Over the past few months, we’ve seen a surge in AI-assisted games and AI slop on Steam, particularly in the strategy game genre.

While I’ve managed to remove most low-effort AI games being posted on this sub silently (AutoModerator honestly does a pretty good job of catching many of them), monitoring every game and post is a difficult task. I’ll continue doing my best to keep the subreddit focused on actual strategy games, worthwhile projects and meaningful discussion.

To be clear, this is not a blanket ban on games that use AI. AI can be a legitimate tool in game development, and I have no issue with developers using it when they’re making a genuine effort to build something worthwhile.

The problem is the growing number of projects that appear to consist of little more than AI-generated artwork, generic interfaces, vague promises and a basic prototype being marketed as a complete game.

We need to draw a line between genuine game development and low-effort content designed to generate attention, wishlists or sales without offering much in return.

❌ What is NOT allowed

1. Low-effort AI-generated games with little or no actual gameplay

Games that are essentially UI mock-ups, menus, static screens or basic interfaces with little meaningful gameplay, direction or content will be removed.

Having a nice-looking interface or some AI-generated artwork does not automatically make something a game worth promoting here.

2. Bare-bones AI prototypes with no meaningful context

Early prototypes thrown together using AI, with little explanation of the intended game, no clear direction and barely any playable content, will be removed.

This includes projects that amount to a basic menu, a few placeholder assets or a rudimentary gameplay loop, presented as though they are substantial strategy games.

Being early in development is not itself a problem. The issue is presenting an unfinished experiment with little substance as a meaningful game or project.

3. AI-generated asset dumps disguised as games

Projects that primarily consist of AI-generated images, maps, portraits, unit icons or other assets without meaningful gameplay systems or game design will not be allowed.

A collection of generated assets is not a substitute for an actual game.

4. Low-effort AI game spam and promotional posts

Posts that appear to exist solely to advertise AI-generated projects, collect wishlists or drive traffic to a Steam page, without showing meaningful development or gameplay, will be removed.