Build and Publish Unity Game to Itch.io

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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2025

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  • @richardstevenson371
    @richardstevenson371 3 роки тому +38

    Me, one hour before gam jam submission, realizing I've never built to WebGL or published on Itch:
    My savior.

  • @HeyGrouch
    @HeyGrouch Рік тому +2

    Every time I need to post something to itch, I watch this video. I've posted to itch 5 times. I never learn, lol. Great work!

  • @migparadox5090
    @migparadox5090 3 роки тому +4

    spent 10 hours trying to figure this out then i came accross this video and solved it in 2 minutes. thank you so much

  • @PastaCouch
    @PastaCouch 3 роки тому +22

    Awesome tutorial. I also appreciate the extra bits of useful information added in. 10/10. Subscribed!

  • @imvincible1391
    @imvincible1391 4 роки тому +33

    Thanks sooo much! My game was due for a school project and i had it made but I just couldn't figure out how to upload it!! Thanks so much!

    • @imvincible1391
      @imvincible1391 4 роки тому +4

      (Also its so nice to see a fellow girl in coding! Every other unity video I've found was by a boy)
      Not saying that's wrong its just nice to see another girl!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  4 роки тому +10

      I agree! There needs to be more representation in game dev and coding. Good luck on your project!

    • @imvincible1391
      @imvincible1391 4 роки тому +1

      ​@@samyam Thanks :D

  • @Cryantis
    @Cryantis 4 роки тому +38

    I can't thank you enough for this you have literally shaped the future of my games! Thank you so much for the help 🙌

  • @GoldLeafInteractive
    @GoldLeafInteractive 9 місяців тому +1

    thank you so much for this! still super helpful 3 years later for a new dev :)

  • @XcutAngel
    @XcutAngel 3 роки тому +2

    I never knew unity had a platform for publishing games! Very cool. Thanks for this.

  • @NotPrestonKakuk
    @NotPrestonKakuk 3 роки тому +3

    This is seriously one of the best tutorials I have ever watched, thank you so much!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому

      Thanks!!

    • @CODEFORTRESS
      @CODEFORTRESS 3 роки тому +1

      hey, @@samyam
      I uploaded the zip file. but when I was trying to open the .exe file. This is being shown: windows protected your pc windows smartscreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting.
      So Help!

  • @daniigirl9679
    @daniigirl9679 3 роки тому +7

    This helped me out!! I appreciate the tutorial and was very clear about what I needed to do!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому +1

      Great!! Thanks :)

  • @jeerve
    @jeerve 3 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!
    I watched Brackey's Tutorial and it was SUPER COMPLICATED!
    And, didn't work.
    But, after 3 minutes of this video. It worked.

  • @isaiahcancode2649
    @isaiahcancode2649 3 роки тому +2

    Now I’ll be prepared to publish a game when the right time comes

  • @BlackRiceStudio
    @BlackRiceStudio Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the information! On my way to upload a playtest demo build 😊

  • @michaelbabcock6997
    @michaelbabcock6997 3 роки тому +1

    ty so much. a minute and a half in you solved my problem.

  • @BanXxX69
    @BanXxX69 3 роки тому +2

    Straight to the point but still some extra information - exactly the kind of stuff I like! =)) Beautiful voice for a video btw!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you!

  • @justbrettt
    @justbrettt 2 роки тому +8

    You're a lifesaver! This was so simple and straight to the point.

  • @tesaks
    @tesaks 3 роки тому +6

    Awesome video, informational, short and to the point! Thx! :)

  • @TrueGreenDemon
    @TrueGreenDemon Місяць тому

    THIS IS HELPING SO MUCH THANK YOU U JUST SAVED MY VR GAME
    !

  • @ContinuedBread
    @ContinuedBread 4 роки тому +3

    your videos are underrated. but who knows with brackeys leaving the tutorial scene there is a good chance you will rapidly get a larger audience. You have my support.

    • @samyam
      @samyam  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks!! 🙂

  • @shawngesellgaming
    @shawngesellgaming 3 роки тому +1

    just uploaded my first game to itch... thanks for the tutorial

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому +1

      Congrats!!

