Itch.io's mass delisting of paid adult content has also affected safe-for-work games with yuri or lesbian themes, devs claim
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Summary
A recent report from the Trans News Network has detailed the effect of Itch.io’s recent delisting of 18,000 adult games from its service.
Aside from the impact on adult game developers, LGBTQ+ developers have pointed out that safe-for-work titles with lesbian or yuri themes have also been affected.
Developers and writers have detailed their own situations in the wake of the delistings, with some claiming that even his safe-for-work titles have now been made harder to find or removed outright.
Itch.io recently backtracked on its decision and allowed adult games back on the platform if they were free, but those that charge a fee remain ineligible as the platform seeks new payment processors.
Despite Itch.io being a haven for many LGBTQ+ developers, with its perceived recent crackdown on adult games, many feel a chill in the air when it comes to the potential for censorship of LGBTQ+ titles too.
