Homeless Simulator

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"Homeless Simulator" is a controversial survival game where players experience the harsh realities of homelessness. Manage hunger, thirst, and fatigue while avoiding dangers such as theft and harsh weather conditions. Navigate city streets, seek shelter, and make difficult choices to survive as long as possible. Note: This game has been criticized for its sensitive subject matter and may not be suitable for all players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game provides a thought-provoking experience that highlights the struggles of homelessness, making players more empathetic towards the issue.
The music and atmosphere effectively convey the bleakness of the homeless experience, enhancing the emotional impact of the game.
For its low price, the game offers a unique perspective and can be seen as a modern masterpiece by some players.

Gameplay is repetitive and lacks content, primarily revolving around searching through trash cans with little else to do.
The game is poorly optimized, with many players experiencing lag and technical issues that hinder the overall experience.
Many players found the controls confusing and the lack of clear instructions made it difficult to understand how to progress in the game.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game effectively captures the bleak and desperate atmosphere of a homeless person's struggle, enhancing the emotional weight of the experience. However, some players find the repetitive nature of the soundtrack grating, leading to a sense of frustration after prolonged play. Overall, while the music contributes to the game's somber tone, its lack of variety can detract from the experience.
- “It kind of shows you the struggles of a homeless person and the difficulty they face to survive. The game's atmosphere and music together create a sad experience, and now I feel bad for all the homeless people out there.”
- “The music perfectly complements the game's themes, enhancing the emotional weight of the narrative and immersing players in the experience.”
- “The desperation displayed when searching bins for objects necessary for survival, the music expertly conveying the depressing lifestyle and bleak future of a homeless person who has nothing to live for.”
- “It kinda shows you the struggles of a homeless person and the difficulty they face to survive. The game's atmosphere and music together make it a sad experience, and now I feel bad for all homeless people out there.”
- “You walk around and just loot trash cans for endless hours while the same music plays over and over until you have had enough and want to die.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of hope and purpose, such as the anticipation of discovering meaning in unexpected places. The contrast between mundane experiences and the thrill of searching for something significant adds to the emotional depth of the gameplay.
- “When I went digging through the trash cans, it made me feel like I was going to find my life's purpose.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and insufferable, especially when compared to other homelessness simulators that effectively convey their messages without sacrificing player engagement.
- “There are plenty of other homelessness simulators out there, some even free, that get the message of tragedy across without making the gameplay insufferable.”
- “Gameplay is boring.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics of the game are considered decent, but overall, the lack of content detracts significantly from the experience.
- “The graphics are decent, but the rest of the game is lacking.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and fail to impress.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and do not match the expectations for a modern game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for being extremely buggy, which significantly impacts its stability, despite its reasonable price. Additionally, the lack of real control options further detracts from the overall experience.
- “The price isn't technically bad, although it is extremely buggy and lacks real control options.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game's atmosphere effectively conveys the struggles of homelessness, creating a poignant and immersive experience that evokes empathy through its somber music and visuals. Players report feeling a deep emotional connection to the plight of homeless individuals, enhancing the overall impact of the narrative.
- “The game beautifully captures the struggles of a homeless person, and the atmosphere combined with the music creates a profoundly sad experience that makes you empathize with the challenges faced by those in similar situations.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making you feel the weight of the characters' experiences.”
- “Every element of the game, from the visuals to the sound design, contributes to a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after you've put it down.”
- “The game’s atmosphere and music together create a profoundly sad experience, highlighting the struggles of a homeless person and the difficulties they face to survive. It really makes you feel for all the homeless people out there.”
- “The overall ambiance feels empty and lifeless, failing to immerse me in the world. It lacks the depth needed to evoke any real emotions.”
- “Despite the game's intentions, the atmosphere feels forced and artificial, making it hard to connect with the characters or their struggles.”