A recent comment from an indie developer has sparked a heated debate about Steam's refund policy, which allows players to request a refund for any reason within two hours of playtime. The developer in question claims to have had to refund a staggering 55,000 sales, with some players even leaving positive reviews for games they later refunded.

This has led to accusations that the policy is being abused, with some players taking advantage of the system to play games for free. The developer argues that it should not be possible for players to leave positive reviews for games they have refunded, as this suggests they were satisfied with the game, but still chose to take their money back.

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  • Steam's refund policy allows players to request a refund for any reason within two hours of playtime
  • Some indie developers claim that the policy is being exploited by players who want to play games for free
  • The issue highlights the need for a more balanced approach to refunds, one that protects both players and developers
  • Positive reviews from players who have refunded games can be misleading and harm the game's reputation
  • A change to the refund policy could help to prevent abuse and ensure a fairer system for all

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