Parcel Simulator

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Parcel Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Dansan Digital and was released on June 20, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Parcel Simulator lets you manage a busy parcel inspection warehouse by receiving, sorting, and examining packages for errors or contraband. Automate inspections and optimize conveyor systems to increase efficiency, then upgrade and expand your facility to handle more deliveries. Build a thriving parcel empire through strategic processing and logistics.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,186 reviews

gameplay48 positive mentions

grinding53 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay loop that combines manual inspection with automation, providing a satisfying sense of progression.
Well-optimized with smooth performance, even with many parcels in play, making it enjoyable to watch the automation work.
Charming graphics and sound design that enhance the overall experience, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

Repetitive gameplay after reaching full automation, leading to a lack of end-game content and challenges.
Tedious building mechanics where players must place each conveyor and machine individually, making redesigns cumbersome.
Bugs and glitches, such as packages getting stuck or disappearing, can disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its satisfying loop of sorting and automating parcel delivery, offering a relaxing yet engaging experience with a solid progression system. However, players note issues such as repetitive mechanics in the late game, clunky building processes, and occasional bugs that can disrupt the experience. Overall, while the game provides enjoyable mechanics and a fun atmosphere, it could benefit from additional content and improvements to enhance long-term engagement.
- “The gameplay loop is satisfying, and optimizing your workflow feels genuinely rewarding.”
- “With its accessible mechanics, humorous tone, and steady progression system, the game manages to turn the repetitive task of sorting and delivering parcels into an unexpectedly satisfying and often amusing gameplay loop.”
- “Sorting parcels feels satisfying, and it strikes a great balance of zen-like flow and engaging, challenging gameplay.”
- “The only thing that bugs me about the game is the fact that it crashes after about 1-2 hours of gameplay.”
- “The existing mechanics don't create any emergent behaviors; there isn't much in terms of developing skills or interesting challenges.”
- “The building mechanics in this game are not the best, so if you ever need to refactor your factory, be prepared for a lot of hassle.”
grinding
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
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The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of early-game tedium and later-game satisfaction, with many players finding the initial manual tasks and setup processes to be tedious and repetitive. While some appreciate the relaxing nature of the grind and the rewarding progression towards automation, others criticize the clunky mechanics and the time-consuming nature of building and optimizing setups. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable early gameplay that can devolve into a tedious grind as players seek to fully automate their operations.
- “The repetitiveness feels relaxing, not tedious, which is exactly what I'd hope for in a simulator.”
- “However, changing the economy this way leads to the core paradox of the game, which is that the game would like you to automate not the tedious parts, but the fun parts.”
- “Building the automated lines is extremely tedious, and not in a fun way, meaning after you complete the first one there is little reason to ever expand or optimize.”
- “Bottom line: in my opinion, parcel simulator offers a fun and engaging early game which transforms into a tedious grind after a single-digit number of hours.”
- “Setting up automation is tedious, boring, and just generally crap.”
optimization
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance, no crashes, and stable frame rates even under heavy loads. Players appreciate the developer's clever use of mechanics to enhance performance, such as disabling physics on stationary objects, and find the game engaging for its focus on automation and efficiency. While some players express a desire for more optimization challenges, the overall consensus is that the game runs beautifully and offers a rewarding experience for fans of logistics and optimization.
- “I haven't encountered any bugs; it runs smoothly, it's optimized, and I haven't experienced any FPS drops.”
- “While the mechanics are easy to grasp, mastering the nuances of efficient parcel flow and route optimization offers a rewarding challenge that keeps the experience fresh and engaging over time.”
- “It is very well optimized and can run smoothly no matter how many thousands of packages you have floating around on conveyors.”
- “At the moment, I’m mainly waiting for upcoming updates so I can further tweak my setup and fine-tune optimization.”
- “Additionally, some of the optimization aspects require patience and attention to detail, which could feel tedious to casual gamers expecting a faster pace.”
- “There are a few issues I have with performance and gameplay.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received high praise, with a score of 9/10 highlighting its clean and colorful art style that enhances gameplay and visual clarity. Players appreciate the eye-pleasing visuals, smooth performance, and low resource demands, making it accessible on various systems. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's aesthetic appeal and immersive experience.
- “Graphics score: 9/10”
- “Visually, the game employs a clean, colorful art style that is easy on the eyes and helps distinguish different types of parcels, vehicles, and delivery zones.”
- “The gameplay is super engaging and the graphics are impressive.”
- “The graphics, controls, usability all really well done.”
- “Not too complicated and graphic wise not demanding.”
- “And last of all, this is more for aesthetics than anything else, a couple more decorations would be nice.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that it feels more like a tutorial than a fully realized narrative. While the mechanics may appeal to those who enjoy task-oriented gameplay, the absence of a compelling background story or dynamic progression leaves much to be desired. Overall, the game is seen as a mechanics-driven experience reminiscent of "Papers, Please," but without the narrative richness that could enhance player engagement.
