Epic Games removed the indie title horses from its digital storefront just 24 hours before its scheduled release on December 3, 2025, leaving developer in-House Games reeling and potential buyers uncertain.The abrupt delisting, confirmed by both Epic and the developer, has sparked debate about platform policies and the vulnerability of self-reliant creators.
The removal impacts In-House Games’ launch plans and revenue projections for Horses,a narrative exploration game centered around equine themes. While Epic Games has not publicly detailed the specific reason for the decision, the situation highlights the power imbalance between large platform holders and independent developers, who often rely on these stores for visibility and sales.Affected customers who pre-purchased the game will receive full refunds.
In-House Games announced the delisting via X (formerly Twitter) on December 3,2025,stating,”Epic has removed Horses from the store 24 hours before launch. We are devastated.” Epic Games subsequently confirmed the removal to multiple outlets, offering a brief statement acknowledging the decision without elaborating on the cause.
The Humble Bundle store, which had been promoting Horses thru affiliate links, now directs users to its homepage after the Epic delisting. Links previously directing to the game’s store page now redirect. The game remains available on Steam.
