Underplayed Gems

SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams (2018)

SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams cover
Developer
Kaigan Games OÜ
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 831 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, unsettling experience of uncovering a psychological mystery through a simulated phone interface.

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What players say

Players split on this free spin-off: some find it a fun goofy experience, but many say it is far worse than the main Simulacra games. The core loop is grinding a Flappy Bird clone to beat Teddy's score, with no mystery or story to solve.

Screenshots

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