Awkward Valley (2025)

Developer: Gallbladder
Publisher: Rue Valley Time Management Department
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 91 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 40 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

a low-stakes daily planner sim with a deadpan, absurd edge where you balance tasks, fatigue, and snacks through light deck-building.

cozyreflectiveabsurdmodestcasualstrategicdaily routinedry humor

What players say

Players describe a free-to-play time loop game where you build a daily schedule and face unpredictable consequences. Many relate to the protagonist's social anxiety, but opinions split on replay value, with some calling it grindy and others praising the depth of unlockable content.

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