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Steam Review Delays Affecting Indie Launches

Steam Review Delays Affecting Indie Launches

Indie developers say Steam review waits are delaying launches, with some reporting waits of weeks; Valve says reviews can take up to 12 business days. A report adds a five-minute launch-and-play requirement; Australia Did It was approved for November 17, while other dates remain uncertain. Valve attributes the backlog to increased submissions and re-reviews, not specifically AI-made games, so developers should submit builds early.

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Updated Nov 14, 2026