  • @ChrisTeeGaming
    @ChrisTeeGaming 4 роки тому +2

    Very helpful thanks so much, I'm just about to publish my fist game, super excited!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  4 роки тому +2

      Congrats and good luck! 🎉

  • @RashedNaser-jn8qp
    @RashedNaser-jn8qp Рік тому

    thank you i never know this method untill i found you you savior!

  • @stellar7933
    @stellar7933 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making this video, it was really fast and I was able to publish my game thanks to you

    • @samyam
      @samyam  2 роки тому

      Awesome congrats!

  • @sigboy1232
    @sigboy1232 3 роки тому

    thank u so much after like a hour of trying to getting it on the app/google play store i did this instead and it worked...

  • @itaff2041
    @itaff2041 2 роки тому

    Thank you, I finally published my Survival Game. God will bless you

    • @samyam
      @samyam  2 роки тому

      Congratulations! 🎉

  • @xalugg
    @xalugg Рік тому +1

    Thank you, you are a life saver!

  • @divikbruhatwhitehat1383
    @divikbruhatwhitehat1383 3 роки тому +1

    helped me a lot
    i took part in a mini jam it helped me it was my first!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому

      Congrats!! 🎉🎉

  • @MrLuigiBean1
    @MrLuigiBean1 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks! This was super clear and concise! :D

  • @gamingkids8262
    @gamingkids8262 3 роки тому

    Yay!
    I'm an 11 yr old and I got to upload my game.
    YEAHHHHHHH BOIIIII!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому

      Congrats!! 🎉🎊

  • @elijahandrushenko6313
    @elijahandrushenko6313 4 роки тому

    Hey thanks sam I was able to upload my first game thanks to this video

    • @samyam
      @samyam  4 роки тому

      That’s amazing!! What’s the game if you don’t mind me asking? I’m interested in trying it 🙂

  • @SiddharthaBertelsie
    @SiddharthaBertelsie 4 місяці тому

    This was a great help, thank you!

  • @jonathansuarez7464
    @jonathansuarez7464 6 місяців тому

    Awesome video there! Keeps it up with a good works!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  6 місяців тому

      thanks!

  • @Listen_bros
    @Listen_bros 3 роки тому

    Super papa 👌 unnoda voice superuhh 😁

  • @realhardik18
    @realhardik18 3 роки тому +1

    thanks a lot, this was quick, easy and simple. Just published my first 3d game!
    I subbed and joined the discord server too!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому +1

      Congratulations!! Thank you :)

    • @CODEFORTRESS
      @CODEFORTRESS 3 роки тому +1

      @@samyam hey samyam,
      I uploaded the zip file. but when I was trying to open the .exe file. This is being shown: windows protected your pc windows smartscreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting.
      So Help!

    • @shauryasharma1574
      @shauryasharma1574 3 роки тому +1

      @@CODEFORTRESS there must be More Info button kinda thing click on that and u shall see Run Anyway option....this may work....

    • @CODEFORTRESS
      @CODEFORTRESS 3 роки тому +1

      @@shauryasharma1574 it worked thanks ✌

  • @jrc7849
    @jrc7849 3 роки тому +1

    Gr8 video, thx for helping me out with this!

  • @francisco_williams
    @francisco_williams 3 роки тому

    Excellent, excellent!!!! My god you are the best, so simple and well explained!

  • @0997udan
    @0997udan 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome tutorial!

  • @TrumpGaming-maga
    @TrumpGaming-maga 3 роки тому

    Samyam a quality Brackeys successor

  • @BellyG220
    @BellyG220 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the help!😁

  • @ramongames603
    @ramongames603 3 роки тому

    You saved me a lot of time today! Thank you so much!

  • @DivyamThakur-q1m
    @DivyamThakur-q1m Рік тому

    Thanks ! I was able to publish my Pixel Adventure World.

