Upload Simulator

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Upload Simulator is a single player casual management game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by SirTodd and was released on September 9, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

A incremental game about uploading games and upgrading your setup

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a satisfying and smooth progression experience, making it enjoyable to play.
It features a lovely chill soundtrack and allows players to customize their experience by turning off certain features.
The game is easy to pick up and complete, with many players finding it straightforward to achieve 100% completion.

The game lacks sufficient automation in the late game, making it tedious to progress through multiple prestige layers.
There is a noticeable absence of a tutorial, which can leave players feeling overwhelmed and confused about certain mechanics.
Many players feel that the game is too short and lacks substantial content, leading to a quick completion without much replay value.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is characterized as a solid incremental and idle experience, offering around 7-15 hours of active play, with a focus on prestige mechanics that enhance progression. While players appreciate the depth and upgrade systems, many express a desire for more diverse mechanics and endgame content. Overall, it provides good value for its price, despite some areas needing clearer explanations and additional features.
- “A nice idle game with cool mechanics; not a lot is in the game, but for the price, it is worth it.”
- “Solid incremental game which offers about 7-8 hours of gameplay until you've collected all achievements.”
- “Progression is tight, steam achievements are simple and doable within ~15 hours, and the mechanics are really good.”
- “The 56 hours of gameplay is probably around a dozen hours of active play and the rest is letting the game idle in the background.”
- “The first prestige mechanic is already annoying because there is literally zero automation; you just play the game again from the beginning, but at least each playthrough unlocks more or less powerful upgrades that actually make it much faster — like you expect from an idle game.”
- “No new mechanics, no endgame, not even a 'yeah, you've done everything there is now.'”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's music features a lovely and addictive chill soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, making it satisfying to play. However, some users noted a desire for more variety in the track rotation and mentioned occasional stretches of silence. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “It's got a lovely chill soundtrack, the progression felt really smooth, it was satisfying to play, and pretty easy to get all the achievements.”
- “The music is amazingly addictive.”
- “A good game all in all, passes the time and the music helps me chill.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack feels generic and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- “I found the music to be quite annoying after a while; it really detracted from the overall enjoyment.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with no microtransactions or ads in the Steam version, which users appreciate. However, some players note that progression can slow down significantly, and certain features tied to ads in the mobile version are absent in the paid Steam version. Overall, players feel the game is worth supporting financially.
- “There are a few bugs, but no long waiting times or microtransactions.”
- “No ads, no microtransactions, so that's definitely points in its favor.”
- “I wanted an idle game to kill some time with, but didn't want to be hit with ads and store purchases.”
- “Progression slows down considerably, and there are even still help files and in-game achievements linked to ads, which are of course not included in the Steam version.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its clever concept, particularly the use of funny torrent names and the engaging mechanics of sharing and upgrading. However, while the initial experience is enjoyable, it may not sustain its comedic appeal over time.
- “The concept is great: download torrents with funny names, share them, earn credits, and upgrade your PC. The first few minutes are a blast!”
- “The humor in the game is spot on, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates absurd scenarios that make even the most mundane tasks hilarious!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting that certain achievements, like the one requiring 1 billion peers, demand excessive effort and often lead to simply letting the game run in the background.
- “Then it just becomes tedious.”
- “The last achievement (1b peers) was a bit too grindy; that's the only achievement where I couldn't do more than just let the game run in the background.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users indicate that the graphics are so demanding that the only way to progress in the game is to disable all graphic and sound options, suggesting performance issues that hinder gameplay experience.
- “The only way to earn anything is to turn off all the graphics and sound options, and leave it running in the background all day and night.”