Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum

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Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is a single player role playing shooter game. It was developed by nodayshalleraseyou and was released on September 18, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum" is a first-person shooter game that utilizes advanced deepfake technology to create a unique and immersive experience. Players must navigate through a series of levels, using their shooting skills to defeat an army of simulated enemies that are eerily realistic. With its intense action and unsettling atmosphere, this game offers a thrilling experience for fans of the shooter genre.

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story40 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of immersive sim mechanics, allowing for various playstyles and approaches to missions.
The hacking system is engaging and well-executed, providing a satisfying experience that enhances gameplay.
The writing and atmosphere are charming, with a quirky tone that adds depth to the overall experience.

The game can be quite challenging, with a steep learning curve that may frustrate some players.
Some players may find the dialogue and humor off-putting or overly cutesy.
The procedural generation of levels can lead to inconsistencies in quality and design, making some missions feel less polished.

story
183 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum" is praised for its engaging and responsive nature, allowing players to influence the narrative through choices and dialogue. Reviewers highlight the intriguing cyberpunk setting, clever writing, and the depth of character interactions, which contribute to a rich, immersive experience filled with hidden secrets and multiple branching paths. While some mention the main story's brevity, the game's replayability and variety in mission approaches keep players invested in uncovering its layered narrative.
- “The story feels responsive to every action and choice I make, with the dialogue choices actually allowing the player to control the story how they want.”
- “There's a lot of options with how you complete missions, and the story and atmosphere serve the gameplay loop very well.”
- “The story is intriguing so far, and the writing feels like a parody and a love letter to all of those weird weeb guys and gals out there.”
- “Generated levels are not working, they are boring, they are easy, and most importantly they are useless and not connected to the story.”
- “The story too, while fragmented and unclear, is genuinely a fascinating one and leaves me feeling very happy I can be my wife's dog.”
- “The main quest is fairly short, so it definitely requires multiple playthroughs to really enjoy the build variety and/or different story possibilities.”
gameplay
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum" is praised for its unique blend of mechanics, including an innovative hacking system that integrates seamlessly with action and stealth elements, offering players a variety of approaches to each mission. While some find the difficulty curve steep and the initial gameplay slow, many appreciate the depth, customization options, and engaging narrative that enhance the overall experience. The game's aesthetic, humor, and diverse playstyles contribute to its reputation as a standout indie title in the immersive sim genre.
- “The gameplay is fun and challenging while always having something completely new ready to keep you on your toes.”
- “The gameplay loop is addictive, and the depth of mechanics is staggering, giving the player near limitless freedom to solve the game's obstacles.”
- “Deadeye is a novel haxxor stealth-action hybrid that doesn't sacrifice either side of the coin in delivering a unique gameplay combo that feels like an incredibly fresh genre mashup.”
- “The gameplay can feel a bit slow early on, but the amount of customizability and atmosphere is insane.”
- “If I had to point out something negative, I guess I'd say that the flow of the combat and just the general gameplay can sometimes feel like it clashes with what you might expect of how it should be, specifically when you get into trying to make 'builds'.”
- “While this encourages careful gameplay, it also means that a single mistake can put you back a lot, forcing you to type all the commands for all the devices again, as there is no in-mission saving system.”
graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist and retro aesthetic that may initially seem simple but ultimately enhances the depth and immersive experience of gameplay. Players appreciate the unique visual style, which complements the game's themes and mechanics, creating a charming and cohesive atmosphere. While some may find the graphics off-putting at first, many reviewers note that they grow on you, revealing a surprising amount of complexity and creativity beneath the surface.
- “The visuals and audio complement the synthetic dreamlike feeling of the game.”
- “Despite 'simple' low-texture graphics, the game is visually extremely unique and never fails to surprise.”
- “The graphics, while perfect in how they deliver the themes of the game, make visual identification very hard sometimes.”
- “The graphics are simplistic in an ASCII sort of style, and the gunplay is not very flashy, but the hacking system is the main meat of the game and opens up the gameplay a ton in how you want to engage.”
- “Graphical presentation is subpar -- dislike pixel appearance when it's not on a pixel grid and has weirdly smooth animations.”
- “The graphics look simple, the gunplay initially feels wonky, and you'll find yourself dying very quickly.”
music
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its relaxing lo-fi and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the ability to customize the soundtrack by adding their own music, and many find the original score to be a standout feature that complements the game's aesthetic and narrative. Overall, the soundtrack is described as enchanting, chill, and integral to the game's immersive qualities, making it a highlight for many players.
- “The music is fantastic, design is great, for real now - the main menu of the game is the best part of the game I'm constantly returning to.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't simply carry the mood, it reinforces a wonderfully crafted world.”
