TAKIBI (2022)

Developer: oyajinojiike
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, meditative experience where you gather resources by day and tend a fire at night, focusing on quiet survival and reflection.

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What players say

Players find the game is a frantic clicker rather than a relaxed campfire simulator, especially in the early days, though an update later added a more laid-back night mode. The need to constantly gather leaves, twigs, and logs to keep the fire burning through the night creates a busy loop that surprises those expecting a chill experience.

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