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Indie Game Refund Abuse Sparks Debate Over Platform Policies | HappyGamer
Players are reportedly abusing refund policies on platforms like Steam, playing indie games for over 20 hours before requesting refunds and leaving negative reviews. This practice is causing significant financial and algorithmic damage to small developers who rely on every sale. The debate centers on balancing consumer rights with the need to protect developers from intentional exploitation.