Devs are canceling their demos to stop AI users from stealing their games
16-10-2026 19:23 via GamesRadar+

Devs are canceling their demos to stop AI users from stealing their games

A planned demo for Russian roulette-inspired game Drunken Goddess Reflux, now the 65th most-wishlisted game on Steam according to SteamDB, has been canceled in large part because the developers fear someone using AI will steal their ideas and rush out a copycat. In a Steam post, co-developer and publisher Alliance Arts, already known for anime girlfailure hit Needy Streamer Overload, confirms that the October 19 demo release will be replaced by a closed playtest with stricter rules. Concerns aro
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