  • @gunkati9024
    @gunkati9024 Рік тому

    straightforward, you earned a sub :D

    • @samyam
      @samyam  Рік тому

      thank you 😄

  • @mysterious_monolith_
    @mysterious_monolith_ Рік тому

    So cool! Thanks so much for sharing this!

  • @Reashitw
    @Reashitw Рік тому +1

    thank you for videoo

  • @decolonize
    @decolonize Місяць тому

    super-helpful, thank you!!

  • @maindepth8830
    @maindepth8830 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much ibwas looking for this

  • @Plapp_
    @Plapp_ 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the great tutorial :D

  • @suicune2001
    @suicune2001 3 роки тому

    Thanks! I just uploaded my first test project. :)

    • @samyam
      @samyam  2 роки тому +1

      Congrats!!

    • @R313e
      @R313e Рік тому

      ​@@samyam I have a question. Can I put ads in my app and publish it on itch and get the profits?

  • @splits8999
    @splits8999 2 роки тому

    thx for the tutorial, itch io rlly is great

  • @samanthagomez3308
    @samanthagomez3308 4 роки тому +1

    thank you so much!!! great tutorial

  • @neenaw
    @neenaw 4 роки тому

    samyam to the rescue once again

  • @bestanton14
    @bestanton14 3 роки тому

    thank you soo much for your help you made my day. keep up the good work

  • @くぽにゃん
    @くぽにゃん Рік тому

    Thanks so much! I spent too long with 7zip and for some reason it worked the first time the way I tried after seeing you do it normally. I guess that site can't process 7zip files or something cuz it seemed the same lol I feel so happy and relieved and Meh at the same time from spending wayyyy too many hours with it lol thanks again!!! My sanity is slowly coming back

  • @videogameiacs
    @videogameiacs 3 роки тому

    Exactly what I needed thank you!

  • @RealOhpeee
    @RealOhpeee 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing👌

  • @itzmonstrovr
    @itzmonstrovr 2 роки тому

    Very very helpful, thank you so much!

  • @scottisitt
    @scottisitt 2 роки тому

    That was super helpful! Thank you!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome!

  • @krissloo143
    @krissloo143 3 роки тому

    You even helped us with that

  • @nglrediskindasus6595
    @nglrediskindasus6595 4 роки тому +1

    Finally, I can publish my game without struggling and building shit all the time

  • @RagnarDragonson
    @RagnarDragonson 2 роки тому

    Great Tutorial! I managed to upload my first webgl file to itch thanks to this video, im having problems with getting my audio to work though if you have any advice? Audio wont play on any browser for some reason

  • @pedromolina779
    @pedromolina779 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much, it was really helpfull

  • @bluecupcake37
    @bluecupcake37 Рік тому +1

    if your making a 3D game then here is the script (in the reply for the movement copy and paste it)

  • @mikeklubnika
    @mikeklubnika 3 роки тому

    this was useful, thanks!

  • @NewtonJR1987
    @NewtonJR1987 3 роки тому

    Hey, nice tutorial, thanks!

  • @tac0240
    @tac0240 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the help!

  • @CODEFORTRESS
    @CODEFORTRESS 3 роки тому +2

    hey samyam,
    I uploaded the zip file. but when I was trying to open the .exe file. This is being shown: windows protected your pc windows smartscreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting.
    So Help!

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому +1

      That's because of the firewall in Windows, it can happen, but here's a thread that may help
      itch.io/t/149696/getting-your-game-past-windows-smart-defender

  • @sanketpatil671
    @sanketpatil671 2 роки тому +1

    your voice is soo sweet...

  • @drawingdisciple2851
    @drawingdisciple2851 4 роки тому

    I’m trying this right now I hope it works

  • @argentumstaar
    @argentumstaar 2 роки тому

    Very Helpful! Thank you!

  • @sickboi60
    @sickboi60 Рік тому

    This is a very good tutorial, Got a question, can you have a downloadable version and a webGL version at the same time?

