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Even when that agreement expires (see blur as a race game example), the game typically isn’t removed from libraries.
As for your game I think archive.org has a copy listed ( https://archive.org/details/race-driver-grid_202112 ), it says it’s a GOG copy so it shouldn’t give any issues, does it give any? (Do not click the spam comments, check the download options and pick either zip or torrent)
Removing games from player inventory is very rare; I’ve only seen it happen when malware is uploaded to Steam as a game.
I have a few games that can’t be played anymore, like Super Bomberman R Online and The Crew. I still can download their files from Steam; but I can’t play them.
But now I’m curious too, what could’ve happened that got that game removed from the people who bought the game
Not specifically on Lemmy, but basically any way you could be contacted as the developer of the game
This video explains it from the perspective of someone that found their keys given resold on other platforms:
Just a tip as an indie dev. Some people could reach out to you to promote your games, defining themselves as curators, promoters and the sort. Check their history; abstain from handing multiple Steam keys for free. These keys could end up in third party markets (like g2a, kinguin) , reducing actual sales for your games. Check their legitimacy first.
Deadlock and Marvel Rivals’ gameplay are too different to be compared imo. Deadlock is a more MOBA styled fighter; where secondary objectives like killing minions / denying points contribute quite a lot to your effective performance. Marvel Rivals is more of a team shooter, where everyone has a slightly different role in the team per design.