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Steam killed its 'RPGMaker' user tag, devs are unexpectedly happy about it
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- Steam has removed the RPGMaker tag as part of a broad tag purge to improve discovery.
- Valve added 17 new tags and merged or updated several to better fit player interests.
- New tags include Bullet Heaven, Desktop Companion, and Wuxia to describe game experiences more precisely.
- Valve states the changes aim to improve recommendations and help players find games that fit their interests.
- The overhaul shifts toward more specific, action-oriented tags and away from broad descriptors.
- The changes also modify tag names, merging or renaming terms for clarity, such as 'Conversation' to 'dialogue heavy.'
- Steam highlights that tags are foundational for store hubs, guiding users to related content.
- The update comes as part of Valve’s ongoing effort to improve the Steam storefront’s discoverability.
- Industry coverage notes the purge reflects a move away from subjective tags toward precise classifications.
- The change list shows examples of new and removed tags, signaling a broader trend in tagging philosophy.
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