Google Pulls DDLC From Play Store Over Policy Violations

Google has removed the psychological horror visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club! from the Play Store, citing a violation of its Terms of Service related to sensitive themes. Developers say the game thoughtfully addresses mental health and note it remains available on Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and iOS; they’re pursuing reinstatement on Google Play and exploring other Android distribution options. The title reportedly had tens of millions of downloads across its free and Plus versions.