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Microtransaction Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by chlsea and was released on September 14, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Live your wildest dreams by splurging on insane amounts of cash you wouldn't have in real life. Play for random number generated loot that is a reflection of the meaningless nature of this game and everything surrounding it.

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 605 reviews
monetization9 positive mentions
music6 negative mentions

  • Serves as a humorous, satirical commentary on the microtransaction-heavy gaming industry, resonating well with players familiar with such systems.
  • Simple and quick gameplay loop that can be oddly addictive as a time-waster or casual pastime.
  • Free-to-play with no real-money microtransactions, allowing players to experience the microtransaction system without spending actual money.
  • Gameplay is repetitive and shallow, mostly consisting of clicking to open packs and selling cards, leading to boredom after a short time.
  • Numerous bugs and technical issues reported, including achievements not unlocking properly, poor UI, and game crashes.
  • Poor graphics and audio quality; music is repetitive and annoying, and the overall presentation is minimalistic and unpolished.
  • monetization

    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 77% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The game simulates the experience of microtransactions without requiring real money, offering a humorous and casual time-waster that highlights the frustrating, pervasive nature of microtransactions in modern gaming. While some users appreciate the parody and lack of actual purchases, others feel the satire falls short and wish there were fewer or no microtransactions in general. Overall, it serves as an entertaining reflection on the microtransaction trend but lacks real monetization itself.

    • “Fantastic game 10/10, don't need to buy NBA 2K18 to experience the full joy of microtransactions!”
    • “Get your fix of microtransactions here for free!”
    • “Really good game, I enjoyed it a lot and it showed me the way of the microtransactions we find in all of these games; it finally opened up my eyes and now I realize how much I've wasted on hats.”
    • “Microtransaction simulator tries to parody modern monetization, but it fails on every level.”
    • “It's ridiculous what shoving a bunch of microtransactions down your playerbase's throats can do to a game.”
    • “If this game had real microtransactions I would need to file for bankruptcy.”
  • gameplay

    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The gameplay receives mixed reviews, ranging from simplistic, repetitive, and tedious card-clicking mechanics to deep, satisfying combat systems with rich and balanced features. Some praise its streamlined, fun, and groundbreaking gameplay, while others find it shallow or lacking meaningful depth. Overall, it appeals variably depending on player preference for depth versus casual, straightforward interaction.

    • “The gameplay loop is perfectly absurd: grind just enough to convince yourself you’re “earning” something, then immediately spend it to chase the next shiny thing.”
    • “Gameplay is fun, combat is balanced, matchmaking doesn't take too long, and the community isn't toxic.”
    • “Lastly the game has really fun gameplay and an in depth combat system.”
    • “Basically a 1-2 days development game with no mechanics at all.”
    • “The entire gameplay consists of clicking 'open', which generates 4 cards with different colors and values, that you can later sell from your inventory.”
    • “The humor is flat, the gameplay is beyond tedious, and there’s no meaningful depth.”
  • graphics

    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    23% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely described as extremely simple or minimalistic, often perceived as poor or lacking effort, especially compared to other games with advanced visuals. However, a few users praise certain titles for offering amazing, detailed, or hand-drawn graphics, highlighting that high-quality visuals can enhance the overall experience despite some bugs or crashes. Overall, opinions on graphics vary greatly depending on the game, ranging from laughably bad to stunningly impressive.

    • “Graphics are amazing, and don't get me started on the gameplay (which is phenomenal).”
    • “Its graphics are simply astonishing for this era; each human looks realistic and hair from animal’s fur all seems to be placed individually.”
    • “The graphics are top-notch and hand-drawn.”
    • “The implementation here is laughably terrible, and I'm not talking about just the visuals (but look at the screenshots, it's that bad).”
    • “Horribly boring clicker with garbage graphics.”
    • “Microtransaction simulator is a free game that is a simple graphically ugly parody of a clicker game.”
  • story

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for its emotional depth, rich lore, and immersive atmosphere, with many highlighting its powerful, heart-wrenching moments and detailed world-building. However, some find the main plot predictable or weaker after initial chapters, viewing story primarily as a backdrop to gameplay. Overall, the narrative succeeds in creating a memorable experience, supported by excellent sound design and storytelling finesse.

    • “But, after just a short time playing this game, no.. this masterpiece, from its incredible story, the heart-wrenching moments, all the way to the simple sound design, this game is truly a wonder to our modern world of gaming.”
    • “The story's strengths lie in atmosphere and side details, like the endearing craziness of the deranged AI failsafe or the mysteries of the Vex machine race, and that should be fine for the majority of players who see the story as something to rush through in order to reach the high-level "endgame." The mournful soundtrack in particular is fantastic, and it carried me through the most basic story beats, even on repeat playthroughs.”
    • “It’s story and lore is well crafted, each word delicately placed to create a beautiful experience, a wonderful yet dark look at today’s societal fears and culture.”
    • “If you want storytelling, play something else.”
    • “The game starts off well, but the story starts to fall apart around chapter 3, and it never recovers.”
    • “Its villain is a derivative conqueror figure with a hunger for power and destruction, and the save-the-world plot is tired.”
  • music

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    28% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed feedback: some praise its atmospheric and fitting soundtrack that enhances the experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive, restarting abruptly between screens, and lacking variety. Several users also express a desire for separate controls for music and sound effects to avoid muting all audio when turning off the music.

