Posted Apr 12, 2026 at 9:18 PM UTC

Google pulls cult classic Doki Doki Literature Club from Play Store.

The game garnered attention for its juxtaposition of Japanese dating sim vibes with psychological horror. It even warns players that it’s not “for children” or the “easily disturbed.” The mobile port landed in December of 2025, and now Google has removed it for violating its Terms of Service and “depiction of sensitive themes”.

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