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75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, grinding
75% User Score Based on 580 reviews

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Upload Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by SirTodd and was released on September 9, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Upload Simulator," players step into the role of a digital preservation specialist, working to safely store and secure important digital assets in a virtual vault. Use advanced scanning and conversion tools to gather, analyze, and protect a variety of data types, from simple text documents to complex 3D models. Balance resource management and risk assessment to ensure the integrity of your vault and its valuable contents.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 580 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
monetization87 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and easy to understand, making it a great idle experience.
  • There are no forced ads, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback and frequently update the game, improving mechanics and fixing bugs.
  • Recent updates have introduced significant changes that confuse players and disrupt gameplay.
  • Progression can become slow and tedious, especially in the late game, leading to a lack of engagement.
  • Some features, like offline progress and certain upgrades, are buggy and do not function as intended.
  • monetization
    103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is highly praised for its non-intrusive approach, with players appreciating that ads are entirely optional and do not disrupt gameplay. The only in-app purchase available is a one-time fee to remove ads and gain a boost, which many users find reasonable and not predatory. Overall, the game is commended for avoiding aggressive microtransactions and providing a satisfying experience without forcing players to watch ads.

    • “It doesn't have overpowered unnecessary microtransactions (it only has one which doesn't give you that much), has an interesting 'reboot' system which isn't as repetitive as it may look, is constantly updating and it's just really good overall.”
    • “It also got an optional one-time payment, which is amazing for a free game, where the usual freemium games have aggressive microtransactions.”
    • “Well balanced idle game, no advertisements unless you want to and it's still getting updated with more content.”
    • “I came to a point where I can't watch ads anymore for boosts... please fix this.”
    • “Was mildly amusing for a little while, until I realized paying for premium was pointless as you still had to watch ads to get decent boosts.”
    • “Have to watch multiple 30 sec ads to get the 30 min bonus because it doesn't register I've watched the ad on the first few times.”
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as engaging and relaxing, with a solid idle mechanic that allows for automation over time, though some players find it can become tedious without frequent updates. While many appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the enjoyable upgrade mechanics, there are concerns about recent changes that have disrupted established gameplay and clarity around mechanics. Overall, the game offers a chill experience with potential for improvement in communication and balance.

    • “The idle gameplay is engaging - constantly getting better and better things.”
    • “A very chill and somewhat addicting core gameplay loop, not very complex but it definitely ticks some of the right boxes for me, upgrading things and resource gathering in a somewhat efficient way that is not too much of a hassle to make it annoying.”
    • “Barely any ads, fun gameplay and mechanics, just a perfect game to play when I'm free.”
    • “The game mechanics just don't work like they should; the version before this was so much better.”
    • “From broken offline rewards and seed points to changing the game mechanics completely and removing upgrades that took a lot of grinding to achieve in the first place.”
    • “Lacks mechanics to stay entertaining, and progression slows down immensely after a few prestiges.”
  • grinding
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While early and mid-game grinding is often described as enjoyable and rewarding, the later stages can become tedious and frustrating, particularly when trying to achieve specific goals or complete achievements. Automation features help alleviate some of the grind, but issues with offline rewards and battery consumption have been noted, leading to a sense of stagnation for some players in the endgame.

    • “It's not too grindy; it's fun and a very good pick, especially on mobile. It doesn't plug ads every 2 minutes, nothing predatory.”
    • “Was nice while it lasted, not too grindy, except for the final missing achievement.”
    • “Towards the middle of the game, you get a new set of components that see you experience exponential growth very fast. My problem is that in the later stages, the game comes to a grinding halt while you try to finish discovering all the games, and what was once satisfying growth turns into a brutal slog.”
    • “Because of the grinding, I've been stuck at the same spot for the last few days.”
    • “The game itself isn't bad, but it consumes way too much battery life, and the reason behind that should be looked into and fixed ASAP so grinding out the endgame by completing all downloads doesn't kill your phone.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their aesthetic appeal, featuring clean visuals and slick designs that enhance the overall experience. Many players find the artwork beautiful and a standout aspect of the game, although there are concerns regarding the use of unlicensed artwork from other games. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's addictive nature and enjoyment.

    • “One of the most aesthetically pleasing games I have played in recent memory.”
    • “Very nice idle game with reasonable pacing, no artificial walls to move past, funny upgrade mechanics, and beautiful graphics.”
    • “Quickly becomes addictive; it's got clean visuals, overall a great incremental game.”
    • “It's disrespectful to use artwork from so many other games without their permission, one star until this is changed.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while minor glitches exist in the development tree and certain achievements, they do not significantly detract from the experience. However, issues with battery consumption and offline mode functionality have been noted, indicating areas for improvement.

    • “The 'supporter' achievement is still buggy.”
    • “It's good, but it absolutely drains the battery, and the offline mode seems to be buggy (only works if you close the app; backgrounding doesn't give rewards).”
    • “Some achievements are buggy.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring a hilarious concept and amusing upgrade mechanics that enhance the overall experience. Players find it enjoyable and funny, complemented by beautiful graphics and a well-paced idle gameplay.

    • “Hilarious idea for a game.”
    • “Enjoy it and find it quite humorous.”
    • “Very nice idle game with reasonable pacing, no artificial walls to move past, funny upgrade mechanics and beautiful graphics.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback for its soothing qualities, with many players finding it helpful for relaxation and sleep. The soundtrack is particularly praised, leading some users to inquire about obtaining a copy for personal listening. Overall, the background music enhances the gaming experience and is considered a standout feature.

    • “With the music and pacing, it's really helped me get to sleep at night (which is a good thing).”
    • “I have especially been enjoying the soundtrack, and I was wondering if there is any way to get a copy of the soundtrack to listen to while I work.”
    • “And the background music is awesome!”
    • “I can still hear the music but I can't see the game.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight that the game's optimization is influenced by storage management, where insufficient storage can necessitate reliance on multiple peers for improved network speed, while excessive storage may lead to slow upload speeds that hinder progression.

    • “I may have missed an initial explanation of how storage affects overall performance, in that low storage means the need for multiple peers as you gain more network speed, or that you can buy too much storage and upload too slowly to level up.”
    • “The optimization in this game feels lacking; I often experience lag and slow loading times, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “Despite having a powerful system, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, indicating poor optimization.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users criticize the game's approach to replayability, noting that forcing players to wipe their progress feels like a misguided attempt to enhance replay value, reflecting a lack of consideration for player experience and developer skill.

    • “The fact you need to wipe people's progress in a poor attempt to increase replayability shows a distinct lack of care for the players and poor ability as a developer.”
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14h Median play time
48h Average play time
10h Main story
12h Completionist
10-50h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs
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Upload Simulator is a casual simulation game.

Upload Simulator is available on PC, Phone, Windows, Linux and others.

The main story can be completed in around 10 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 12 hours to finish. On average players spend around 48 hours playing Upload Simulator.

Upload Simulator was released on September 9, 2022.

Upload Simulator was developed by SirTodd.

Upload Simulator has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Upload Simulator is a single player game.

Similar games include Idle Cave Miner, Idle Research, Upload Labs, Incredicer, Gridkeeper and others.