Loading Screen Simulator

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A game about never-ending problem of loading screens. We've all experienced it while playing games, while downloading something, while installing an operating system ect. And now you can experience it once again in Loading Screen Simulator: Steam edition

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,764 reviews

story90 positive mentions

grinding36 negative mentions

The game is a humorous take on loading screens, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking for a light-hearted time waster.
The achievements are easy to obtain, making it a fun challenge for completionists.

The game can become repetitive and boring after a short period of time.
There is no save function, meaning all progress is lost if the game is closed.
The gameplay primarily consists of clicking a button, which may not appeal to everyone.

story
218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
52%
7%
The reviews for the "story" aspect of the game are highly polarized. While some players praise the game for its deep, emotional, and captivating narrative, highlighting character development and plot twists, others criticize it for lacking a coherent story altogether, describing it as a mere simulator with no meaningful content. Overall, the game's storytelling quality varies significantly among players, with some considering it a masterpiece and others finding it non-existent.
- “The story is captivating and emotional.”
- “The story is a masterpiece of gaming.”
- “The story and the twist on the plot is nothing I would have ever expected, and with heart-wrenching moments, edge-of-your-seat action, and creeping suspense, this makes the best game I have ever played!”
- “No story.”
- “The game has no story or meaning, so it's a simulator, so don't take this as a bad point.”
- “As the name suggests, the game revolves around loading screens, and there is no complex gameplay or storyline involved.”
gameplay
217 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
61%
4%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many users highlighting its simplistic clicker mechanics that revolve around repetitive button mashing to earn points. While some appreciate the humor and lightheartedness of the concept, others criticize the lack of depth and variety, leading to a monotonous experience. Overall, the game offers a unique twist on the loading screen experience, but its novelty may wear off quickly for players seeking more engaging gameplay.
- “Amazing gameplay, chill music, stunning graphics, and a very deep story.”
- “Surprisingly in-depth gameplay for a free clicker game, with mini-games and easter eggs sprinkled in everywhere.”
- “The gameplay is probably where this game shines the most; you have many options to choose from.”
- “Though it's innovative, the novelty wears off quickly, leading to repetitive gameplay.”
- “The game is nothing more than a glorified button masher, where the only semblance of gameplay is a single button that increments your money.”
- “The whole gameplay basically consists of clicking the same button over and over again to generate money.”
humor
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
7%
The humor in this game is largely centered around its absurd and self-aware take on the frustrating experience of loading screens, with players finding amusement in quirky achievements, funny gifs, and satirical commentary. While many reviews highlight the initial charm and lightheartedness, some users feel that the humor wears thin quickly, leading to mixed opinions on its overall effectiveness. Overall, it serves as a humorous time-waster, appealing to those who enjoy simple, meme-inspired comedy.
- “Loading screen simulator turns waiting into a game, blending absurd humor with idle mechanics.”
- “Each click brings you closer to overcoming the hurdle of waiting, and the humor lies in the irony of willingly subjecting oneself to a virtual representation of a real-life annoyance.”
- “The humor and creativity behind the loading screens add a unique touch to the otherwise tedious process.”
- “It's satire but it's really not funny either.”
- “Remember those unfunny Windows parodies that were all the rage way back when Newgrounds was relevant.”
- “The saving grace of this game could potentially be the humor since this seems to be the entire point of the game existing in the first place, but everything is chock full of old outdated unfunny memes and broken English.”
graphics
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
55%
2%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their stunning realism and immersive quality, often comparing them favorably to high-end AAA titles. While some reviews noted that certain visual elements could be improved or felt outdated, the overall consensus highlights the impressive effort put into the game's visuals, making it a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are incredible and must have had hours of hard work put into them.”
- “The graphics are stunning and the storyline keeps you on your toes.”
- “Amazing graphics paired with a beautiful story makes this game a 10/10.”
- “The graphics are awful, and the game idea is unclear.”
- “It forces the player to click a button hundreds of times to advance, and the graphics are low-budget and low-effort.”
- “The sound is bad and too loud and there's no mute button, the graphics are literally made in MS Paint, and there is no satisfaction of game feel since there is no progression of upgrades and the upgrades themselves are scarce.”
music
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
8%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and catchy qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. However, several users criticize the volume levels, noting that the music can be excessively loud and repetitive, with some expressing frustration over the lack of options to mute or adjust it. Overall, while the soundtrack is often described as enjoyable and fitting, it is marred by technical issues and a perceived lack of variety.
- “As you fire up the game, you're greeted with some epic music that's way grander than it has any right to be.”
- “The background music maintains an enjoyable tempo, enhancing the overall experience without becoming overly repetitive or distracting.”
- “The soundtrack of this game will bring you to tears, bring purpose to your life, and encourage you to do your best in not just this game, but in life itself.”
- “The game's sound design and music leaves more to be desired, as the volume of the clicking sound effects are very loud and irritating if using an autoclicker, and the music is a royalty-free song on loop, with no button to mute the sounds or music.”
- “After wasting 31 hours of my life playing this clicker with my ears bleeding because I bought the music and there is no way to turn it down.”
- “Music is sadly garbage.”
grinding
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
19%
75%
The reviews indicate that grinding in the game is often viewed as tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling it requires an excessive investment of time for achievement farming. While some appreciate the humor and creativity involved, particularly with loading screens, the overall sentiment leans towards grinding being a frustrating and unfulfilling experience. Players suggest that the game could benefit from less grinding and more engaging content.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Decent grinding.”
