Indie Game Sim

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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?

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding4 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 ability to share levels with others and play games created by other players adds significant replay value and community engagement.

There are game-breaking bugs, such as getting permanently stuck after switching gravity, which can hinder the overall experience.
Achievements do not unlock as intended, leading to frustration for players seeking to complete the game.
The grind for earning money to purchase assets and the unclear requirements for achieving high ratings can limit creativity and enjoyment.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players enjoying the fun mechanics and the integration of a strong message within the game. While there are numerous mechanics to explore and a rewarding progression system, some users noted issues with content depth and achievement unlocking. Overall, the gameplay is described as engaging and reminiscent of classic platformers, offering a satisfying experience despite some criticisms.
- “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.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The graphics of the indie game sim are generally criticized for being average to poor, with bland character models and a lack of appealing aesthetics. While some users appreciate the good pixel art style, many feel that the visuals do not enhance the overall experience, often featuring uninteresting and repetitive elements.
- “The visuals of the game are stunning, showcasing a vibrant and immersive world.”
- “The character models are beautifully designed, adding depth and personality to the gameplay.”
- “The pixel art style is impressive, capturing a nostalgic yet fresh aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.”
- “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, so your level looks different.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the indie game sim is described as peaceful and calming, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, the quality of the pixelated art and sound elements is considered average to poor.
- “The soundtrack was peaceful and calm, which helped to trudge through the game.”
- “I liked the soundtrack of the indie game sim.”
- “Additionally, the pixelated art, music, and sounds were all average to poor.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The game effectively delivers a deeply personal narrative that resonates with players, although some users express frustration with indie games that only hint at a more substantial story without fully developing it.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often unfulfilling, with some feeling it adds unnecessary content. However, a few believe that the grind can be worthwhile despite its repetitive nature.
- “For me, that is just adding more meaningless content to a game which is already way too grindy and non-rewarding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its limited content, leading to a lack of replayability. Many users feel that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit the game.
- “The content of the game is much too small and has no replay value.”
emotional
2 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. This ability to elicit deep 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.”

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