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Take part in an auction of abandoned warehouses and containers. Your task is to properly estimate the value of the things in the room. Whoever earns the most wins. Locations and bidders can give players more than one a surprise.

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,036 reviews
gameplay39 positive mentions
stability50 negative mentions

  • Engaging gameplay loop that keeps players hooked with the thrill of bidding and uncovering hidden treasures.
  • Active developer support with regular updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.
  • Fun and casual experience that allows for creativity in stacking items and managing a pawn shop.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches, including items disappearing and performance issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Repetitive gameplay that can become tedious over time, especially once players reach higher levels and unlock all features.
  • Lack of meaningful consequences in auctions, making it too easy to profit without risk.
  • gameplay
    107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and simplistic mechanics, which can lead to a lack of engagement over time. While some find the core gameplay loop of bidding, sifting through items, and selling them rewarding and addictive, others criticize the driving mechanics and various bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential for improvement, but current issues with mechanics and balance hinder its enjoyment.

    • “I find the gameplay loop generally very satisfying.”
    • “The core gameplay loop of Storage Hunter Simulator revolves around bidding on storage units, sifting through random junk, and hoping to find valuable items.”
    • “The gameplay is simple but fun - bidding on auctions and selling items.”
    • “Buggy mess with a boring, repetitive gameplay loop.”
    • “What could have been a quirky and engaging concept is bogged down by repetitive gameplay, uninspired mechanics, and a lack of meaningful progression.”
    • “Very boring and repetitive gameplay loop.”
  • stability
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, bugs, and issues that disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress. While some players acknowledge the potential of the game and appreciate the developers' efforts to address these problems, many express frustration over the current state, describing it as a "buggy mess" that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as unstable, particularly in its early access phase, and players recommend caution until more fixes are implemented.

    • “Half the time it takes the save and the other half I lose almost all of my progress and have to start all over again. The game is super buggy; I've lost several storage items because they fall into the ground and you can't pick them up.”
    • “I realize the game is 'early access' and is an indie title; however, the game in its current state is a buggy mess with frequent glitches and bugs that ruin the immersion and cause massive frustration.”
    • “This game is fun and has a lot of potential, but it's really buggy and not worth it until it's in a better state.”
  • optimization
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting severe performance issues, frequent bugs, and inconsistent frame rates, even on high-end hardware. Many recommend lowering graphics settings for better performance, while others express hope for improvements in future updates. Overall, the consensus is that significant optimization work is needed before the game can be considered enjoyable.

    • “For smoother performance, I recommend setting graphics quality to low.”
    • “It also has surprisingly good performance for an early access game in this category.”
    • “The core gameplay feels 'ok' for the moment, but it requires a lot more optimization and fixes.”
    • “The optimization of the game is really bad.”
    • “I'm addicted to this game, but there are a lot of bugs and poor optimizations.”
    • “This game is so poorly optimized that I would honestly describe it as cartoonish.”
  • grinding
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, with players reporting a minimum of 150 hours needed to achieve 100% completion. While some find enjoyment in the repetitive nature and the thrill of discovering new items, many agree that the grind can overshadow the fun, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game appeals to fans of grind-heavy simulations, but the excessive grinding may deter others.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Even with the best truck (which is an argument all its own as none of them are great at everything--speed vs. cargo), chasing down the 100% achievement ribbon for this one will be a long haul and an extraordinarily tedious grind fest.”
    • “So you're looking at a minimum of 150 hours of sheer grinding to get to 1,000 needed wins.”
    • “What little fun it offers is quickly overshadowed by its tedious grind and lack of variety.”
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are polished and create a solid experience, they are not groundbreaking and can suffer from performance issues, including stuttering and low frame rates. Some users have had to lower their settings significantly to achieve smoother gameplay, and there are calls for improvements in texture quality and overall visual fidelity. Overall, the graphics are considered average for a simulator, with some players expressing disappointment given the game's technical demands.

