Rising Star 2 (2020)

Developer: Gilligames
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 683 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 38 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A grounded simulation of the slow, strategic grind from rookie musician to rock stardom, focused on management and customization.

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What players say

Players praise the addictive, grindy loop that mirrors a real band's struggle, and love customizing album art and gear. A few call the optimization poor, and one review criticizes a DLC for using a real person's photo.

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