Paddle Paddle Paddle Dev Takes Stand Against Steam Refund Abuse
Solo developer Mateo Covic defends his short-form game philosophy after players exploited Steam's two-hour refund policy to play Paddle Paddle Paddle for free.
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Solo developer Mateo Covic defends his short-form game philosophy after players exploited Steam's two-hour refund policy to play Paddle Paddle Paddle for free.
Solo developer Mateo Covic reports 55,000 refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle, claiming Steam's two-hour policy makes it easy for players to finish and return games.
Solo developer Mateo Covic reports over 55,000 refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle, sparking debate over Steam’s two-hour refund policy in 2026.
Solo developer Zoroarts reports over 55,000 refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle, highlighting the impact of Steam’s two-hour playtime refund threshold on indie games.
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