Status BMO Apr 9, 2026
Yesterday, Google chose to remove Doki Doki Literature Club from the Google Play Store. Their explanation is that the game's content violates their Terms of Service in its depiction of sensitive themes.
DDLC is widely celebrated for portraying mental health in a way that meaningfully connects deeply with players around the world, helping them feel heard, understood, and less alone …
Yesterday, Google chose to remove Doki Doki Literature Club from the Google Play Store. Their explanation is that the game's content violates their Terms of Service in its depiction of sensitive themes.
DDLC is widely celebrated for portraying mental health in a way that meaningfully connects deeply with players around the world, helping them feel heard, understood, and less alone on their journey. Managing to achieve that - making a truly meaningful difference by using the power of fiction to connect to others — is what I'm most grateful for. It inspires me every day to keep making cool new things, things that can really reach others, especially those in need of connection.
DDLC is available on many different major platforms, including iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and more. We're continuing to do everything we can to find a path forward for getting DDLC reinstated on the Google Play Store. Meanwhile, we're also looking into potential options for alternate methods of distribution on Android devices.
We worked hard to bring DDLC to Android, and we've gotten to see so much love and enthusiasm from passionate Android users over these past few months. Thank you so much to the community for continuing to express your love and support for DDLC through the years. We'll keep you updated on the future of DDLC for Android.
Dan Salvato and the Serenity Forge Team
Source: Bluesky