    • @samyam
      @samyam  Рік тому

      Yes! You can have multiple versions uploaded

  • @graciiee
    @graciiee 4 роки тому +2

    I want to make a game where you can play it on PC and on IOS AppStore, idk if you explained it but how do you upload it so it can be playable on both platforms?

    • @samyam
      @samyam  4 роки тому +1

      Hey! For iOS you are going to need to use the App Store and export the game with a Mac computer.
      Here are some instructions docs.unity3d.com/Manual/iphone-GettingStarted.html
      Then in itch.io you can link to your game in the app store

  • @realastormin
    @realastormin 4 роки тому

    oh, thanks. you're my hero!

  • @xaiga29
    @xaiga29 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this, you saved me a lot of time!

  • @Prod.jeejee
    @Prod.jeejee 4 роки тому

    Can we all take some time to appreciate how her keyboard clicks.

    • @samyam
      @samyam  4 роки тому

      I’ve gotten mixed reviews 😂 But I love it!

    • @Prod.jeejee
      @Prod.jeejee 4 роки тому

      @@samyam XD

  • @Zamoksva
    @Zamoksva 3 роки тому

    Thanks! really helpful

  • @drawingdisciple2851
    @drawingdisciple2851 4 роки тому

    It worked thanks a lot!

  • @KimarZuru
    @KimarZuru 2 роки тому

    I need some help, when I try to upload as a HTML file I get this error,
    Unable to parse Build/web_test.framework.js.br! This can happen if
    build compression was enabled but web server hosting the content
    was misconfigured to not serve the file with HTTP Response
    Header "Content-Encoding: br" present. Check browser Console
    and Devtools Network tab to debug.
    how could I fix it?

  • @Rafao-qp2kb
    @Rafao-qp2kb 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you 👍

  • @BarbeelBarbeelBarbeel
    @BarbeelBarbeelBarbeel 3 роки тому +1

    When i try to play my WebGL version I get this error: “An error occurred running the unity content on this page. See your JavaScript console for more info.”
    I also tried using the downloadable pc version, but that also didn’t work.
    Am I the only one?

    • @TheLycan66
      @TheLycan66 3 роки тому +1

      I'm having the exact same issue, I've had successful builds in the past. Not sure what is going wrong

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому

      Press F12 while in the web and go to console tab, see what error it shows there might help clarify the problem more.

  • @jaioudev
    @jaioudev 3 роки тому +1

    I download my game in itch.io and after that it can't be open. Is there any problem if i upload it the game with exe format?

    • @jaioudev
      @jaioudev 3 роки тому +1

      it says "The Code Execution cannot proceed because UnityPlayer.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem". Anyone knows what this means or what i have to do? Please help...

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому

      You have to make sure in the zipped file you upload that there is a UnityPlayer.dll. When you build your game every file that has been built should be zipped up.
      answers.unity.com/questions/1425830/the-program-cant-start-because-unityplayerdll-is-m.html

  • @FreakoNek
    @FreakoNek 5 місяців тому

    Major thanks

  • @funasylumstudio
    @funasylumstudio Рік тому

    Hey! Thanks for the video - do you have to worry about piracy if you go through the .zip file method? Not that it matters since I've been pirated to hell through Steam anyways haha.

    • @samyam
      @samyam  Рік тому

      Usually when you put a game to be downloaded it’a possible to be piratable, but you can do stuff to protect the source code like obfuscation, maybe consider an exe

  • @mcleverm01
    @mcleverm01 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video, Sam! It was really well done! Got a question for WebGL: Are there certain types of physics or triggers that WebGL works better with when you convert it from a Unity Windows platform? i.e. OnTriggerEnter2D and Collider2D? I've seen some issues with that. Any comments or physics to stay away from? Thanks!

  • @Strange-y3t
    @Strange-y3t Рік тому

    THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!

  • @keepdreamin
    @keepdreamin 3 роки тому

    hey sam my problem is i use unity 20203.18 and html5 webgl isn't loaded in unity 20203.18 and i can't install it from modules of 20203.18 unity cause there is no modules icon to click on to install in unity 20203.18. so how do i install html5 webgl on unity 20203.18?

