Emika Games, a lone developer behind games like the recently released Summer of ’58 has left game development for “an indefinite time” after Steam’s 2-hour return policy resulted in a large number of returns on their latest title.
Summer of ’58 was released last month and has an overall “Very Positive” review rating and even excellent comments from players who enjoyed the game. However, the title can be completed in about 90 minutes and has left it vulnerable to Steam’s refund policy.
The policy lets any Steam user get a full refund, no questions asked, if they’ve played it for less than two hours. So, if you spend $10 on a game, and finish it in under 2 hours, you can get your money back, no questions asked. However, it seems people weren’t thinking of the little guys.
Friends! Thank you for your support! I'm leaving game development for an indefinite time to collect my thoughts. pic.twitter.com/q93NxWjyUI
— EMIKA_GAMES (@EmikaGames) August 26, 2021
Indie Developer Leaves Game Development After Steam’s 2-Hour Return Policy
Emika Games declared they were leaving to collect their thoughts, along with the following message,
“Friends! Thank you for your support! I’m leaving game development for an indefinite time to collect my thoughts. The fact is that my game Summer of ‘58 does not reach 2 hours of playing time by Steam standards, in this regard, a huge number of returns on the game, even with positive reviews, and I do not earn anything to create a new game. Thank you very much for supporting me. I am very glad that you like my games, but since I have no conditions to do something new, I have to do something else. I will immediately answer everyone who asks about From Day To Day, this game will not see the light of day in the near future. See you later.”
UPDATE: “Shocked By Such Support”
Emika Games has posted again today, August 27th, exclaiming their thanks for the support and how much people have come to their show their love.
Friends! I'm really shocked by such support! I didn't expect that so many people would support me! pic.twitter.com/z70VYbfg73
— EMIKA_GAMES (@EmikaGames) August 27, 2021
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