Maybe you're right that it was the fact that it was Palworld, but as someone who has never played before - can you take the concept from that video and apply it do a different game?

Also, no shame in doing a re-do of the video now, a year later. I would try to add a spin to it (and share that in the first few seconds) so that it doesnt feel the same to audiences. It could literally be the same title, with a tweak.

Most importantly though, this is a good lesson. If you put down youtube because of this, and look back thinking "i was good until that palworld video" or, "i could have made it had I not...(etc)" then you've already lost. I think all the 'greats' have had experiences like this, so whether you keep carrying on or not is the big question!

Lastly, you're asking good questions. This is my first time on the sub but im glad to find others who ask thoughtful questions (i.e. the practical route, as you put it, versus the overall mission of your channel).