- “It may be rough around the edges, but if you played 'Papers, Please' to check the documents and not for plot, there is a decent chance you will like this, too.”
- “This game conveys a kind of interesting background story.”
- “I really hope you expand it a bit more, maybe even some story, but otherwise it really is an enjoyable game that was worth the price.”
- “What's missing is some sort of mysterious or humorous background story to keep you engaged.”
- “There's no story, no debt to be repaid, or a boss to answer to.”
- “This is essentially 'Papers, Please' without story or politics or pressure, but with a nice tidy sense of progression.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting various bugs, particularly with conveyor belts and parcel sorting, which can disrupt gameplay. While some players experience occasional glitches and crashes, many find that these issues do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the performance is generally stable, but players should be prepared for some minor bugs and inconsistencies.
- “If you like just taking your time with a game, with no rushing around and great relaxed gameplay, then this is for you. I love this game; it's relaxed but with a bit of thinking involved. By the end, it's all automated and you can tweak it how you like. The game runs great; I didn't find any lag, well, not that I noticed, and I did have a lot of parcels stacked up at one point. It's simple and fun, and you can easily lose track of time in it. Buy and enjoy!”
- “Fun and relaxing that runs great.”
- “A lot of times, one parcel gets buggy, blocks the whole lane, and a manual intervention is required to unlock the situation either by replacing the parcel or by removing and replacing the belt.”
- “The problem is it is an unstable mess; 1 crash and 3 freezes in the 6 hours I spent playing it, all seemingly physics related.”
- “Its fun but the conveyor belts can be a bit buggy.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with many players noting that once the main objectives are completed, there is little incentive to return. The limited content, single map, and absence of additional scenarios contribute to a feeling of finality after a relatively short playtime. While some enjoyed their experience, the consensus is that the game would benefit from more content to enhance replay value.
- “Not infinite replayability, but I had a good time.”
- “It offers only limited replay value.”
- “I think that would be a great way to give the game replayability.”
- “Only thing you must know is, it is not replayable. Once you have everything running automatically, there is not much spare time to do.”
- “Only one map, which reduces replayability.”
- “You'll finish it quite fast and there's no replayability. I hope they add some late game content in the future.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and jazzy qualities, enhancing the gameplay experience without being overly distracting. While some players find it repetitive and choose to turn it off, others appreciate its rhythmic nature that helps them immerse themselves in the game for extended periods. Overall, the sound design effectively complements the visuals, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere.
- “Playing a lo-fi song while arranging and rearranging a bunch of conveyors, machines, and racks is so relaxing!”
- “Sound design complements the visuals with upbeat, catchy music and fitting sound effects that enhance the pace and immersion without becoming distracting or repetitive.”
- “I really enjoy the chill music.”
- “Music is very repetitive, so I turned that off after only a couple of hours.”
- “The music may be annoying to some, but I found it to be perfectly rhythmic in a way that helped me lose hours at a time.”
- “The jazzy music really suits this game, I wish there was more of it.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky tone and subtle, unspoken elements that enhance the overall experience, making even repetitive tasks enjoyable. Players appreciate the amusing gameplay loop and the lighthearted atmosphere, with some highlighting the effectiveness of humorous dialogue and the desire for more easter eggs. Overall, the combination of accessible mechanics and strategic depth, paired with a fun sense of humor, keeps players engaged and entertained.
- “With its accessible mechanics, humorous tone, and steady progression system, the parcel simulator manages to turn the repetitive task of sorting and delivering parcels into an unexpectedly satisfying and often amusing gameplay loop.”
- “This humor helps maintain a fun atmosphere, making the gameplay feel lively and entertaining even during repetitive tasks.”
- “Its combination of accessible mechanics, strategic depth, and quirky humor creates a game that’s easy to pick up but offers enough complexity to keep players invested over time.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing and enjoyable environment, enhanced by smooth mechanics and a touch of humor that keeps the experience lively. The seamless integration of the atmosphere, user interface, and overall design contributes to a satisfying gameplay experience, even during repetitive tasks.
- “The atmosphere, UI, and overall design all work seamlessly to enhance the experience without overcomplicating things.”
- “This humor helps maintain a fun atmosphere, making the gameplay feel lively and entertaining even during repetitive tasks.”
- “Simple yet satisfying gameplay, relaxing atmosphere, and smooth mechanics make sorting packages oddly fun.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Parcel Simulator" is described as a profound and humorous exploration of the frustrations and absurdities of online shopping and shipping experiences. Players feel a connection to the struggles of postal workers, reflecting on the care (or lack thereof) that goes into handling packages, which adds a layer of depth to the gameplay.
- “Parcel Simulator is essentially a high-stakes spiritual journey into understanding why your online orders arrive looking like they’ve been kicked down a flight of stairs, emotionally neglected, and then gently sneezed into a shipping container.”