Stump Simulator (2023)

Developer: Dynamic Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 106 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

You stand still as a tree stump, quietly observing the forest and the passing of time in a tranquil, low-effort simulation.

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What players say

Players praise the meditative, absurd premise of being a stump, some calling it a genuinely relaxing or even philosophical experience. However, many also report the game runs the GPU at 80–90% load with no in-game graphics settings, describing it as essentially a poorly optimized idle that heats the room.

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