GOG Welcomes Indie Horror Title Horses Following Steam Ban
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
CD Projekt's GOG storefront has picked up the indie horror game Horses after Valve banned it from Steam, emphasizing player choice and access to unconventional titles.
CD Projekt's PC storefront GOG is stepping up to distribute the controversial indie horror game Horses, according to a report by IGN South Africa. The decision comes shortly after Valve banned the title from Steam. GOG defended the move with a clear stance on player agency, stating that players should be able to choose the experiences that speak to them.
Developed as a first-person horror experience featuring live-action sequences set on a remote horse farm, Horses puts players through a tense 14-day trial designed to test obedience and restraint. Despite facing hurdles with major storefronts, including a disputed situation with the Epic Games Store, the indie title has already surpassed 18,000 copies sold. This early sales milestone allowed the development team to completely pay back their loans and royalties despite the high-profile platform restrictions.
This development highlights the ongoing friction between indie developers pushing creative boundaries and the stringent content policies enforced by dominant PC storefronts. While Valve and other platforms maintain strict curation and moderation guidelines, alternative marketplaces like GOG continue to carve out space for uncensored or challenging games. For players who value digital ownership and open access to diverse content, platform diversity remains essential for keeping unconventional projects alive.
Tags: GOG, Steam, PC Gaming, Indie Games, Digital Distribution
Original article: IGN South Africa