SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams

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SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams is a single player role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Kaigan Games OÜ and was released on November 11, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

A cursed game plunges a man into obsession, and only your choices can save him

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story298 positive mentions

monetization274 negative mentions

Highly immersive and realistic phone simulation game with excellent voice acting and detailed graphics.
Multiple endings and hidden Easter eggs provide great replay value and depth to the story.
Creative and engaging social commentary on gaming addiction and free-to-play culture, blending real and fake ads in a clever way.

The flappy bird minigame is repetitive, difficult, and mandatory, leading to player frustration.
Excessive real advertisements disrupt gameplay, sometimes causing crashes and annoyance.
The story feels shorter and less suspenseful compared to previous titles; characters are less engaging and some players find the tone inconsistent or annoying.

story
478 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely praised for its compelling, immersive, and thought-provoking narrative with multiple endings and surprising plot twists, effectively exploring themes like addiction and the impact of mobile gaming. However, many players found the integration of a challenging Flappy Bird-style minigame to progress the plot frustrating and detracting from the experience. While shorter and less complex than previous series entries, the story still delivers strong atmosphere, character engagement, and creative storytelling that resonates with fans of interactive horror and mystery genres.
- “The story literally draws you in, and for once it's a game I would rather play on mobile than on PC; it just makes it so much more immersive!”
- “Absolutely brilliant story, everything just fits so well together, the work put into this is phenomenal, well done developers!”
- “The story is so meta that it manages to be both entertaining and thought-provoking at the same time.”
- “The plot entirely made no sense, and there are things that should've been acted out in real life rather than in text.”
- “This game had no storyline, just a knockoff flappy bird with tons of ads; I feel like there was supposed to be a point, but I couldn't find it.”
- “It is a seriously bad premise of a story.”
monetization
277 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization heavily relies on a large volume of both real and fake ads, which some players find creatively integrated and entertaining, while others find them excessive, intrusive, and disruptive—especially since watching many ads is often mandatory to progress or achieve the best endings. Although the ads add to the game's meta commentary and atmosphere, the forced ad-watching and associated mini-game grind can lead to frustration, crashes, and detract from the overall experience. Some users express a preference for a paid, ad-free version to avoid the heavy ad burden.
- “I honestly gave up at the 'final boss' because the only way to win is to watch more ads and play a rigged game of flappy bird.”
- “I've been forced to watch 50 ads in the span of 10 minutes just so I could get an ending where no one dies.”
- “Too many ads and the flappy bird game is just too hard... the ads freeze my phone and I wish I could save it manually.”
gameplay
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging story integration, polished visuals, and innovative mobile simulator concept, though some players find the Flappy Bird-style minigame repetitive, laggy, or boring. While many appreciate the game's short but intense experience with multiple endings, others desire longer gameplay and improved mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is considered enjoyable, often complementing the narrative, but reactions to its key mechanics and replay value vary.
- “Finely polished visuals and gameplay as well as biting social commentary.”
- “An overall fantastic game that has great story and gameplay, especially considering it's free!”
- “Well thought out the gameplay was amazing for a simulacra; I honestly wish it was longer. I recommend this game to everyone and anyone.”
- “The gameplay is very annoying; it's smart but boring.”
- “Although it is part of the story, having the majority of the gameplay be a Flappy Bird parody... sucks.”
- “The 'critique' of mobile games falls flat because this is far more infuriating with its poor game mechanics.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s graphics are widely praised for being highly realistic, immersive, and polished, effectively enhancing the horror atmosphere and overall gameplay experience. Many users highlight the detailed visuals, creepy effects, and seamless integration with other elements like voice acting and in-game ads, making the graphics a standout feature. Some note minor issues, but overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal and storytelling.
- “The graphics of this game are so realistic and immersive that I almost started treating it like my own phone at certain times. I am honestly so impressed by the quality of this game's features; the voice acting, surveillance-video clips, and the in-game apps are all superb!”
- “The graphics are absolutely horrifyingly great, and I kinda feel dizzy.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and honestly, there's nothing I'd change.”
- “The only thing I would work on is the graphics of the game, but besides that it's an awesome game.”
- “It was creepy; I wouldn't say it's for kids under 6 or 7 because it starts the graphic stuff.”
- “Despite still not achieving the game design graphics that make it look completely realistic, it was realistic enough for me to actually forget I wasn't on my normal phone.”
humor
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever, meta, and often satirical take on ads, social media, and mobile gaming culture, with many finding the fake in-game ads and witty character interactions particularly hilarious. While some appreciate its mix of creepy and funny moments, a few players find the potty humor less appealing or repetitive. Overall, the humor adds charm and enhances the game's unique atmosphere and entertainment value.
- “The fact that the bad reviews are people that don't get the humor is hilarious.”
- “Also the in-game/made up ads were really funny and sadly not that far from reality.”
