Underplayed Gems

Artist Life Simulator (2022)

Artist Life Simulator cover
Developer
Interactive Fate
Publisher
Interactive Fate, Placeholder Gameworks
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 192 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A roguelite card game where you manage your artist's passion and sanity while seeking inspiration in a stylized 19th century city.

casualstrategicatmosphericsurvivalresource managementroguelitecard-baseddealing with madness

What players say

Players are split on Artist Life Simulator as a game with interesting ideas but plagued by excessive randomness and a punishing difficulty curve. Many compare it to Cultist Simulator, finding it a less refined version, while others praise its unique take on the starving artist theme and engaging card mechanics.

Screenshots

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