- “The music is poignant in most cases, further emphasized by the constant presence of rain, or, what I can only explain as the melancholy that rain exudes even in its absence, but at times also has an angelic, almost manic feel to it.”
- “The rhythm of this game reflects that of the soundtrack; consistent and formulaic, with a touch of nuance.”
- “If they had more bangers in terms of music and a bit more content, this game would have had cult status on par with Undertale already.”
- “The art/music didn't really grab me.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever and cheeky writing, which enhances the overall experience and complements the engaging gameplay. Players appreciate the balance between funny moments and thought-provoking themes, with many noting the game's ability to deliver humor through its unique hacking mechanics and characterful dialogue. Overall, the humor is described as quirky, charming, and integral to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature.
- “This peculiar simulation game primarily involves hacking, hunting, and a generous helping of cheeky humor.”
- “The characterful writing, offbeat humor, and distinctive visual style are the neat little bows that tie together this delightful package.”
- “Genuinely innovative and funny, with interesting and engaging hacking.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating blend of humor, unique storytelling, and immersive gameplay, creating a sense of both tension and relaxation. Players appreciate the quirky, atmospheric elements that enhance the overall experience, including the music and the tactile mechanics. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout feature that complements the gameplay loop and adds depth to the narrative.
- “The atmosphere, the writing, and the gameplay provide a feeling very few games ever have.”
- “The music is also a standout - perfectly encapsulating the atmosphere.”
- “Some characters and events are a bit silly, or even unfair, but they all add to the atmosphere of helplessness and unreality.”
- “The enjoyable tactile clunkiness of certain mechanics - guns take time to rotate, hacking is done with real typing, melee weapons can bonk off walls - creates an atmosphere that's both sedate and tense, the perfect complement for a soothing 'relaxing beats to study and murder to' aesthetic.”
- “The atmosphere haunts me like a ghost and the writing is brief but highly effective.”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety of builds, class abilities, and branching story paths that enhance replay value, others feel it lacks depth beyond different endings and side quests. Overall, many find it enjoyable and immersive, with enough unique elements to encourage multiple playthroughs, though it may not reach the heights of traditional roguelikes.
- “The class abilities are what will make or break your run and definitely bump up the replayability if the branching story paths haven't already.”
- “If you can get into it though, this game is amazingly fun and incredibly replayable, tackling each mission with whatever abomination of a gun, skeleton, and skillset you've happened upon is a blast.”
- “The hacking elements feel incredible, levels are well designed, and the variety of builds make the game incredibly replayable.”
- “The game has zero replay value, except for different endings, missed side quests, or even dialog options.”
- “Imo replayability is not as high as can be achieved by roguelikes; nevertheless it is a good game.”
- “Or try to add some replay value (I can't really imagine how).”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be engaging and enjoyable, with a well-developed story and diverse gameplay options. However, some users note that it can become tedious, particularly due to repetitive tasks and the need to re-hack systems, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It can become a little tedious at times typing the same stuff over and over again.”
- “Only complaint is that the guns could do without being randomized; it gets kind of tedious to guess what they do at times.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game blends a lofi cyberpunk aesthetic with themes of emotional abuse, creating a unique experience that evokes strong feelings. Players report a surprising sense of coziness despite its dark premise, with side missions delivering unexpectedly impactful emotional narratives. Overall, it successfully elicits deep emotional responses, making it a standout in its genre.
- “You know, for a game about being a debt slave to a company that sends you out to kill people, this game feels surprisingly cozy and wholesome.”
- “It's been a while since a game has made me feel emotions with a capital E.”
- “Some of the story in the side missions hit me harder emotionally than I thought it would too.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised, particularly for its performance and cross-platform support. However, some builds, like the esper/empath, may feel unoptimized as they prioritize story rewards over practical gameplay enhancements.
- “A final plus is performance and cross-platform support.”
- “Rewards exceptional performance with story bits and trinkets more than anything that would actually help with the game.”
- “I went with an unoptimized esper/empath build that mainly relied on the empath's ability to turn enemies through walls.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the interesting mechanics, the lack of proper optimization makes it frustrating to play on lower-end systems.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express confusion regarding the term "stability," questioning whether it refers to glitches or exploits within the game. This suggests a lack of clarity in how stability is defined and perceived in the context of gameplay.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I often lose progress due to unexpected shutdowns.”

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Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is a role playing shooter game.

Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum.

Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum was released on September 18, 2025.

Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum was developed by nodayshalleraseyou.

Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is a single player game.

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