New Steam game, Plantation Simulator, goes viral over rascist content
A game titled Plantation Simulator has been released on Steam and has sparked significant backlash online following widespread criticism of its content and description.
The game, released on May 12 2026, is described on its Steam page as a farming simulation in which players take on the role of a plantation owner managing crops and workers.
However, its listed gameplay description has drawn attention due to its depiction of a mechanic involving the use of force to increase worker productivity.
The developer has described the game as, “In this game, you will be whipping black people to keep your farm productive. If you whip your black person too much, they will die.”
The content has led to widespread discussion across social media platforms, with users sharing clips, screenshots and commentary about the game’s mechanics and presentation.
Some posts highlighted concerns over the nature of the gameplay description, while others focused on the fact that the title was available on Steam.
A controversial game called Plantation Simulator has been released on Steam and is receiving huge backlash from people calling it a slavery simulator.
The game is described on Steam as a simple farming simulator where players motivate workers to work on a plantation.
But the… pic.twitter.com/aSh9CUWRPdFurther discussion online included claims that updates had been made to the game’s content following initial attention, as one user said, "I looked this up. Turns out the Dev changed the black people to white women, and the "farmer" motivates the women workers by blowing them kisses".
At the time of reporting, Plantation Simulator remains available on Steam, with its listing continuing to generate debate across gaming communities regarding content moderation and platform oversight.