By Sagar V. Mankar 
In a surprising move, Warner Bros. Discovery has removed at least six games under its Cartoon Network Games and Adult Swim Games publishing labels from digital storefronts like Steam and the Nintendo eShop. This delisting, which occurred on December 23, 2024, includes fan-favorite titles such as Adventure Time, and Steven Universe. The decision has left fans puzzled, as no official explanation has been provided by the publishers.
What Games Were Delisted?
The affected titles include:
- Adventure Time: Finn and Jake’s Epic Quest (2014)
- Adventure Time: Magic Man’s Head Games
- OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes (2018)
- Steven Universe: Save the Light (2018)
- Steven Universe: Unleash the Light (2021)
- Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time (2020)
A few titles under the Cartoon Network Games label, like Cartoon Network Journeys VR and Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake, remain available on Steam. Additionally, the soundtrack for OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes is still for sale.
A History of Cost-Cutting Measures
The recent delisting aligns with Warner Bros. Discovery’s ongoing cost-saving initiatives. Earlier in July, Warner Bros. Discovery planned a similar removal of several Adult Swim indie games, such as Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality and Duck Game. While public outcry saved some titles, others were permanently delisted.
Fans are particularly disappointed by the removal of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, an action-platformer that serves as the canonical conclusion to the show’s fifth season. The game, voiced by the original cast, allows players to relive iconic moments from the series while exploring new adventures.
Broader Implications
The delisting highlights a worrying trend where digital media becomes inaccessible due to corporate decisions. With Warner Bros. Discovery already redirecting the Cartoon Network website to its streaming platform Max, many fear further reductions in access to beloved content.
For now, players who already own these games can continue to enjoy them, but new purchases are no longer possible.
Sources: Steam Store Notices, Wario64 on Twitter