Indie games delayed as Steam approval backlog pushes back launch dates

Several independent game developers have reported unusually long waits for Steam to approve their submissions, with some missing planned release dates as a result. Studio Daimon, the team behind the upcoming title Food Devils, submitted its build on October 12th and intended to launch the game in early access on the scheduled day. According to game director Alfred Kamon, the title is still awaiting approval, and the studio has no confirmed timeline for when Valve will grant the final go-ahead. Kamon said the team had sent a support ticket the previous week seeking an update on the situation. The report suggests the delays are affecting a wider group of indie developers who have raised the issue on social media.