Indie Game Sim

64%
Game Brain Score Based on 19 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • grinding
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Live the ups and downs of being an indie game developer. Design your own games by hand, publish them on a fantasy market like Steam, and try to earn more money than your games cost to make. Can you overcome your self-doubt and become the creator of your dreams?

  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

64%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
story1 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game encourages creativity and provides a fun experience in game development, allowing players to create, test, and share their own levels.
  • It effectively captures the essence of indie game development, combining engaging mechanics with a strong narrative and personal touch.
  • The pixel art and overall design are praised for their quality, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive gaming experience.
  • There are significant bugs, including a game-breaking issue with gravity switching and problems with achievements not unlocking.
  • The content feels limited, leading to a lack of replay value and a sense of grind without meaningful rewards.
  • Some players have reported issues with controls, particularly on Mac, where mouse scrolling can be inconsistent and frustrating.
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging mechanics and the way it conveys a message through play. While some users note issues with achievement unlocking and a lack of content, others highlight the enjoyable progression system and the rewarding mini-games that enhance the experience. Overall, the mechanics are simple yet effective, drawing comparisons to classic platformers and providing a satisfying sense of experimentation and creativity.

    • “This is an awesome game that tells a message through gameplay.”
    • “There's also a good progression in the rating system which keeps you experimenting with new mechanics and designs.”
    • “The theme and mechanics really reinforce each other, and combine to create a great product.”
    • “I call the items junk because they bring little to no mechanical change to the game.”
    • “The few bright spots of this game cannot make up for the lack of content and weak gameplay for any price put on this game.”
    • “The mechanics are simple: you can run, jump, and interact with blocks.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story is praised for its effective portrayal of a deeply personal narrative, resonating well with players.

    • “It does a really good job of telling what seems to be a very personal story.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players acknowledge that while the grinding aspect can feel tedious at times, they believe the effort is ultimately rewarding.

    • “The grinding feels excessive and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
    • “I find the grinding to be a major chore, detracting from the overall experience.”
    • “The amount of grinding required is overwhelming and takes away from the fun.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Many users feel that the game's limited content significantly diminishes its replayability, making it unlikely for players to return after completing it.

    • “The content of the game is much too small and has no replay value.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics are criticized for lacking meaningful variety, with items often appearing as mere aesthetic changes rather than impactful gameplay elements. Players feel that the visual differences do not enhance the experience significantly.

    • “The graphics feel outdated, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed, lacking detail and depth.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game has been described as average to poor, contributing to an overall lackluster audio experience alongside the pixelated art and sound effects.

    • “Additionally, the pixelated art, music, and sounds were all average to poor.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional impact of the game surprisingly profound, noting that it evokes feelings of vulnerability despite its short duration. This ability to elicit strong emotions in a brief format is widely regarded as impressive.

    • “It made me feel vulnerable, which is really impressive for such a bite-sized experience.”
    • “The story resonated with me on a personal level, evoking emotions I didn't expect.”
    • “I found myself deeply connected to the characters, feeling their pain and joy as if it were my own.”
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