: Add a hotkey (e.g., F12) that captures a screenshot, the player's coordinates in the world, and system logs, then uploads them to your server.

Instead of a direct .zip link, implement a lightweight "Bootstrap" installer.

: Use the Steamworks API to manage the "Free Download" as a official demo, which allows for easy "Add to Wishlist" conversion. If you'd like, I can help you with: The C# or C++ code for a basic version-checking script. A landing page layout optimized for conversion. Advice on hosting providers for large game files.

: Track where players drop off in the free version to optimize the level design. 4. Direct Distribution Sources

Since "free downloads" often attract a wide pool of testers, build an automated bug-reporting feature.

: The installer verifies the user's OS and hardware specs before pulling the full game files to ensure compatibility.

: Excellent for hosting free/name-your-price versions with an integrated desktop app. You can find more on the Itch.io Lemma page.

: Ensure that progress made in the free version is stored in a universal directory (e.g., %AppData%/Lemma/Saves ) so it carries over immediately if the user upgrades.