A Story of a Band (2018)

Developer: Hot Byte Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

managing a quirky 1960s band through a hectic schedule of training, touring, and battles, all directed by an unseen computer manager.

simulationstrategyquirkydifficultwhimsicalretrobusysingleplayer

What players say

Players say the game is an addictive band management simulator similar to Game Dev Tycoon, but note the tutorial is overwhelming and the gameplay can get repetitive. It originally came from mobile and offers good value for its low price, though some find it unnecessarily challenging and the sound design lacking.

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