Yeah... this doesn't surprise me. I've heard about how crazy some CN players can be in general, and recently found out about the Love and Deepspace controversy with Valko. Looks like a vocal minority of weirdos killed that game for the rest of the CN and Global community, because now they've lost a ton of players. Can't have anything fun because there's always going to be people that ruin things for everyone else.
I already finished the game on Itch, but I'll get it on Steam too just to show support.