  • @Brokify1
    @Brokify1 4 роки тому

    thanks it worked

  • @petelovagssecondaccount5291
    @petelovagssecondaccount5291 4 роки тому +2

    How can i add multiple builds? I want to add both an html and a downloadable but when i uploaded the 2nd one it just removes the 1st one

    • @imvincible1391
      @imvincible1391 4 роки тому +1

      Hmmm, maybe just make two separate games?

    • @samyam
      @samyam  4 роки тому

      You can add both, you can select HTML and then upload the files be sure to click This file will be played in the browser + Hide this file and prevent it from being downloaded. Then you can upload your other build and select the correct OS.

  • @ivxxfuego9903
    @ivxxfuego9903 Рік тому

    Hey! thanks! super usefull tutorial!
    Quick question, i have my build .exe done.
    The thing is that I lost my Unity project w/ the last version... (I know massive rooky mistake)
    So I can't export my webGL ..
    there is any way to publish a build w/out the webGl and be able to play it online?

    • @samyam
      @samyam  Рік тому +1

      From what I know you need to have exported it to Webgl for it to work on properly 😬

    • @ivxxfuego9903
      @ivxxfuego9903 Рік тому

      @@samyam crap i think i miss it! :"I thanks for the answer back!

  • @Manas-co8wl
    @Manas-co8wl 3 роки тому +1

    Turns out it should be a zip file not 7z or winrar. But thanks it was helpful

    • @xennor9687
      @xennor9687 2 роки тому

      YOU DROPED YOUR CROWN KING

  • @RedaHaskouri
    @RedaHaskouri 3 роки тому +1

    how i can build a setup installer for my game ?

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому

      I don't have experience with this, but here is a tutorial that might help
      ua-cam.com/video/4DGvSQIA-4M/v-deo.html

    • @RedaHaskouri
      @RedaHaskouri 3 роки тому +1

      @@samyam thanks 😥

  • @airbest-alphabet9903
    @airbest-alphabet9903 2 роки тому

    When I Upload My Game File The Error Pop up and Shows You already have a game on your account with that URL

  • @Merdzinoo
    @Merdzinoo Рік тому

    How do you make like a apk file like playable on browser
    And I know it doesn’t let you but like is there a way to turn it into html?

  • @GeorgeIsInactive
    @GeorgeIsInactive 3 роки тому

    Anybody know of why it might tell me I have a problem with my build when i have no errors showing when i play in unity? I checked all scenes and none give an error whilst they are the in play scene.

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому

      What kind of problem is it telling you with the build?

    • @GeorgeIsInactive
      @GeorgeIsInactive 3 роки тому

      @@samyam just that there is a problem and to check my code. I just put it up on unity instead.

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому

      Ah okay, if you’d like to provide the error message or problem that it stated I might be able to point you in the right direction

    • @GeorgeIsInactive
      @GeorgeIsInactive 3 роки тому

      @@samyam I believe it was a bug todo with collaboration. As since having the tab closed the when creating the webgl build, it's now managed to host to itch.io with no issue :) so I didn't get to see the error again.

    • @samyam
      @samyam  3 роки тому +1

      Great!

  • @shadyshow9166
    @shadyshow9166 11 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @LucasRosa-d9f
    @LucasRosa-d9f 3 місяці тому

    Please help when I try to play my vr game it won’t open

  • @frodox10
    @frodox10 3 роки тому

    My hero thank you!

  • @aliyah4236
    @aliyah4236 2 роки тому

    When I try to publish my game for some reason it publish the tutorial and not the game I built any help?

    • @yellowmarkers
      @yellowmarkers Рік тому

      In the Build Settings, you can reorder your scenes. The one listed first will be the one that first loads on the game startup, so you should move that one to the top and not the tutorial (assuming your game is divided into multiple scenes).

  • @TS111WASD
    @TS111WASD Рік тому

    Thanks mate

  • @davidoregan_
    @davidoregan_ 2 роки тому

    I can't even count the times I've been back here lmao