Kudos 2 (2023)

Developer: Positech Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a calm daily planner where you weigh small, ordinary decisions about work, friends, and hobbies.

casualstrategicthoughtfulmanageablerelaxedchoice-drivenlightheartedsimulation

What players say

Players overwhelmingly buy this for nostalgia, many hoping their purchase signals demand for a sequel. The core loop of balancing stats and career progression remains engaging, but the game is literally a 2008-era title barely ported to Steam: it has crash bugs, no fullscreen option for some, and an outdated UX that makes stat management feel like a daily puzzle rather than a simulation.

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