Manifold
The Shared Infrastructure for the Next Generation of Game Stores.
Manifold is an open-source infrastructure that allows anyone—communities, streamers, and curators—to launch their own digital game store. Developers upload once; Outlets sell everywhere.
Game development has been democratized. Distribution hasn't. Engines, assets, and learning resources are now accessible to everyone. Yet, when it comes to selling, the industry still relies on centralized monopolies.
Manifold changes this. We are building a modular distribution layer. We treat the "store backend" as shared infrastructure, allowing multiple independent storefronts to exist, grow, and connect without building everything from scratch.
1. For Developers: Reach Niche Markets
Stop relying on a single algorithm to find your audience. Upload your game to the Manifold network once, and make it available to hundreds of niche stores (Outlets) curated by people who actually understand your genre.
2. For Curators & Communities: Build Your Outlet
Turn your community into a storefront. Whether you are a streamer, a clan, or a genre enthusiast, you can launch a branded game store. You curate the games; we handle the heavy lifting (hosting, payments, and accounts).
3. For Players: One Unified Library
Freedom of choice without fragmentation. A game bought in a "Horror Niche Store" and a game bought in a "Cozy RPG Store" both live in the same Manifold player library. Buy anywhere, play everywhere.
We are at the beginning. Manifold is currently in active development, built in public by developers who believe creating a game should be harder than distributing it.
We are looking for early adopters, contributors, and dreamers.