MISERY is available on Steam again after the DMCA claim is lifted and the conflict with GSC Game World is resolved.
The indie project MISERY, a cooperative survival action game for 1-5 people, returned to the Steam store after the developers were able to close the issue of the DMCA complaint from GSC Game World. The team clarified that the conflict did concern several old assets that were mistakenly left in the build, and the dispute was resolved in a working manner.
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What’s changed: MISERY is back on Steam and available to players again
The game is open to everyone again: the MISERY Steam page has been unblocked, and restrictions have been lifted. The developers from Platypus Entertainment reported that they promptly deleted the controversial materials — unused assets and a couple of music tracks.
The quick fix shows they’re serious about copyrights and the DMCA.
The dev team appreciates the community’s patience while things were shut down.
“Thank you to our wonderful community for the incredible unity. It really helped us get through the tough times.”
Post-apocalyptic co-op survivor: what attracts MISERY
Gamers are hyped for the return of cooperative MISERY, a post-apocalyptic survival game set in a nuclear disaster zone. Out here, every day is risky, and any trip outside could be your last.
Okay, so you’re dropped into this risky area. Think S.T.A.L.K.E.R., but with its own vibe and flavor.
What can I do in MISERY:
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Explore radioactive ruins and search for resources;
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build and improve a shelter, turning it into a full-fledged bunker;
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Craft weapons and equipment;
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Fight mutants and avoid anomalies;
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Go through a procedurally generated world with your friends in a co-op survival format.
The project combines survival mechanics, the atmosphere of a hardcore post-nuclear zone and rogue-lite elements, which made it a small indie hit even before the appearance of the DMCA conflict.
A discount in honor of returning to Steam
After the game was returned to Steam, the developers launched a special sale: the Support Bundle with a 50% discount is valid all weekend. This gesture not only helps to support the studio, but also marks an important point — MISERY is available again and continues to develop.
The team promises that further updates will be released according to plan: the content is already in progress, and some of the improvements will be available in upcoming patches.
Quick reference: what caused the blockage
The conflict arose after GSC Game World discovered in the game files some elements similar to the assets of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The developers of MISERY explained that these were unused materials left over from old test builds. The game’s page was temporarily hidden due to the DMCA strike, but then GSC withdrew the complaint, confirming that the claims were closed.
This story shows how small game teams can fix IP problems the right way.
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