Underplayed Gems

Lean Simulator: Desperation (2024)

Lean Simulator: Desperation cover
Developer
ToastedPerfection
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic clicker survival game where you spam a button to produce lean while fending off monsters, blending memey absurdity with tense horror.

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What players say

Players describe it as a surprisingly addictive mix of Cookie Clicker and survival horror, where clicking generates 'lean' to throw at monsters. The humor lands well, but the game demands a learning curve before it clicks.

Screenshots

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