Bohrdom Game Disappears from Steam Amid Controversy

In some surprising news for gamers, Bohrdom, a game created by Cole Allen Thomas—who’s now in the spotlight for a serious incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner—has been yanked from Steam. This chemistry and physics simulation title was gaining traction, thanks in part to a wave of new purchases that came with an influx of reviews, many of which took a political stance in light of Thomas’ alleged actions against former President Donald Trump.

The chaos unfolded during the event, with Steam users flocking to the game’s discussion forums and review sections over the weekend. While some users were merely cracking jokes, others used the platform to voice their political opinions, either supporting or criticizing the situation. As of now, it’s still unclear whether Valve, the company behind Steam, removed the game or if it was done at Thomas’ request. We’ve reached out for clarification and will update if we hear back.

Interestingly, although you can no longer purchase Bohrdom, its store page and forums are still up and running. If Valve was indeed the one behind the removal, it wouldn’t come as a shock—there’s been mounting pressure from conservative groups that has led to a rise in adult games being banned on the platform. Valve seems to be taking a firmer stance on moderation these days.

This isn’t the first time Valve has acted against politically controversial games. They’ve previously removed titles that were deemed to be deliberately trolling or politically toxic, notably during a crackdown in 2018. More recently, they pulled a gladiator management game from sale after its developer used update notes to make anti-trans remarks, despite multiple warnings.

The spike in Bohrdom’s activity right after the incident raises eyebrows, especially since the game had seen minimal sales before all the drama. Many of the new reviews also show short playtimes, suggesting that some reviewers might have exploited Steam’s refund policy to leave feedback while getting their money back. If you’re going to rush to write a meme review related to current events, it makes sense to put some cash down first, right?

This whole situation is a clear example of how quickly things can change in the gaming world, especially when real-life events start to intertwine with our favorite pastimes.