Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger on Pexels

The indie game “The Roottrees are Dead” experienced a surge in popularity after replacing its AI-generated artwork with original illustrations. Initially utilizing AI-created visuals, the developers opted for hand-drawn art by illustrator Henning Ludvigsen, citing Steam’s policies and ethical considerations. This decision proved beneficial, as the updated version of the originally free game resonated more strongly with players and garnered greater success.