Saturnalia studio has announced the release date for its horror game Horses, set to launch on December 2nd, 2025, through Epic Games Store, GOG, Humble Store, and Itch.io. However, the game has been banned from Steam, leaving the studio in a precarious financial situation as it loses access to a significant audience. Horses, a narrative-driven horror experience, takes players on a surreal journey as a farmhand over 14 days, exploring themes of familial trauma and totalitarian power. Despite its unsettling nature and innovative approach to storytelling, Santa Ragione faces challenges with Valve regarding content restrictions.

Why is Horses being banned from Steam?

Horses has been banned from Steam due to content restrictions imposed by Valve. While the game has been accepted on all other PC storefronts, Valve's decision effectively removes access to a large portion of potential players, putting the studio's future at risk.

Horses is developed by Santa Ragione, the studio behind critically acclaimed titles like Saturnalia and Mediterranea Inferno. Known for their artistic style and narrative depth, Santa Ragione pushes boundaries within the horror genre. Horses promises an immersive experience filled with interactive storytelling, live-action scenes, and minimalist visuals, allowing players to explore dark familial themes within a tense, atmospheric setting.