🚨 1348 EX VOTO DEVS GO FULL “MODERN AGENDA” & GET SLAMMED! 😡 Lesbian Bowl-Cut Knight CRUSHED by Knight’s Path’s 200K Wishlists (Double Theirs!) – Woke Clapback BACKFIRES HARD… Is This the DEATH of DEI Knights? You WON’T BELIEVE Dev Drama! 👇🔥
In a brewing culture war over medieval gaming, indie title 1348 Ex Voto found itself on the defensive after developers Sedleo Games leaned into accusations of pushing a “modern agenda,” only to see rival Knight’s Path rocket past it in Steam wishlists – doubling the count to 200,000 in days.
The flashpoint erupted last week when Knight’s Path devs Jan Tichota and Aamn Chahrour, responding to queries about LGBTQ+ representation, declared their game free of any “modern agenda.” The statement ignited backlash from progressive corners but propelled wishlists skyward among gamers weary of DEI-infused titles.
Sedleo fired back on X (formerly Twitter) with a post urging fans: “Don’t forget to wishlist and note the release date on your Modern Agenda. ❤️” The cheeky nod, paired with a heart emoji, racked up over 20,000 likes but drew fire from critics who branded it a full embrace of “woke” storytelling – spotlighting protagonist Aeta, a bowl-cut lesbian knight on a quest to rescue her lover Bianca amid 14th-century Italy’s plagues and wars.
A Tale of Two Knights: Head-to-Head Breakdown
Both games dropped trailers around January 20-22, 2026, thrusting them into direct competition in the low-fantasy medieval niche popularized by Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
Feature
1348 Ex Voto
Knight’s Path
Developer
Sedleo Games (15-person team)
Jan Tichota, Aamn Chahrour
Publisher
Dear Villagers
Self-published
Protagonist
Aeta (female knight, lesbian romance)
Alryk (young male knight)
Setting
Historical 1348 Italy (plague era)
Low-fantasy Holy Roman Empire
Gameplay
3rd-person action-adventure, HEMA combat
Open-world action RPG, Gothic/Sekiro insp.
Release Date
March 12, 2026 (PC, PS5, $25)
TBA 2026+ (PC, demo available)
Steam Wishlists
100,000 (as of Jan 23)
200,000+ (as of Jan 29)
Trailer Likes/Dislikes
~100K views, mixed ratios
High praise, anti-DEI hype
1348 Ex Voto boasts cinematic swordplay via performance capture, stance-switching combat, and exploration of plague-ravaged villages, castles, and Roman ruins. No reviews yet on Steam, but its $25 price and small-team authenticity (no AI art) won queer fans: “Medieval realistic lesbian sword game,” one X user gushed.
Knight’s Path, meanwhile, emphasizes grounded realism with intricate RPG systems, a free demo (The Tournament), and zero pandering. Devs touted historical armor and weapons, drawing Gothic and Sekiro vibes. The anti-agenda stance flipped the script: “No modern agenda – instant wishlist,” Steam forums echoed.
The Spark: Dev Statements Ignite Online Firestorm
Knight’s Path’s controversy kicked off when devs rejected calls for diverse romance options. “We focus on story, not agendas,” they implied, prompting X pile-ons: “Homophobic,” cried some, while others rallied: “Finally, a game for actual gamers.”
Sedleo’s retort – the “Modern Agenda” post – celebrated hitting 100k wishlists but fueled YouTube takedowns. Channels like Doctor Disaster blasted: “Devs EMBRACE the MoDeRn AuDiEnCe & it BACKFIRES,” claiming Knight’s Path “obliterated” them. Vara Dark accused lies about wishlists: “WRECKED for attacking Knight’s Path devs.”
FandomPulse piled on: “‘1348 Ex Voto’ Drops Façade And Embraces Woke Modern Agenda And Disordered Lesbianism.” Trailers drew “savaged” comments over Aeta’s “masculine” look and historical liberties – female knights rare in 1348 Italy.
Pro-Ex Voto voices countered: PinkNews hailed “hype for lesbian knight,” while TheGamer noted the “clap back” at rivals.
Publisher Scrutiny and Broader Indie Struggles
Dear Villagers, Ex Voto‘s pub, drew side-eye for past flops like Caravan Sandwitch, with Reddit users warning: “Same publisher as woke disasters.” Sedleo stressed human craft: “No AI, just 15 people who care.”
Knight’s Path, self-pubbed, benefits from demo buzz and Kingdom Come comparisons – accused of “ripping off” but defended as homage.
X erupted: Pro-Path posts hit viral (“Gamers win”), while Ex Voto fans petitioned positivity.
Wishlist Wars: Metrics Tell the Tale
100k wishlists is solid for a niche indie – Sedleo called it “incredibly moving” – but Path‘s 200k signals momentum. SteamDB charts show Path climbing fast post-controversy.
Analysts split: Some see Ex Voto‘s queer appeal carving a lane; others predict Path‘s realism dominates like Kingdom Come (millions sold).
Path Forward Amid Pixelated Crusades
As March nears, Ex Voto banks on emotional chivalry; Path on unapologetic grit. Devs on both sides tout passion over politics – yet politics found them.
Sedleo: “Aeta’s journey has touched hearts.” Tichota: “Story-driven, no distractions.”
In gaming’s endless quest, who claims Albion’s throne? Launch metrics – and Metacritic scores – will decide if agendas aid or assassinate.