    • “A magical RPG-sandbox-MMO-FPS with beautiful history, great narrative, amazing music, and awesome gameplay.”
    • “The mournful soundtrack in particular is fantastic, and it carried me through the most basic story beats, even on repeat playthroughs.”
    • “The music fits the atmosphere so well that you don't even notice how well it blends in.”
    • “There's only one repetitive song and basic sound effects.”
    • “Every time you switch screens in the game it restarts the horrible music loop, which is ear-damagingly awful.”
    • “So, hopefully the developer can make the music and sound effects separate because I don't want to mute the game's sound effects when I want to turn off the music!”
  • humor

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is divisive, with some finding it hilariously true and addictive, while others view it as flat, unfunny, and lacking depth. Though intended as satire, many feel it falls short of being genuinely enjoyable or meaningful. Overall, it's seen as a funny meme by some but controversial in tone and execution.

    • “If you want the most brutally honest, hilariously tragic, strangely addictive 'best game ever' experience, Microtransaction Simulator is the undisputed champion.”
    • “However, it's hilarious and way too addicting for its own good.”
    • “It's funny because it's true.”
  • emotional

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a profoundly emotional experience through its compelling story, heart-wrenching moments, and simple yet effective sound design, standing out as a genuine masterpiece. Players feel a meaningful sense of pride and accomplishment without the pressure of monetization, resulting in moments that evoke real tears and deep connection.

    • “But, after just a short time playing this game, no.. this masterpiece, from its incredible story, the heart-wrenching moments, all the way to the simple sound design, this game is truly a wonder to our modern world of gaming.”
    • “10/10 made me feel a sense of pride and accomplishment for unlocking cards.”
    • “10/10 made me feel a sense of pride and accomplishment without giving money to EA.”
  • grinding

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 80% negative mentions

    Grinding is generally seen as tedious and boring, lacking meaningful depth or engaging gameplay. While it can be a method to earn in-game rewards or currency, the repetitive nature often diminishes the overall experience.

    • “Very tedious as far as achievements go and very boring as far as a 'game' goes.”
    • “The humor is flat, the gameplay is beyond tedious, and there’s no meaningful depth.”
    • “Overall, music is average but can get pretty tedious over time.”
  • atmosphere

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive, dark, and mysterious setting, enhanced by detailed side elements and a mournful soundtrack that perfectly complements the mood. This strong atmospheric design effectively engages players, even during repeat playthroughs.

    • “The story's strengths lie in atmosphere and side details, like the endearing craziness of the deranged AI failsafe or the mysteries of the vex machine race, and that should be fine for the majority of players who see the story as something to rush through in order to reach the high-level 'endgame.' The mournful soundtrack in particular is fantastic, and it carried me through the most basic story beats, even on repeat playthroughs.”
    • “The game itself starts you off in a dark, very atmospheric grey room that has many options for you to choose from such as the ability to stare at the screen or click a nifty little button called open that will open your mind to new possibilities such as the four cards that now stare you in the face.”
    • “The music fits the atmosphere so well, that you don't even notice how well it blends in.”
  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is inconsistent, with some users encountering significant bugs like transaction errors and unrecorded wins, while others report a largely glitch-free experience. Overall, stability appears to be a major issue for certain players.

    • “The game is buggy as heck; for example, if you click 'open' twice, it buys another loot crate and takes your money, but your cards are gone, unopened.”
    • “Game is buggy; and my 'win' didn't count as a win...”
  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features excellent optimization, running smoothly and efficiently without performance issues.

    • “First of all, the optimization is spot on.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's replayability is generally rated low, with users finding limited motivation to play multiple times due to uninspired gameplay and visuals. Overall, it lacks compelling features that encourage repeated playthroughs.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features glorious character development, praised alongside its wonderful graphics and excellent combat system, indicating a well-crafted and engaging progression of characters.

    • “Wonderful graphics, excellent combat system, and glorious character development.”
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Play Times

6h Median play time
6h Average play time
4-7h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Microtransaction Simulator is a simulation game. Common tags for Microtransaction Simulator include free to play, funny, memes, clicker and satire.

Microtransaction Simulator is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Microtransaction Simulator.

Microtransaction Simulator was released on September 14, 2017.

Microtransaction Simulator was developed by chlsea.

Microtransaction Simulator has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Microtransaction Simulator for its monetization but disliked it for its music.

Microtransaction Simulator is a single player game.

Similar games include AltLife - Life Simulator, Happy Pet, Quasimorph: End of Dream, Griptape Backbone, Happy Bastards and others.