The indie horror game Misery has been taken off Steam due to a DMCA claim from GSC Game World, creators of the Stalker series. Developer Maewing shared that the takedown is linked to alleged unauthorized use of game content, particularly visual themes. Although the team argues that their work is original or licensed, the situation has raised concerns about how larger companies treat indie developers. Maewing has acknowledged past comments and aims to handle the matter more professionally. Do you think this is fair to indie developers?
Published on: 11/9/2025
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