A games developer has criticised Valve’s control over Steam after their game was reportedly classified as adult-only without a clear explanation. The developer argues that Steam’s dominant position leaves creators with little practical ability to challenge its decisions, raising wider concerns about platform power and moderation transparency.

The game’s adult-only label could severely restrict its visibility and sales on Steam, where such titles face tighter distribution limits. The developer described Steam as a monopoly with few precedents and said they were “completely at [Valve’s] whim”, although the article does not state that Valve has publicly explained the decision.