Online survey of developers affected by July 2025 policy changes on Steam and itch.io

We are currently recruiting for an online survey for game developers who were affected by recent policy changes on Steam and itch.io.

You are eligible to participate in an interview if:

  • You are over 18 years old,

  • You can respond to questions in English

  • You meet at least one of the following criteria:

    • You have published a pornographic/sexual/erotic/lewd game on an online platform.

    • You have played a pornographic/sexual/erotic/lewd game

    • One of your pornographic / erotic / lewd / or sexual games was hosted on Steam or itch.io in July 2025 when policy changes occurred.

If you are interested in participating, please use the form below to email the research team. We will then send you a link to the consent form and survey.

This research project has been approved on ethical grounds by the University of Saskatchewan Behavioural Research Ethics Board.  Any questions regarding your rights as a participant may be addressed to that committee through the Research Ethics Office: ethics.office@usask.ca; 306-966-2975; out of town participants may call toll free 1-888-966-2975.