I try a cracked version, if there is no free demo available. This particular game does have a demo, though. If you do not want to go down the DRM route, this a

I try a cracked version, if there is no free demo available. This particular game does have a demo, though. If you do not want to go down the DRM route, this approach of publishing your own cracked version is probably best. A at least you have a little control, since you can make subtly change [0] the experience for crack users (very punny ;). I agree with the author that convenience is a big factor. If it easier to download a cracked version compared to paying the developer, there is a problem. Since we are on HN, how about a service which helps game devs to put their games on as many stores (Steam,Desura,Ubuntu,Play,Apple,etc) as possible? It is probably a lot of work for single person devs. A little fee upfront and a percentage of the income, so it is a pretty quick buck for the game dev. [0] http://thepiratebay.is/torrent/6617784/No_Time_To_Explain_Windows_tinyBuildGAMES http://thepiratebay.is/torrent/6617784/No_Time_To_Explain_Wi...