💬 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

   Why MDRG Will Never Come to Steam:

1. Why isn’t MDRG on Steam?

Steam has strict rules when it comes to NSFW content, especially regarding characters that they believe could be interpreted as underage.

Unfortunately, their standards are very broad and often based on subjective interpretation. Developers must be extremely careful to avoid things that Steam might interpret this way. Some examples include:

• Characters with petite body types or small chests
• References to schools or school uniforms
• Characters described as “cute” instead of “sexy”
• Clothing or accessories associated with youth (such as bows)
• Language suggesting a character might be under 18 (for example using “girl” instead of “woman”)

This list isn’t complete, but it shows how strict and sometimes unpredictable these rules can be.

According to Steam’s moderation team, MDRG falls into this category, which is why it was rejected.

The exact reason is unknown because Steam usually sends only a generic rejection message without explaining the specific problem.

Possible reasons could include:

• Jun’s design being considered too “cute”
• Certain item descriptions
• Something written in the store page comments

But in the end, the developer was never given a clear explanation.

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2. Why are other NSFW games allowed on Steam?

You may notice that some games on Steam appear to break these rules. In most cases, they fall into one of the following situations.

2.1 SFW Version + External Patch

This is the most common method.

Developers release a censored (SFW) version of the game on Steam and provide an external patch elsewhere that restores the NSFW content.

However, this approach has drawbacks:

• The Steam community page must remain SFW
• Posting NSFW screenshots there can result in community bans
• Players must install patches manually

Even so, this has become the standard strategy for adult games on Steam.

2.2 The Developer Got Very Lucky

Steam’s review process is still handled by individual reviewers.

Sometimes a reviewer may approve a game that technically should not have passed the rules.

In other words, occasionally developers simply get very lucky.

2.3 The Game Was Released Before Current Rules

Some games were added to Steam before the current NSFW policies became stricter.

A well-known example is Nekopara.

Under today’s standards, games like that might not be approved anymore, but since they were released earlier, they remain on the platform.

Because of this, Steam may appear inconsistent. A common saying among developers is:

Steam is consistent about what they ban — but inconsistent about what they allow.

So you should not base expectations on older games that slipped through the system.

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3. Can a banned game be modified and resubmitted?

Sometimes Steam allows developers to make changes and apply again.

However, when the rejection is related to underage interpretation in NSFW content, Steam usually states that:

Modifications and resubmissions will not be allowed.

Once that message appears, the decision is effectively final.

There is only one known exception: Chaos;Head, which eventually appeared on Steam after being rejected. But that case involved a large publisher (Spike Chunsoft) with significant financial influence.

For an independent developer, receiving this rejection essentially means:

The game will never be allowed on Steam.

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4. But games like “Sex with Hitler” are on Steam — Why?

Even though titles like that may seem ridiculous, they do not break the specific rule Steam consistently enforces.

Steam actually allows many controversial themes, including:

• Incest
• Non-consensual scenarios
• Bestiality

Yes, there are even games on Steam involving characters with animals.

However, the rule Steam most consistently enforces is the one mentioned earlier:

Anything that might be interpreted as involving underage characters.

Since games like Sex with Hitler do not fall into that category, they are allowed to remain on the platform.