Itch.io Clarifies Why One Of 2024's Greatest PC Games Was Removed From Search Results

Alex Newhouse
7/28/2025

Update: In a post on Bluesky, Itch.io responded that Mouthwashing has not been indexed since well before the recent sweep of NSFW games. "This game hasn't been indexed since October 2024 since it doesn't meet our indexing criteria," the company wrote. "The developers are using a 'Download' button as a link to Steam. The developer took down any playable files form this page in 2024." Original Story:Due to pressure from payment processors and right-wing advocacy groups, the marketplaces Itch.io and Steam recently announced that they would be delisting or de-indexing games that were perceived as "Not Safe For Work." While apparently intended to disrupt the production and marketing of adult-content games, this move has already had a much broader impact: The critically acclaimed horror game Mouthwashing has been de-indexed from Itch.io as part of this sweep.Continue Reading at GameSpot...

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