Summary
Big Buck Hunter Arcadehas recently been delisted fromSteam. Developed and published by GameMill Entertainment, thisSteamgame was an arcade hunting game that focused on shooting wild animals to score as many points as possible.
Big Buck Hunter Arcadewas originally released in 2016, andthe hunting gamewas previously available for both PC and consoles such as the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. The title had first-person shooting mechanics and a wide variety of environments and targets, with a total of 30 hunting levels and over 20 distinct animals. Gamers who managed to get high scores could also show off their prowess using a leaderboard system. Before being delisted,Big Buck Hunter Arcadehad a Mixed reception on Steam, as only 66% of the players enjoyed it.
Recently, GameMill EntertainmentdelistedBig Buck Hunter Arcade, from Steam, making the title no longer purchasable on the platform. Unfortunately, GameMill did not explain why the game was being delisted, only announcing thatBig Buck Hunter Arcadewould be removed from sale. However, it’s possible that the decision was motivated by licensing issues, as often happens withgames being delisted from Steam. It’s important to note that any gamer who purchasedBig Buck Hunter Arcadeon Steam can still access the game. At the time of this report, the only place where a PC copy of the title can be purchased issFanatical, which still seems to be selling Steam keys for the game for $7.89 at a 21% discount.
Big Buck Hunter Arcade Has Been Delisted From Steam
Big Buck Hunter Arcadeis just one of multiple games to be delisted from the popular PC gaming platform in 2025. A few months ago, for example,Realm of Inkwas delisted from Steam, too. Fortunately, the game eventually came back, and it can still be purchased on the platform again. However, gamers should not be hopeful forBig Buck Hunter Arcade’s return, as it seems unlikely that the title will make a comeback.
While it’s always disappointing to see games being delisted from Steam, it’s also inevitable that it will sometimes happen, considering how huge the platform has become over the years. Earlier this year,Steam surpassed 40 million concurrent users, setting a new milestone for the PC gaming platform, and in 2024 alone, over 18,000 games were released there. Hopefully,Big Buck Hunter Arcadewill return to the platform in the future, though.
