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"Timeflow - Life Sim" is a realistic simulation game that allows you to manage a character's life, career, and finances. By helping the character achieve their life goal and financial freedom, you can learn valuable lessons in career planning, financial literacy, and risk management. The game features different characters with varying backgrounds, jobs, and assets, providing insights into various work-life choices and financial strategies.

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Play Modes

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 390 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

Excellent life simulation game that effectively teaches financial literacy and time management.
Addictive gameplay with a variety of strategies and character options, making each playthrough unique.
Engaging mechanics that encourage players to think critically about their financial decisions and life choices.

Frequent bugs and issues, including broken achievements and unbalanced gameplay mechanics.
Limited content and repetitive gameplay after a few hours, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
Character creation locked behind a DLC paywall, which frustrates players who want full customization options.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The gameplay is described as a mix of engaging mechanics and educational elements, with some players appreciating its balance and depth, while others find it repetitive and buggy. Although it offers interesting scenarios and a resemblance to board games, many reviewers note that the mechanics can feel awkward or overly simplistic, and the game suffers from technical issues that detract from the overall experience. Overall, it presents a unique take on economic simulation, but may not satisfy those seeking a fully realistic business experience.
- “Perfect balance of mechanics and gameplay for me.”
- “Nice game with interesting gameplay.”
- “The game at first seems simple, but then it becomes clear that the internal mechanics of the game are complex and multifaceted.”
- “It's a fun game, but there's a lot of bugs (it's early access) and the gameplay loop needs a little more depth.”
- “Every single update brings another showstopper defect that forces you to quit playing: be it a broken bank credit mechanic or the game simply freezing at some point, not allowing you to make any more turns.”
- “There are a lot of scenarios to play, but the main gameplay loop is repetitive enough that I doubt I'll be playing more for a while.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and unremarkable, often likened to those found in mobile games, yet they are functional and do not detract from the overall experience. While some players express a desire for improved visuals, the graphics are considered adequate for the gameplay, which remains engaging and addictive. Overall, the visuals are not a standout feature, but they serve their purpose within the game.
- “You can choose different methods of achieving goals, nice graphics, nice gameplay.”
- “Since then I published numerous patches, updates, new graphics and features, mostly by players’ requests.”
- “Simple graphics, not going to blow you away in that department, feels like a mobile game, but whoo boy if it isn't addicting.”
- “The graphics are nothing special, but they're not bad.”
- “Readers will have to go to the store page for graphics 'cause ol' il pallino couldn't get the 'right' picture to use for an example.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's music is described as simple and ambient, featuring pleasing beeps and lounge tunes that complement the gameplay without being intrusive. However, many players recommend muting the in-game music and listening to their own tracks, such as "How to Be a Millionaire" by ABC, for a more enjoyable experience. Overall, while the music is generally appreciated, it is often considered better suited as background noise.
- “I like pretty much everything in it: simple, but not annoying background music, automated interface (which still makes you think about all these incomes and expenses), many very useful thoughts about common life.”
- “A lot of characters, nice music, interesting mechanics.”
- “The sounds are all a bunch of pleasing beeps and ka-chings with the music being mostly ambient and lounge tunes that somewhat help the feel of the game.”
- “But as with any money-making game, players are advised to mute the game's music and play the song 'How to Be a Millionaire' by ABC in the background.”
- “But as with any money-making game, players are advised to mute the game's music and play the song 'How to Be a Millionaire' by ABC in the background.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Timeflow offers significant replayability due to its simplistic yet deep simulation mechanics, a variety of strategies for wealth accumulation, and a large number of achievements. Players appreciate the game's ability to engage them repeatedly while also providing insights into business concepts.
- “Timeflow is a simplistic, yet deep simulation that provides a fair bit of replayability.”
- “The variety of ways to become rich and the large number of achievements make this game replayable and interesting. It can also teach you and give you some practice in the 'business' side of your mind.”
- “The variety of ways to become rich and the large number of achievements make this game replayable and interesting. It can also teach you and give you some practice in the 'business' side of your mind.”
- “Thanks to a lot of people to play, the variety of ways to become rich and the large number of achievements makes this game replayable and interesting. It also can teach you and give you some practice in the 'business' side of your mind.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and engaging, especially after receiving guidance from the developer on new approaches to gameplay. While it may not be flawless, the comedic elements contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is genuinely refreshing and adds a unique charm to the overall experience.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment enjoyable and lighthearted.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on intrusive pop-up ads, which detracts from the overall experience and feels excessive to players.
- “The game is basically just rolling a dice with a bunch of unwanted pop-up ads.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting that each update introduces critical defects, such as broken banking mechanics and frequent freezes, which disrupt gameplay and force players to quit.
- “Every single update brings another showstopper defect that forces you to quit playing: be it a broken bank credit mechanic or the game simply freezes at some point, not allowing you to make any more turns.”

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91h Median play time

64h Average play time

8-119h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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