Valve says it's running behind on approving Steam games, issues cause missed release dates

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Valve admitted it is running behind on approving Steam games and has created a new developer checklist as a response, PC Gamer reported. Several indie developers — including the teams behind Food Devils, Wheel Make It, and Cubic Earth — publicly reported their store submissions remained unanswered for as long as 20 days, according to PC Gamer. Those delays contrast with Valve's listed review window of three to five business days, the article notes. PC Gamer also reported Valve has been re-reviewing submissions and that the new checklist is intended to help developers meet requirements on first submission.

• What happened: Valve told developers it is running behind on approving Steam games and issued a new checklist for developers, as reported by PC Gamer.
• Why it matters: PC Gamer reported multiple indie developers (Food Devils, Wheel Make It, Cubic Earth) said their submissions were unanswered for up to 20 days despite Valve's listed three-to-five business day review window.
• Context: PC Gamer reported Valve has been re-reviewing submissions, which the article links to the approval delays and to missed release dates for wishlisted games.
• What next: PC Gamer reported Valve created the checklist to help developers meet requirements on first submission; the article did not confirm whether or when review times will return to the three-to-five business day window.