Underplayed Gems

Speaking Simulator (2020)

Speaking Simulator cover
Developer
Affable Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.0 of 5, 70 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A frantic, stressful comedy where every facial twitch risks catastrophic failure as you desperately try to pass as human.

intentionally awkward controlsdarkly funnytensefrustratingcomedydifficultstory richphysics-based

What players say

Players split on Speaking Simulator: some find it hilarious and charming, while others say the novelty fades fast. The tongue-based controls are widely called clunky and often glitchy, making later levels feel punishing and random. Most agree the game is short, around one to two hours, and best suited for a deep sale.

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