Indie Game Sim

About

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?

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and creative experience, allowing players to design, test, and publish their own platforming levels.
It effectively captures the essence of indie game development, providing a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of creating games.
The pixel art style and soundtrack are enjoyable, contributing to an overall engaging atmosphere.

There are significant bugs, including a game-breaking issue with gravity switching and achievements not unlocking properly.
The gameplay can feel grindy, as players must earn money for assets and face unclear requirements for achieving high ratings.
The user interface is clunky and can be frustrating to navigate, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fun mechanics and the integration of a meaningful message. While some users note issues with achievement unlocking and a lack of content, many enjoy the variety of game mechanics and the rewarding progression system that encourages experimentation. Overall, the gameplay is described as engaging and reminiscent of classic platformers, offering a satisfying experience.
- “This is an awesome game that tells a message through gameplay.”
- “There are loads of game mechanics for you to mess around with.”
- “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.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the indie game are generally considered subpar, with bland character models and a lack of appealing aesthetics. However, some users appreciate the good pixel art style, which offers a slight redeeming quality amidst the otherwise average to poor visuals.
- “The visuals of the indie game are impressive, showcasing a good pixel art style that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The character models are well-designed, contributing to a vibrant and engaging aesthetic.”
- “The game's graphics create a unique atmosphere that draws players in and keeps them immersed.”
- “The visuals of the indie game sim range from average to bad.”
- “You might get an item that moves left to right instead of up and down, or it may just be another useless aesthetic block/avatar, making your level look different.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The soundtrack of the indie game is praised for its peaceful and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience. However, the accompanying pixelated art and sound effects are considered average to poor, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the game's audio-visual presentation.
- “I liked the soundtrack of the indie game sim.”
- “The soundtrack was peaceful and calm, which helped to trudge through the game.”
- “Additionally, the pixelated art, music, and sounds were all average to poor.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is praised for its personal and engaging narrative, effectively drawing players into its emotional depth. However, some users express frustration with indie games that hint at a compelling story but fail to deliver a satisfying experience.
- “It does a really good job of telling what seems to be a very personal story.”
- “One of the issues I have with indie game sim is that it teases a story experience at you.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often unfulfilling, with some feeling it adds unnecessary content. However, others believe that the effort put into grinding is ultimately worthwhile.
- “For me, that is just adding more meaningless content to a game which is already way too grindy and non-rewarding.”
- “It does feel a bit grindy, but it's worth it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally feel that the game lacks sufficient content, resulting in minimal replay value.
- “The content of the game is much too small and has no replay value.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional impact of the game surprisingly profound, noting that it evokes feelings of vulnerability despite its short duration.
- “It made me feel vulnerable, which is really impressive for such a bite-sized experience.”