Steam has removed Pickmos, a game accused of copying Pokemon and Palworld. The removed survival video game is scheduled for full release in 2027, but its future remains uncertain due to numerous controversies surrounding its development. The first doubts arose over the name itself, which was originally Pickmon, leading to accusations that it was a clone of the Pokemon series. However, the name change to the current Pickmos did not put an end to allegations that the game bore too close a resemblance to other titles, going beyond mere inspiration.
Accusations that the game relies too much on other well-known titles aren’t limited to Palworld and the Pokemon series. Shortly after its announcement, the gaming community accused it of copying The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as well.
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The fallout from the numerous controversies has already caught up with the creators of Pickmos, as the game has joined the ranks of titles removed from Steam. The publisher, NetworkGo, addressed the matter by posting a statement on the game’s official Twitter account....
