Steam Removes Game Linked to White House Correspondent’s Dinner Shooting Incident

Shortly after a man was arrested for attempting a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, it was revealed that the suspect is a game developer. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, allegedly rushed the media event attended by President Donald Trump and had previously released a game called Bohrdom on Steam in 2018.

Bohrdom is described as a chemistry-themed game where players control electrons or nuclei in a “non-violent asymmetrical fighting game.” However, the marketing for the game was filled with technical jargon that made it hard to grasp what players could expect. For instance, Allen claimed that Bohrdom featured an “elastic collision physics engine, including custom collision detection functions and the capability to accurately resolve rotational components of collisions.”

Like many indie titles on Steam, Bohrdom struggled to gain traction upon its initial release. Following the events of April 25, interest in the game spiked unexpectedly. Priced at just 49 cents, Bohrdom reached a peak of 21 concurrent players over the weekend and garnered over 100 reviews, with many referencing Allen’s alleged violent actions.

One of the top reviews humorously noted, “Decided to pull the trigger, and give this game a shot. Not the most competent shooter. It feels rushed, and the strategic elements are poorly planned out … I look forward to this developer’s next project, whenever that appears. Probably in about 25 years to life.”

Reports indicate that Bohrdom faced a review-bombing campaign and now holds a “mixed” reception on Valve’s platform. Just days after its resurgence, the game became unavailable for purchase, although its Steam page remains accessible for existing owners. Currently, there are three players actively engaged in Bohrdom.

Allen is facing charges that include “two counts of using a firearm and one count of assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon,” with more charges anticipated. Allegedly, he bypassed security at the Correspondents’ Dinner armed with a shotgun and knives but did not enter the same room as the President. After his arrest, he reportedly expressed a desire to shoot officials in the Trump administration.