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Following the widespread reports and proof of copyright infringement, the game was removed from the Steam store. Game Overview
The (东方胖次争夺战) was a fan-made game that gained notoriety primarily due to its controversial release on Steam in November 2018. Originally a rhythm-based fan game created by the developer NUU (ヌゥ) on the Japanese platform NicoNico, it was allegedly stolen and uploaded to Steam without the original creator's permission. Incident Report: Steam Controversy
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It is a 2D adventure game featuring "Q-version" (chibi) characters, rhythm-based mechanics, and fan-made remix music.
The story follows Reimu Hakurei as she investigates a "panty thief" after losing her own undergarments, leading her to various locations like the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Following the widespread reports and proof of copyright
Fans on Reddit and the Steam Community organized reports against the listing. The "developer" initially claimed they had an agreement with NUU, but this was later revealed to be false.
The official version of the game remains hosted on authorized platforms like . It is frequently cited in the Touhou fandom as a prime example of the dangers of unauthorized commercialization of fan-made "doujin" works. The "developer" initially claimed they had an agreement
In early November 2018, a publisher listed the game on Steam for $1.59. The Touhou community quickly identified it as an illegal copy of NUU's original work.