- “The fake gamer ads were hilarious, I enjoyed watching those more than the 'normal expected' ones. Good job!”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game, especially the Flapee bird mini-game, is widely described as tedious and repetitive, often requiring numerous ad views or skillful play to progress. While some players find the grinding frustrating and overly drawn out, others still enjoy the overall story and gameplay despite this repetitive aspect.
- “The mini game they make you play is tedious, annoying, and you can't skip it.”
- “I really like the game but I'm at the last stage; I bought the no ads so that I could farm eggs quicker because I refuse to sell my life or add friends, but now the game keeps crashing when I'm farming eggs. It would be fine if it saved the eggs, but it resets me back to the last text conversation.”
- “Tough if you want the other endings, it's gonna be just repeated/grindy, so that's why not a 5 star.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game deeply emotional, highlighting a strong connection to the character Teddy and feeling fully immersed in the story. The game evokes a range of intense feelings, from fear and sadness to a bittersweet attachment, often leading to tears and a sense of personal sacrifice. Despite occasional discomfort from visuals, the emotional impact and atmosphere resonate powerfully with players.
- “*spoilers* This is a fantastic game. Finding the videos was a lot of fun, and seeing the discrepancy between the 'two' Teddys in them and in the texts made a big difference in my emotional connection to him and my drive to free him.”
- “I love the game. It gave me chills, and the story is fun and addicting. Poor Teddy though, I cried at the end; I just wish I chose me instead of him.”
- “Made me feel for Teddy. Tears shed. I just had to sacrifice myself.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from frequent freezing and glitches that cause crashes and loss of progress, often triggered by ads or notifications. While some players find the glitches add to the creepy atmosphere, many report frustration due to poor stability and inconsistent saving. Overall, stability issues significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- “Every time I try one of the links from Teddy in Boxdrop, my whole phone completely freezes, and I need to close the app and start it up again, losing a lot of progress in the process.”
- “The game rarely saves, so when it freezes and you have to reboot it, you get stuck doing a portion of it over.”
- “If I have a notification pop up, the whole app freezes and I have to start over at the beginning.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, effectively creating a sense of urgency and realism that draws players deeply into the experience. Many highlight its creepy, suspenseful mood enhanced by audio elements, making it especially impactful when played with headphones. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's compelling and unsettling narrative.
- “The atmosphere was incredible, I loved how it showed different forms of reality and how you get sucked into the game when you lose everything—it's just amazing!”
- “Okay, I've played Simulacra and was blown away by the audio (door knocks and breathing) to the point I checked my front door, but this does have that same atmosphere of making you believe you're actually holding someone else's phone.”
- “If you are to play it, do it with headphones—it really helps the atmosphere while playing the game.”
- “Okay, I've played Simulacra and was blown away by the audio (door knocks and breathing) to the point I checked my front door, but this just doesn't have that same atmosphere of making you believe you're actually holding someone else's phone.”
- “It had atmosphere and a real sense of urgency... this one is about helping your loser friend playing an annoying flappy bird ripoff.”
- “If you are to play it, do it with headphones; it really helps the atmosphere while playing the game.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability opinions are mixed: some players find the game offers multiple endings and strong replay value with detailed content, while others feel it lacks incentive for repeated play beyond a one-time experience. Overall, it is praised for its engaging writing and multiple endings that encourage revisits.
- “Has a lot of replay value and I was impressed by the attention to detail by the devs. I am interested in checking out the other games now.”
- “It's well written, enjoyable, with a lot of replayability. I highly recommend it.”
- “Great game and great replayability.”
- “There is no replay value for me.”
- “Aside from 3 other endings, there is really no replay value.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music and sound design are generally well-received, praised for their quality, atmosphere, and fitting integration with the gameplay. Some users highlight memorable beats and immersive audio cues, though a few mention issues with playback and lack of options to disable sounds. Overall, the music enhances the experience but could benefit from more user control and soundtrack accessibility.
- “Very well written and the music, sounds, and voices are all well done.”
- “I love that music beat.”
- “Great game, it really fits my phone and looks like it is really my phone. I like how you still give me the possibility to listen to music.”
- “I would press on the app and the tip of putting on headphones for better experience would come on and I would press on begin and wait and listen to the 'hello' that comes in the midst of the distorted music before the screen turns black and I'm brought back to the headphones screen.”
- “And also, the background music is unable to be played on my device.”
- “Only 3 out of 5 because there's no way to turn off the music/sounds.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on lower-end devices, providing a seamless experience. Users appreciate the performance, highlighting smooth gameplay and effective design that supports varied story choices without issues.
- “Maybe a little optimization for lower-end devices, but even so, I could still play throughout.”
- “Great app runs smoothly; would rate 10 if possible because the way the game is made is just awesome. The way you can choose different responses and different storylines is just amazing!”
- “Amazing game with smooth performance and an amazing sequel.”

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SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams is a role playing game with mystery theme.

SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams was released on November 11, 2018.

SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams was developed by Kaigan Games OÜ.

SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams is a single player game.

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