- “A lot of grinding.”
- “Apart from achievement farming, I don't recommend it... and even then, it's not particularly fulfilling.”
- “The rest of the content is basically achievement grinding, with, literally, no sense of pride and accomplishment for unlocking different achievements.”
- “There's nothing else you can do; it's not fun, the 'game' is just tedious.”
emotional
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its profound emotional impact, with many players reporting that it made them cry and left them feeling deeply moved. Reviewers describe it as a captivating and heart-wrenching experience, featuring a beautiful story, stunning music, and unexpected plot twists that evoke a range of emotions. Overall, it is regarded as a masterpiece that not only entertains but also prompts players to reflect on life and their own experiences.
- “This game was an emotional journey from start to finish and should be awarded game of the year every year for the outstanding gameplay and player freedom.”
- “I laughed, I cried, it made me feel things I never thought I could feel.”
- “This game's ending is so surreal and heartbreaking I can't bear to spoil it for you here, you have to go play it yourself and feel all the emotions that come with experiencing this masterpiece.”
replayability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
12%
The reviews on replayability are mixed, with some players praising certain games for their "infinite" or "very high" replay value due to engaging gameplay and immersive experiences. However, others note limitations in replayability, citing issues like repetitive gameplay or a focus on graphics over substance. Overall, while many find significant replay potential, some players feel that certain titles may not sustain long-term interest.
- “Very high replay value, always an adrenaline rush thanks to the action-packed animations and bone marrow-shaking sounds.”
- “I would definitely recommend this game and I even think that this shouldn't be free to play as the game has infinite replayability!”
- “I was swept off my chair and enthralled by the incredibly immersive and realistic attention to detail; this game was truly developed by a savant of the highest order, which will become apparent to any player of this game in the first few moments and in the many hours of dedicated replayability to come!”
- “Perfect game to kill 30 minutes but has no replay value and can get quite dull but still pretty fun.”
- “Replayability: 4/10.”
- “Personally, I think when developers focus too much on graphics but forget about gameplay, they sacrifice something intrinsic to the replayability of a game.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's monetization model is a mix of satire and critique, featuring a free-to-play structure with microtransactions that allow players to purchase frivolous items, but it notably lacks paywalls and ads. While some players appreciate the absence of traditional monetization tactics like loot boxes, others feel that the game's design undermines the achievement system as part of its commentary on commercialism in gaming. Overall, it presents a unique take on monetization, blending humor with a critique of the gaming industry's practices.
- “Absolutely worthless game, but hey it's free and no ads or in-game payment.”
- “There are no microtransactions or 'pay to win' features.”
- “Glad I was able to scoop up this free-to-play gem before it gets a bunch of microtransactions shoved into it.”
- “It even goes so far as to add a store with microtransactions to spend the money you earned to either speed up the loading or on very frivolous things such as a timer or music and so on.”
- “This game ruined my 100% achievements as an advertisement for a game and a meme, and I am posting this out of pure spite.”
- “It tells you to spend money, in fact enforces it 'upgrade your OS' presenting the problem of over-advertisement and commercialism.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting severe loading issues, constant stuttering, and significant frame rate drops, making it nearly unplayable. Some players have noted that it struggles with ultrawide display support, while a few praise its optimization, indicating a stark divide in user experiences. Overall, many are calling for urgent improvements to the game's performance.
- “Can you please fix your optimization?”
- “Will change the rating when you fix the optimization! Plus, the loading times are insane!”
- “The best optimization I've seen in my entire life.”
- “0/10 not recommended, the game doesn't load no matter what hardware you play on; they need better optimization for these games.”
- “Constant stuttering and lag issues with this game; even Ark is better optimized than this.”
- “This game has serious optimization issues: frame rate sucks, and input lag makes it unplayable sometimes.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, crashes, and problems with saving progress, leading to frustrating experiences for players. While some users report a well-balanced gameplay experience, the overall consensus highlights persistent glitches that detract from enjoyment.
- “The game is well-balanced, and I encountered no glitches.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; everything runs seamlessly without interruptions.”
- “The game still has bugs. I got everything from the store and also got the console. The first question was 'the fourteenth letter of the alphabet.' I put 'n' as the answer, but it was wrong apparently. I restarted my game because it was buggy, thinking a restart would help. However, it got rid of all my progress, so I had to restart from the beginning. I got 450k very easily within like 5-10 seconds, bought the console again, and it said the same question, but it still says 'wrong!' Very buggy indeed.”
- “Game too buggy.”
- “Buggy, boring, does not save progress.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character development in the game, highlighting it as a standout feature alongside its impressive graphics and engaging storyline. Many express that the depth and growth of the characters significantly enhance their overall gaming experience, contributing to the game's status as a favorite among players.
- “The graphics, character development, and storyline are all perfect.”
- “Unexpectedly high-quality gameplay, amazing character design, and a catchy soundtrack. I'm confident enough to say that this is one of the best games I've played so far.”
- “Best game to date! Amazing graphics and a fantastic storyline with a lot of character development. This might be my favorite game of all time, and I enjoyed every moment of it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with crystal-clear acting and impressive sound design that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the storytelling contributes significantly to the immersive atmosphere.
- “The acting is crystal clear, adds to the atmosphere, and sounds amazing.”
- “The story is so atmospheric.”

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