A game titled Plantation Simulator appeared on Steam on May 12. The title drew attention after updates altered its content, and the developer posted messages mocking buyers.
FzzyBzzy released the game on May 12. It showed a top-down view of a plantation owner directing Black characters described as slaves. The initial mature content text stated players would whip Black people to maintain farm output, with a note that excessive whipping could kill them.
The game Plantation Simulator is no longer available for purchase on Steam after its developer asked Valve to take it down. The removal occurred on May 26 following an update posted by the developer on May 24.
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Steam has rejected the upcoming Japanese horror visual novel This Game Is Not Real from its platform. Developer Viv announced the change after the game failed to meet Valve's distribution criteria. The title had accumulated 24,000 wishlists since its store page launched in August 2025.
Eric Barone has assured fans of Stardew Valley that he has no intention of adding the ability to cheat on spouses in the farming simulation. The solo developer addressed recent rumours in a series of posts on X after comments to GameInformer sparked speculation.
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The small team behind life simulator Paralives has announced it will never release paid DLC for the game. Strong early sales have given the studio confidence in its free-update model.