Since its reveal, Relooted — an Africanfuturist heist game by Nyamakop — has become a lightning rod for the ongoing Culture War.
While proponents hail it as a landmark for authentic diversity, critics have labeled it a prime example of a "woke agenda" prioritized over gameplay.
The debate intensified following the game's February 2026 launch:
Before the full game's release, a demo was available on Steam which saw even lower engagement:
While proponents hail it as a landmark for authentic diversity, critics have labeled it a prime example of a "woke agenda" prioritized over gameplay.
The debate intensified following the game's February 2026 launch:
- The Player Count Gap: With a Steam peak of just 57 concurrent players, critics point to the low numbers as proof that "woke" titles fail to find a sustainable market.
- Developer Stance: The team at Nyamakop has maintained that the game isn't meant to "beat people over the head" with a message, but rather to use real history to fuel a compelling heist fantasy.
Before the full game's release, a demo was available on Steam which saw even lower engagement:
- Demo All-Time Peak: 22 concurrent users, recorded approximately five months prior to the full release.
- Demo Minimum: Frequently hit 0 players during off-peak months such as December 2025.