Robot Vacuum Simulator X (2019)

Developer: Sebastian Røed Mangseth
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 52 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Playing feels like a deadpan, methodical deep-dive into the mundane poetry of vacuuming, blending absurdist realism with a surprisingly emotional story.

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What players say

Players call it a funny, short game about an hour long with a surprisingly deep story and good music. The multiplayer is bare bones and opinions split on whether the religious-themed end is clever or off-putting.

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