    • “The graphics and details are great, adding to the immersion, and the storage units are full of surprises!”
    • “The graphics are decent—not groundbreaking, but they create a solid experience.”
    • “The graphics are pretty cool too, and the community is super friendly.”
    • “The game will randomly go from buttery smooth to like 15 fps regardless of my graphic settings.”
    • “I was expecting next-gen graphics if they were going to give my very beefy PC a warning like that; instead, the graphics are worse than games that came out 6 or 7 years ago.”
    • “Put it out to the public: there's nothing exciting about the game, it's filled with bugs, the graphics are terrible, the voice actors are poor, the gameplay loop is so boring, and they dare ask 32 CAD for this?”
  • story
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting a lack of narrative depth, lore, and engaging characters. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics and quest structure, they express disappointment over the repetitive fetch quests and the sterile environment, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit significantly from a more developed storyline and varied quests.

    • “A thrilling quest for hidden treasures.”
    • “There’ll also be new locations, many more items, and some story elements revolving around tracking down rare items.”
    • “Doing the main quest (especially the 50 renown requirement) took just over 26 hours, well worth it.”
    • “The lack of dynamic events or environmental storytelling makes the game feel sterile and uninspired.”
    • “There's no story or interesting characters and events, which could be either good or bad, depending on your viewpoint.”
    • “Also no story or lore items at all in this game, which is also another missed opportunity.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the soundtrack catchy but ultimately repetitive and dull over extended play sessions. Users expressed a desire for more variety in the background music and criticized the limited audio settings, which do not allow for customization. Additionally, the car radio feature, while a nice touch, is seen as flawed due to its inability to maintain playback when exiting the vehicle.

    • “Music is amazing... all this together creates a fantastic atmosphere.”
    • “One of them fixed a ton of bugs, and the other brought a car radio.... and the music they added is banging!”
    • “I just wanna drive and listen to the music lol.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and quickly becomes background noise, while the sound effects are basic and lack impact.”
    • “❌ Repetitive soundtrack: while catchy at first, the music can get monotonous over long play sessions.”
    • “The lack of car music (missed opportunity) or just in-game music really bothers me too; there is just one audio setting, which is just the general audio.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky physics and absurd scenarios, such as vehicles collapsing due to unexpected interactions, which initially elicit laughter but can become repetitive. Players appreciate the charming characters and auctioneer commentary, likening the experience to entertaining auction TV shows. Overall, the game offers a mix of amusing moments and chaotic gameplay that resonates well with those who enjoy lighthearted fun.

    • “✅ Humor & personality: the quirky characters and auctioneer commentary bring a lot of charm to the game.”
    • “The ridiculousness of stacking your vehicle and jumping in the front seat to freeze everything from falling is hilarious.”
    • “Cars crashing into my loaded truck has led to very funny moments and content creators will love it.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to randomized elements and dynamic AI competitors, which keep each session feeling fresh. While some users express uncertainty about long-term replay value, overall enjoyment is noted.

    • “Having a lot of replay value is also a nice bonus.”
    • “✅ Replayability: randomized storage units and dynamic AI competitors make every session feel fresh.”
    • “The visuals are nice, the audio is acceptable, the controls are playable.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its amazing music and detailed design, which immerses players in the authentic feel of the 80s. However, some users feel that the overall experience lacks excitement and a cohesive atmosphere.

    • “Music is amazing... all this together creates a fantastic atmosphere.”
    • “There’s no sense of atmosphere or excitement to elevate the experience.”
    • “The atmosphere is simply indescribable!”
    • “The detailed design of the town is impressive and allows you to truly feel the atmosphere of the time.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players expressing frustration over unmet expectations, particularly regarding the lack of polish and attention to detail, which detracts from the overall experience. This sentiment reflects a desire for a more immersive and refined gameplay that resonates with players on a deeper level.

  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is viewed positively, as it is not perceived as a cash grab or an abandoned project, indicating a more thoughtful and sustainable approach to revenue generation.

    • “This game feels like a cash grab, with excessive monetization tactics that ruin the experience.”
    • “The in-game purchases are overpriced and make it difficult to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it frustrating to play.”

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9h Median play time
14h Average play time
5-20h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 17 analyzed playthroughs

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