Itch.io Palestine Relief Bundle Aids Gaza's Children And Includes Over 300 Games

Game developers have come together for a massive video game bundle on itch.io to raise funds for besieged Palestinian citizens in Gaza. All proceeds will be donated to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF).

The Palestine Relief Bundle will net you 373 games for an for $8 (though you can pay more if you want). Notable inclusions are the cutesy platformer A Short Hike, the musical adventure Wandersong, and the 2D zelda-like Anodyne. The bundle also includes a number of tabletop role-playing games, like the mech-focused Apocalypse Frame and the paranormal mercenary sim Fist.

The collection has blown past its initial goal of $100,000 and its second goal of $250,000. Currently it has raised over $323,000 and is aiming to raise $500,000. The bundle is available for the next 11 days, as of writing. Developers created a similar bundle for Palestine in 2021, which raised money for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. Other itch.io bundles have supported causes like racial justice and Ukraine.

The PCRF's mission is to "provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion." It is currently raising money to provide urgent relief on the ground in Gaza, delivering medical supplies, food, clean water, and mental health services. If you are looking for other organizations to donate to, you can check out GameSpot's list from 2021.