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Google has removed Doki Doki Literature Club from the Play Store due to what is said to be a violation of its terms of service.
Serenity Forge, the publisher behind the 2021 re-release of the beloved visual novel, published a joint statement with creator Dan Salvato regarding its sudden removal yesterday. The message says Google communicated “its depiction of sensitive themes” as the cause of its removal and points out that it remains available to purchase on other platforms, including iOS, Nintendo Switch, and the PlayStation Store.
A statement regarding the removal of DDLC from the Google Play Store: pic.twitter.com/G0byurRUJZ
— Serenity Forge (@SerenityForge) April 9, 2026
“DDLC is widely celebrated for portraying mental health in a way that meaningfully connects deeply with players around the world, helping them feel heard, understood, and less alone on their journey,” Salvato and the Serenity Forge team said. “Managing to achieve that – making a truly meaningful difference by using the power of fiction to connect to others – is what I’m most grateful for. It inspires me every day to keep making cool new things, things that can really reach others, especially those in need of connection.”
Warning! Spoilers for Doki Doki Literature Club follow.
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