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Valve Pulls Flick Solitaire From Russian Steam After Regulator's Notice

The removal followed Roskomnadzor citing a 2006 law against promoting “non‑traditional sexualities.”

Overview

  • Apple and Google did not remove the game in Russia, and it remains available on their mobile app stores.
  • Valve told Flick Games that the Steam Distribution Agreement requires titles to comply with applicable local laws, shifting responsibility to the developer.
  • Flick Games founder Ian Masters criticized the move and called on platforms to protect LGBTQ+ content as a matter of basic rights.
  • The solitaire title includes LGBTQ+ art decks and had been on iOS and Android in Russia since 2020, gaining official scrutiny only after its Steam launch in October 2025.
  • Valve did not respond to media requests for comment, and separate reporting has alleged earlier Russia‑requested removals of more than 260 games on Steam.