The above games are hand-picked by GOG as it has evaluated the titles and feels it can “truly stand behind”, the quality on offer. Marcin Iwinski, co-founder of GOG owner CD Projekt, has previously criticized Steam’s Early Access program for a lack of curation, only removing games after they’re discovered to be unplayable.
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DRM-free games distribution network GOG has launched a new initiative called “Games in Development”.
What’s more, they are discounting all five of the titles through February 2nd. The policy is simple: 14 days with no questions asked. Early today, GOG sent out a press release explaining how its Games in Development program will function.
The first games “in development” are Starbound, Ashes of the Singularity, Project Zomboid, TerraTech, and The Curious Expedition. “Nowadays, we’re seeing more games that are already great experiences while still in development”, GOG MD Piotr Karwowski said. Their plan is to offer what they decide are the “most promising titles” as well as games people have requested on the Community Wishlist. Unfortunately Steam has been the only place to realistically sell early access to a game.
GOG.com has launched a Games in Development program to give gamers early access to games that aren’t quite finished yet.
As well, the 14-day refund is a significant step forward.
This is something Valve’s Steam has been doing for some time, but GOG Early Access is a tad different from Steam Early Access.
In case you disagree with this assessment, GOG is also offering a no questions asked 14 day refund policy.
The GOG Galaxy client should also come in handy for games in development.
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So unfinished games will always be a crap shoot, and they’re not going anywhere. If, for nothing else, just to take an in-depth look at how game development changes over time. Let me know in the comments.
