Itch.io Deindexes Adult Games Under Payment Processor Pressure; Audit Underway
Itch.io Deindexes Adult Games Under Payment Processor Pressure; Audit Underway Indie video game marketplace Itch.io has announced a significant policy shift this week, deindexing all adult and not-safe-for-work (NSFW) games from its browse and search pages. This immediate action was taken to prioritize its relationship with payment partners and ensure compliance with their requirements, following a campaign by advocacy group Collective Shout. The move mirrors a similar decision by Steam earlier this month, both platforms responding to pressure concerning controversial…