Adult content on internet is disappearing :(
Added 2025-07-27 16:17:16 +0000 UTCComplicated times...
Itch.io has deindexed adult games. It means that my game is still online but we cannot "find" it by browsing, so my traffic of new players has dropped to zero.
It's supposed to be temporary. They put new rules (being more strict on what fetish is forbidden or not), and then after controlling all games one by one they will put back the browsing, after banning games that doesn't follow new rules.
I shall be safe, because this happened to Patreon a long time ago, and the "new" itch.io rules are the same as current Patreon rules.
X/twitter also decided to hide adult content for all EU users, it hurts haha, but I can still post "Sfw" or just sexy.
At least nothing happened to Patreon, I think they already resolved this issue long time ago so it's okay.
We will see if the situation change, but I have to be more active regarding how to promote my game and content.
So, situation is, my traffic and player base is very affected, but it doesn't affect you that are already a player.
The next update should be uploaded the last day of the month (or before?), but I expect a lot less activity :(
I will have to work on finding new efficient way to receive traffic of new players
Comments
They did that to steam games for a bit and it got reversed so hang in there
joe Shabanowitz
2025-10-20 17:02:50 +0000 UTCThis sucks
Karolina Quevedo +18
2025-07-30 16:58:51 +0000 UTCReally sucks to hear but we'll support how we can
L
2025-07-30 07:56:46 +0000 UTCYou can thank Sweet Baby Inc 2.0 known as Collective Shout for that. They targeted Mastercard and Visa to censor Sexual content on the whole internet, not just games. effectively censoring people by not allowing us to use our own damn money.
Zorg_Sinister
2025-07-28 19:55:58 +0000 UTCDon't worry, it's your decision when you want to release that update, but don't worry π(β ^β ^β )
Jack ivan Blandon montes
2025-07-28 19:54:47 +0000 UTCBut you could also create your own website where you offer your games. Another artist on Patreon whom I support did the same thing because he also had problems.
TheMightyDG
2025-07-28 12:44:08 +0000 UTCYeah they're already facing insane backlash - they're probably gonna back down eventually and issue an "apology"
Zak-Draven
2025-07-27 21:47:09 +0000 UTCYeah it's there to censor whatever they don't like - not just NSFW stuff
Zak-Draven
2025-07-27 21:45:29 +0000 UTCYeah they've already been using this as an excuse to ban LGBT content - they're already using it to censor anything they don't approve of
Zak-Draven
2025-07-27 21:45:03 +0000 UTCYeah I'm being hit with it, too. Hang in there though, I love your work and I'm looking forward to more stuff from you in the future!
Zak-Draven
2025-07-27 19:49:07 +0000 UTCMy main problem with this new wave of bans is what they will consider "hate speech". It's a word that can mean virtually anything. And this will be just an excuse for persecution and deplatforming like is already happening.
BlackDragon90
2025-07-27 19:20:27 +0000 UTCugh sorry you are now hit with this. it theory it sounds good but in practice its really WAY too broad of a sweeping change to itch.io AND steam. a lot of good people get caught up in the sweep that had nothing wrong with the games they put out.
R O
2025-07-27 19:06:38 +0000 UTCYes i am Support because i like your Games and your Hard Work.
TheMightyDG
2025-07-27 17:12:33 +0000 UTCIt would have to follow EU laws otherwise you site would be restricted or blocked.
Lucas Starrk
2025-07-27 17:04:17 +0000 UTCTry the Oppaiman website. It works in conjunction with Patreon.
Lucas Starrk
2025-07-27 17:02:30 +0000 UTCUK is slowly becoming an Islamic county sadly. A month(ish) or so ago some people were arrested for burning a Quran. However if you burn a Bible it's ok and almost encouraged. Had plans to love there but now I probably won't unless I get a huge business proposal
DatGuyBidu
2025-07-27 16:54:05 +0000 UTCThere is also the VISA and MasterCard fiasco trying prevent people from buy 'adult' games on Steam.
Chris Wreker
2025-07-27 16:52:58 +0000 UTCSo glad I added you here so I dont have do search like a madman to get access
I_Bee_StienXx
2025-07-27 16:51:29 +0000 UTCNaj uhu Baby, you have a nice look ^^
TheMightyDG
2025-07-27 16:45:05 +0000 UTCThankfully, it seems this crackdown has illicited retaliation from a very uplifting majority of people. Those moral hypocrites will be forced to back down again soon enough.
BaddeToaster
2025-07-27 16:39:02 +0000 UTCSo many problems caused by people wanting to do what they think is right.... I hope that people come to their senses and make them back down
Anthony Moreno
2025-07-27 16:32:31 +0000 UTCFrom what I heard they were going after payment services on restricting content, but I figured once the companies start losing on the bottomline they are going to tell these puranitcal tyrants to shove it. Sex sells. Plain and simple.
bart14dc5
2025-07-27 16:30:15 +0000 UTCAlso Naj best waifu
Reb
2025-07-27 16:27:02 +0000 UTCHave you considered posting the completed version of your game on Steam? Iβve seen a couple PaTreon creators do that
Reb
2025-07-27 16:26:43 +0000 UTCYou have to consider a personal website that you control at this point I think. Not sure how it would work for the EU though.
LWA
2025-07-27 16:26:01 +0000 UTCdayum, why rhey gotta ruin fun this way
Broki_TV
2025-07-27 16:22:42 +0000 UTCI know a great rhinoplasty surgeon that can help these people get their noses back on their faces and out of everybody else's business. I think it would be a great help to us all.
Lord Eagle
2025-07-27 16:22:17 +0000 UTCLOL they didn't solve shit. Nobody solved anything because these puritanical tyrants will never stop trying to censor and/or ban things they don't like. Patreon just isn't on the radar now. If we don't keep pushing back, it'll only be a matter of time before anything deemed "offensive" is on the chopping block.
Sh0tgun_Jacks0n
2025-07-27 16:21:58 +0000 UTCThat sucks hopefully everything will work out to those doing this workππ½
Blicky
2025-07-27 16:21:39 +0000 UTCWe will still support you even in these weird times that's going on right now
King Bass
2025-07-27 16:20:25 +0000 UTC
