Underplayed Gems

SIMULACRA 3 (2022)

SIMULACRA 3 cover
Developer
Kaigan Games
Publisher
Neon Doctrine
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.0 of 5, 359 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

exploring a small haunted town through found documents and phone messages, piecing together a sinister mystery under constant unease

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What players say

Players are disappointed with Simulacra 3, calling it a step backward from the first two games. They miss the original apps like Jabbr and Kimera, find the lone supporting character Ruby annoying, and say the villain lacks the menace of earlier simulacra.

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