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This Game is Simple

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88%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
100% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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About This Game is Simple

This Game is Simple is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by TalkingMicrowaveGames and was released on June 28, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Wander through an ever-changing level in This Game is Simple- a quiet, meditative story about a game developer losing passion towards their work.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
story3 positive mentions
  • Thoughtful and emotionally resonant narrative about the creative process and struggles of indie developers.
  • Relaxing and simple walking simulator gameplay with excellent voice acting and atmospheric presentation.
  • Short but impactful experience that invites reflection and connection, appreciated as a genuine artistic expression.
  • Gameplay is very simple and may feel more like an art piece or walking simulator than a traditional game to some players.
  • Performance issues including input lag and optimization problems reported, especially in certain areas.
  • Audio volume balance can be inconsistent, sometimes too loud or too quiet, detracting slightly from immersion.

  • story

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

    The story is generally praised for being engaging and well-crafted, with users recommending the game primarily for its narrative.

    • “The story was neat.”
    • “Still, it's worth checking out for the story.”
    • “Lighting is great and the story too.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple and straightforward, offering an easy experience. Although the game is short and uncomplicated, it effectively conveys its intended message.

    • “Despite its short run time and simplistic gameplay, it is clear to see the message being portrayed from the start.”
    • “Easy gameplay.”
    • “Despite its short runtime and simplistic gameplay, it is clear to see the message being portrayed from the start.”

  • optimization

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

    The game demonstrates good performance and stability with no crashes, but overall optimization still needs significant improvement.

    • “Good performance and no crashes.”
    • “The game itself badly needs some optimization.”

  • music

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

    The music in the game is praised for effectively capturing the creative process and emotional journey behind making art, such as games and music, enhancing the overall experience.

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a powerful emotional experience, evoking strong feelings and even bringing players to tears. It stands out for its ability to deeply connect with users on an emotional level.

    • “First game that made me cry in a while.”
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This Game is Simple is a casual simulation game. Common tags for This Game is Simple include free to play, first-person, 3D, realistic, indie and others.

This Game is Simple is available on PC and Windows.

This Game is Simple was released on June 28, 2026.

This Game is Simple was developed by TalkingMicrowaveGames.

This Game is Simple has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked This Game is Simple for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

This Game is Simple is a single player game.

Similar games include What Never Was, The Beginner's Guide, Project Hailstorm, Control, I'm Not Coming Back, Wanderstop and others.