Developer of ‘Spanking Exorcist’ game held up by Steam content moderation releases free ‘apology game’ where you spank him as punishment: ‘We would be delighted if you enjoy it’
Developer Actor’s indie game “Spanking Exorcist” was delayed past its planned July 24 release date due to Steam’s content moderation review. In response to the delay, Actor released a free “apology game” as a humorous gesture—a simple interactive experience where players can press a button to simulate spanking the developer as punishment.
“Spanking Exorcist” is described as a first-person exploration game featuring distinctive and unconventional character designs, including unsettling female characters and creepy aesthetic elements. The game appears to lean into intentionally surreal and uncomfortable visuals as part of its artistic direction.
The developer’s creative response to the moderation delay demonstrates both self-awareness and humor about the situation. The free apology game comes with a tongue-in-cheek message welcoming players to enjoy the experience. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between game developers and platform moderation systems, particularly on Steam, where content guidelines can sometimes delay indie titles pushing creative boundaries.