wait if i already paid for the game on here though why do i need to buy it again on steam? i get its a different platform but that kinda feels like were being told we didnt pay enough to get full access to the game despite paying the listed price
It's actually on the bottom of the announcement that you get it later, September 16th - but for those who already purchased here at 10.99 it does seem.... unfortunate that you are being penalized for buying it before the steam release. It's a handful of weeks to wait, but no additional cost seems fair.
In effect however, this might discourage people from buying future titles on itch.io at all, if they feel slighted by this.