Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up

One developer has been waiting for weeks on approval for a game it planned to release today.

One developer has been waiting for weeks on approval for a game it planned to release today.

by Jay PetersNov 3, 2026, 6:14 PM UTC

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A screenshot from Food Devils, which is missing its planned launch today.
Image: Studio DaimonJay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.