2025-07-16
Steam now bans games that violate the 'rules and standards' of payment processors and banks
Steam has added a new rule to its guidelines that has resulted in certain games getting banned, according to a report by Automaton. The new clause states that "content that may violate the rules and standards set forth by Steam's payment processors and related card networks and banks, or internet network providers" is not allowed and could result in removal from the platform.
In other words, if credit card companies get mad about something, they could actually have the power to ban a game. The clause Discover Copy
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