Steam: Approval Delays for Indie Games
Independent studios are seeing their game releases delayed due to review times on Steam, which can harm their visibility and sales. Developers attribute these difficulties to a wave of AI-generated games that are saturating the platform. The studio TwoMenGames had to postpone the release of Amazing Slot Survivor due to a lack of timely approval.
Delays Impacting Visibility and Sales for Indies
The saturation of reviews on Steam complicates the promotion of new games and creates additional challenges for independent studios when launching their titles. Prolonged approval times can impact the visibility and sales of indie games. The backlog of reviews is identified as a factor contributing to delays in releases.
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Creators Attribute Saturation to AI-Generated Games
Developers explain the situation as a result of a wave of AI-generated games flooding the platform. According to them, this influx further complicates the situation for independent games. The quality of these AI-generated titles also raises concerns among traditional developers.
A Delayed Launch: The Case of TwoMenGames
TwoMenGames, a small team, was set to release their first game, Amazing Slot Survivor, a roguelike themed around slot machines, today. The game did not receive Valve's approval in time. The studio clarified that the review process on Steam took longer than expected, leading to the postponement of the release. Steam imposes a review process before any game publication.
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