Water Boiling Simulator

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Water Boiling Simulator is a single player survival strategy game with a horror theme. It was developed by wolfyer and was released on January 15, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Water Boiling Simulator places you in a tense, moody atmosphere where you must simply fill a pot, boil water, and complete randomized house chores while reflecting on a troubled year. With retro low-res graphics and immersive sound design, the short runs combine simplicity with an unsettling narrative. Unlock additional difficulty modes to experience varied challenges each night.

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gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and satisfying gameplay loop, combining simple tasks with horror elements.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, with effective sound design and spooky jumpscares that enhance the experience.
Players appreciate the charming aesthetics and relatable themes, making it a fun and engaging short horror game.

The game lacks depth, with minimal story and repetitive gameplay that may not encourage multiple playthroughs.
There is little challenge, as players can easily navigate through the game without much threat from the monster.
Many players felt the story left unanswered questions, making it hard to connect with the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as simple, intuitive, and fun, with a unique horror mechanic that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the increasing levels of difficulty and find the gameplay loop satisfying, complemented by effective jump scares that contribute to the overall creepy atmosphere.
- “The gameplay is simple and fun to play.”
- “Really good, really creepy. I like the increasing levels of difficulty, and the gameplay loop is very satisfying.”
- “A short horror game with a rather unique and interesting gameplay mechanic.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game received mixed reviews; some players found it lacking depth and context, making it difficult to engage with, while others appreciated its minimalism and relatability, particularly in portraying the trivial dramas of teenage life. Overall, the narrative seems to be either underdeveloped or effectively simple, depending on the player's perspective.
- “I like the minimal story too; the unnecessary and petty drama that tends to consume us as teenagers is very nice and relatable.”
- “Yet another indie horror game with PS1 graphics and next to no story.”
- “The story was poorly written; it feels like I poked into someone's life while missing a ton of context, so I failed to care at all. It also didn't matter for the actual game at all.”
- “I thought maybe there would be extra rooms and items to find in the later difficulty levels, or more to the story, but no on all fronts.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the beautiful aesthetics and satisfying visuals, while others note that it resembles typical indie horror titles with retro PS1-style graphics and minimal storytelling.
- “I liked the aesthetics.”
- “The graphics are also so gorgeous and satisfying.”
- “Yet another indie horror game with PS1 graphics and next to no story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it often involves clever tactics, such as sneaking around corners to provoke amusing interactions with characters. This blend of strategy and comedy adds an engaging layer to the gameplay experience.
- “I was peeking around corners like in Counter-Strike to bait out the funny man.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “The absurd situations and clever puns made every moment enjoyable and light-hearted.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game successfully creates a chilling horror atmosphere that effectively unsettles players, delivering a spine-tingling experience.
- “It had an effective horror atmosphere and spooked the hell out of me.”

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Water Boiling Simulator is a survival strategy game with horror theme.

Water Boiling Simulator is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Windows and others.

Water Boiling Simulator was released on January 15, 2026.

Water Boiling Simulator was developed by wolfyer.

Water Boiling Simulator has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Water Boiling Simulator is a single player game.

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