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Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play Store

gamingApr 9, 2026112,024

Doki Doki Literature Club, the 2017 cult-hit visual novel, was removed from the Google Play Store on April 8, with Google citing depiction of sensitive themes. The title had thousands of positive user reviews and a vocal fanbase praising its handling of mental health. The publisher is contesting the removal and demanding the game be reinstated. The takedown has sparked backlash and reignited debate over how app stores police content that treats difficult topics.

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Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play on April 8 for sensitive themes.
The 2017 visual novel had thousands of positive user reviews on the store.
Publisher is contesting the removal and pressing Google to reinstate the game.
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kotaku.comCult-Hit Doki Doki Literature Club Fights Sudden Android Removal

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