IT Simulator

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IT Simulator is a multiplayer simulation game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by armedturret and was released on June 1, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

IT Simulator is a co-op horror game where two players attempt to return power to an office building. Take the role of the all-seeing Control Room or the stealthy Repair Technician as you risk everything to d̶i̶s̶c̶o̶v̶e̶r̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶t̶r̶u̶t̶h̶ escape.

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Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

Unique and fun cooperative horror experience that emphasizes teamwork and communication.
Engaging gameplay with simple mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master.
Great replayability with tense and exciting moments, praised for its atmosphere and lore.

Issues with multiplayer connectivity and joining friends, causing frustration.
Limited game length with few levels; some players want more content and variety.
Certain mechanics and objectives can be unclear or frustrating, with occasional bugs.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is initially challenging but becomes highly engaging as players adapt to its rhythm and mechanics, which demand focus and teamwork. It features simple yet effective mechanics with good progression and replayability, especially in co-op mode, though some find it shallow and limited by its short length and lack of a climactic final level. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between stress and involvement, successfully blending elements from other popular games.
- “Difficult at first, but once you get into the rhythm of the mechanics, it becomes great.”
- “The game stresses both players just enough with its mechanics as well as keeping them involved and engaged.”
- “This game has simple mechanics, but they are perfect 10/10 with good replayability too, especially with later levels having changing routes.”
- “This isn't a huge problem for me personally, but the real issue is how surprisingly shallow the gameplay is.”
- “From my experience, the gameplay boiled down to this: I would beeline to where the first panel is, hit it, then sit there until the control told me the coast was clear, then I would walk to the next one and repeat the process until we won or one of us messed up.”
- “The gameplay is quite simple, one person keeping track of the monster whilst the other explores the level completing objectives, and the mechanics at play are simple as well.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is present and adds some intriguing lore, but it is somewhat minimal and secondary to the gameplay, particularly the puzzles. Players often enjoy uncovering the narrative through cooperation and exploration, though it may sometimes feel unclear or overshadowed by the game's challenges.
- “Beyond that, the story and lore are worth looking into.”
- “Me and my friend had a blast trying to communicate with each other and trying to understand the story the game was trying to tell us.”
- “Super cool story as well.”
- “It is a bit lacking in story, but it provides a great challenge and is really fun to yell at your friends with (presuming you have any).”
- “I don't know if this is unintentional or if we just didn't get what was going on, but some of the missions had me go to the machine shop to turn the power on.”
- “There is a story to be told; however, the story almost falls behind the puzzles the game provides.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the game's graphics for their realistic and immersive quality, making players feel truly inside the setting. At the same time, the simple yet pleasing visuals and interesting maps with hidden details add to the overall charm.
- “It's so realistic that it's scary, and the graphics are so good that you'll feel like you're actually in the IT department of a major corporation.”
- “The graphics are very simple and pleasing, the maps are interesting with quirky little secrets if you have time to look.”
- “I love this game, and the graphics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is generally praised for its quality and fitting soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users feel the chase music becomes less appropriate during prolonged sequences.
- “Amazing game with a friend, has a good soundtrack with a lot of content.”
- “I also enjoyed the visual style, and the music is sick.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game prioritizes replayability over tightly designed levels, offering good value and tense, engaging moments, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “For 5 bucks, it offers a good amount of replayability and tense moments with friends.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive and creepy ambience without relying on cheap jumpscares, making it suitable for horror newcomers. However, some users feel the environment is overly dark and could benefit from improvements.
- “The developers created a very immersive experience that doesn't rely on cheap jump scares but instead focuses on a good atmosphere with creepy ambience. I would recommend this game to anyone wanting to get into horror games with a friend.”
- “The atmosphere could use some work too, it's just too dark.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly enjoyable, providing many moments of laughter and surprise that enhance the overall experience. However, some players feel there is potential for even more comedic content to extend the fun.