GOG has announced it will host Santa Ragione's horror adventure game Horses after Steam rejected it. Valve declined the game due to content it deemed inappropriate, citing concerns about “content that appears, in our judgment, to depict sexual conduct involving a minor.”
Release and Platform Availability
Despite the setback on Steam, Horses is scheduled for release on various platforms, including the Epic Games Store and the Humble Store. GOG affirmed its support, stating, “We’re proud to give Horses a home on GOG.” The company encouraged pre-orders to support the developer.
Background and Community Reaction
The incident with Horses has drawn parallels to previous controversies involving GOG and Steam. Commenters revisited GOG's prior handling of Devotion, a 2019 Taiwanese horror game pulled from Steam over political controversies.
- Horses involves a content change from minor to adult character by Santa Ragione.
- Steam refused to re-review Horses after the adjustment.
- GOG faces community scrutiny due to how it handled past issues with Devotion.
- Horses will be available on multiple platforms, ensuring widespread release.
Commenters have expressed disappointment at GOG for not supporting Devotion amid similar censorship issues.
