japanese-only or partially translated
   Adult content	Restricted by Steam policies; some games are edited or unavailable depending on region and current policies	Much broader selection of uncensored or original releases, especially for doujin works
   Sales	Frequent seasonal sales	Frequent coupons and discounts, especially for regular users

   Choose Steam if:

   • You want the most convenient experience.
   • You like achievements, cloud saves, and automatic patching.
   • You mostly play mainstream PC games.
   • You value integrated social features.

   Choose DLsite if:

   • You enjoy Japanese indie games, visual novels, ASMR, or doujin works.
   • You want access to original or uncensored versions when available.
   • You want to support Japanese creators directly, especially for self-published works. Some community members note that buying direct Japanese releases can provide more direct support than localized releases, though this varies by publisher and licensing arrangements.

   For many Japanese indie games

   A common approach is:

   • Buy on Steam if the game has the same content and features.
   • Buy on DLsite if the Steam version is edited, missing content, or not available in your region.

   If your interest is specifically eroge, visual novels, or RPG Maker games, DLsite generally has a much larger catalog. If your interest is general PC gaming, Steam remains the more versatile platform.

   

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