Overview
- Valve says it reviewed a 2023 build and refused to ship Horses on Steam due to content it judged appeared to depict sexual conduct involving a minor.
- Santa Ragione disputes that characterization, says the mid-game scene was not sexual, and later changed the character to a twenty-something woman.
- The developer says Valve declined to re-examine the final build, while no other storefront has raised objections.
- GOG says it is proud to give Horses a home and has opened pre-orders, emphasizing player choice and space for creators.
- Horses is slated to launch December 2 on GOG, Epic Games Store, Humble Store, and Itch.io at €4.99/$4.99, as the studio warns the Steam block threatens its viability.