Replaced Devs Shut Down AI Rumors: "100% Handcrafted by Humans"

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  • Primary Subject: Replaced
  • Key Update: Developer Sad Cat Studios clarified that the game was "100% handcrafted" after a review labeled it an "AI-based adventure".
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: April 17, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Replaced is not made with generative AI; the "AI-based" label referred to its story about an AI protagonist, R.E.A.C.H., trapped in a human body.

The team behind Replaced has commented on accusations that the game was made with the help of AI.

On April 14, Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful released Replaced, a 2.5D cyberpunk-themed platformer. Set in an alternate 1980s world, players control a human-AI hybrid. As the game references AI, it has led many to assume that AI was actually used to make the game.

The devs of Replaced have since released a statement to clear the air.

Replaced Devs Clarify That Game Was Not Made With AI

Developer Sad Cat Studios has clarified that Replaced was "100% handcrafted" after a review claimed the game was an "AI-based adventure," causing many to believe the game made use of generative AI.

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Credit: Sad Cat Studiops

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The official Replaced account clarified the matter on X, stating that the game did not use generative AI. The term "AI-based" refers to the story, which is set in an alternative 80s America, featuring AI. They stated the game was "100% handcrafted by humans."

Following the confusion, the outlet in question has deleted its original post and edited its review, scrubbing the term "AI-based" from the game's summary.

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So, just to clarify: Replaced is a game about AI, but it is made by humans. Got it?

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