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Valve Addresses Concerns Over Quick Clone Games
Valve, the owner of Steam, has acknowledged a trend where games receive rapid clones on the same storefront. Developers are now expected to take proactive measures to mitigate this issue.
theindiegames Editorial Team Oct 29, 2026 1 min read Updated Oct 28, 2026
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Valve, the owner of Steam, has acknowledged a trend where games receive rapid clones on the same storefront. Developers are now expected to take proactive measures to mitigate this issue.
In response to a concerning phenomenon where games on Steam quickly gain clone versions, Valve has formally recognized the issue and emphasized that developers must take steps to prevent it themselves.