Hytale won't be on Steam at launch as devs do not see the necessity of it and want to avoid bad reviews from people that aren't as well-informed

That comes courtesy of Hytale's FAQ page, penned by the game's executive director, Patrick 'Lyall' Derbic, who explained the ...

Hytale won't be on Steam at launch, and might not ever be: 'Steam is a great marketing tool, but one that we might never need'

Hypixel Studios also wants to focus on the game, not "negative reviews from players that aren't as well-informed yet about ...
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Hytale early access launch is skipping the biggest PC platform

Though many will be excited for its early access version, some might not be able to try it out because it is not arriving on ...

A Creepy Horse Game Was Banned From Steam And No One’s Sure Why

Horses is an upcoming narrative-driven horror game you’ve probably never heard of set to launch next month on the Epic Games Store, Humble Store, GOG, and Itch.io. But you won’t be able to find the ...

Minecraft rival Hytale skips Steam at launch to dodge negative reviews, and its developer says it "might never need" Valve's store

Hytale says that Steam is a "great marketing tool" but not a "necessity" for its early access debut, opting for its own launcher instead.

GOG shades Steam in support for horror game banned by Valve: "We've always believed that players should be able to choose the experiences that speak to them"

GOG has waded into the drama surrounding Horses, the experimental horror game banned on Steam, by publicly backing its acclaimed indie developer and proclaiming that the company's "proud" to host it.
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How to Fix Where Winds Meet Crashing Problem?

Where Winds Meet can crash at launch, during loading, or while entering early scenes when the game fails to load the ...

Valve responds as indie horror studio accuses Steam of 'censorship' for banning its game about nude human 'Horses' (Update)

While Valve's statement doesn't provide much additional detail about its decision making, it explains why Santa Ragione was ...