Dev Behind Racist Plantation Game Quietly Removes It From Steam
The controversial game Plantation Simulator has been removed from Steam at the request of its developer, FzzyBzzy. The game, which depicted violent and racist themes, faced significant backlash after its release. Following a final update from the developer, Valve confirmed the game's removal from the platform on May 26, 2026.
- ▪Plantation Simulator featured gameplay that involved players whipping Black characters to manage a plantation.
- ▪The developer requested the game's removal from Steam after receiving widespread criticism and media attention.
- ▪Valve confirmed the game's removal from the store on May 26, 2026, following the developer's request.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:12 +0000 |
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Dev Behind Racist Plantation Game Quietly Removes It From Steam Plantation Simulator is no longer on Steam after the developer requested Valve remove it from the store Plantation SimulatorSteamValve By Zack Zwiezen Published May 27, 2026 | Comments (0) | 𝕏 Copied! © Valve / FzzyBzzy / Kotaku The controversial PC game Plantation Simulator, which at one point featured Black characters being whipped by players, has been removed from the store after the game’s developer requested that Valve remove it. On May 24, following a lot of press and viral posts, developer FzzyBzzy posted a final update on the official Plantation Simulator store page.
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