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AppWizard

July 16, 2025

1 in 5 Steam games released in 2025 use generative AI, up nearly 700% year-on-year — 7,818 titles disclose genAI asset usage, 7% of the entire Steam library

Recent research indicates a 681% increase in the number of games on Steam that acknowledge the use of generative AI, rising from around 1,000 titles in 2024 to over 7,500. Ichiro Lambe, a game developer, noted that the applications of generative AI in gaming include audio elements, narrative generation, marketing materials, and code generation assistance. The use of AI during runtime is also increasing, with examples such as flagging offensive content and generating 3D worlds based on player prompts. Some games featuring AI have received positive reviews, suggesting growing acceptance among players. Notable titles using generative AI include My Summer Car, which has sold 2.5 million copies. Developers are using carefully crafted language in disclosures about AI to reassure customers, and there are concerns about undisclosed AI usage in some games.

AppWizard

August 15, 2024

Valve issues new rules outlawing links in Steam page descriptions, hopefully bringing an end to the plague of demos pretending they’re ‘prologue games’

Valve has updated its guidelines for game store page descriptions, effective in early September. The new rules prohibit developers from including links to other websites or Steam game listings in most sections of their store pages, aiming to reduce clutter and enhance user experience. This change addresses concerns that store pages have become overly promotional for other titles. Developers are encouraged to use features like bundles and franchises for related product promotion. Additionally, previous updates in July allowed for dedicated store pages for demos without extra fees, clarifying the distinction between demos and full games. Valve will implement an automatic detection system to identify and hide non-compliant links on store pages.