Underplayed Gems

Bad Writer (2022)

Bad Writer cover
Developer
Riddle Fox Games, Paul Jessup
Publisher
Riddle Fox Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.3 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted, time-pressured daily scramble to balance writing, happiness, and deadlines with a pixel art slapstick touch.

casualfunnycozyrogue-litetime managementlow stressretro pixellightheartedfamily friendly

What players say

Players say the game is over in about 20 minutes and feels like a demo, with very few rooms and interactions. Opinions split on the tone: some find it a realistic and inspiring writing simulation, while others warn it is deeply depressing and hits close to home for struggling writers.

Screenshots

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