Itch.io Removes Terabytes of AI Games and Introduces New Filter

The indie game storefront Itch.io has taken action against a flood of low-effort generative AI games on its platform. Administrators confirmed the removal of a couple of terabytes of content, which was described as generative AI slop.

Along with removing this data, Itch.io updated its search capabilities to help users navigate the catalog. A new filter has been added specifically for games with generative AI disclosures, allowing players to include or exclude such titles from their search results.

While some reports emphasize the deletion of the massive amount of low-quality data from the store, others highlight the implementation of the search filter as a tool for managing the content. These updates aim to address the growing presence of generative AI releases on the platform.