What happened with Pickmos on Steam?

Pickmos pulled from Steam after Pokémon rip-off complaints

A survival-crafting and creature-collecting game previously known as Pickmon has been removed from Steam after a wave of accusations it was copying Pokémon. The publisher backing the project stepped in and changed what players could access.

What the change was

• The game was removed from Steam before launch.
• The developer/publisher said it would revise the game to deliver a “controversy-free experience.”
• The publisher backing the project also removed the Steam page in response to the controversy.

Why it matters

This is the kind of platform-level intervention that can decide whether a small or mid-sized game keeps momentum. If a Steam listing is pulled, it often pauses wishlists, reduces visibility, and forces developers to spend time on rework rather than building community adoption.

It also highlights how fast creature-collection and survival games can become targets when their presentation resembles big, recognizable brands.

Practical impact for players

Players who were waiting on the original Steam page lose the ability to track or purchase it right away, and any release may shift depending on how quickly revisions are made.

No detailed description was provided about exactly which assets or mechanics triggered the accusations, but the stated objective is clear: to rework the product so it’s not perceived as infringing or imitating Pokémon-style IP.