After the success of our inaugural fundraiser (we raised over $40,000 🎉), we’re bringing it back even bigger and we would love to include your games in 2026. As a participating studio, you’ll contribute a percentage of your Steam sales during the event in exchange for increased game visibility and elevated placement across Steam’s event promotions.
Why Join?
- Gain additional premium Steam visibility for your game(s)
- Your game(s) will be included in our streaming and social media campaigns, boosting exposure throughout the event
- Help fund programs that empower developers worldwide, from sending underrepresented creators to international industry events to creating programming that amplifies the global voice of gaming
Event Details
Dates: March 27 – April 6, 2026 (immediately following Steam’s Spring Sale - allowing your game(s) to extend their sales cycle with increased visibility).
Eligibility: Games with paid DLC or a purchase price
Suggested donation: 5% minimum (20% encouraged)
Sign-up deadline: February 20, 2026
FAQ Section
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Participating games will be featured on a dedicated event page on Steam, with potential for front-page visibility. The IGDA Foundation will also promote the event and participating games through our social media channels and network.
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We encourage developers to donate 20% of their revenue during the event period to maximize our collective impact. However, we understand that every studio's situation is unique. We suggest a minimum donation of 5%, but any contribution makes a difference in supporting our mission for a more inclusive games industry.
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Any developer or publisher with a game on Steam that has either a purchase price or paid DLC is eligible to participate.
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Donations will be processed after the event concludes. We'll provide detailed instructions for submitting donations, including options for PayPal and wire transfers. All donations are considered charitable contributions, as the IGDA Foundation is a U.S-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This means your donation may be tax-deductible, depending on your local tax laws. We’ll provide receipts for all contributions to ensure proper documentation for tax purposes.
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Yes, as long as your game will be available for purchase or have purchasable DLC during the event dates (March 27 – April 6, 2026).
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For additional questions, please contact us at dlc@igdafoundation.org or join our Discord community at https://discord.com/invite/aN9DdkF37v.