Underplayed Gems

The Simulacrum (2023)

The Simulacrum cover
Developer
Trynet Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 125 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A casual yet strategic card-battling roguelite where procedurally generated cards keep each run feeling fresh and unpredictable.

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What players say

Players praise the novel procedurally generated cards but warn of a steep learning curve with no tutorial. Opinions split on polish: some call it a clever roguelite deckbuilder with deep strategy, while others report game-breaking bugs and a rough, clunky interface.

Screenshots

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