Underplayed Gems

This Grand Life (2018)

This Grand Life cover
Developer
Poking Water Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 240 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a thoughtful, turn-based life simulator where each week's financial decisions shape your character's future in a low-stakes, strategic manner

personal financeturn-basedtext-basedmoddablestrategiceducationalchoices matterslow-paced

What players say

Players say it is a grind, but one they enjoy for its realistic economy and time management. Clicking is monotonous. Development stopped early, but the sequel is coming. Players split on whether the gameplay is deep enough for more than one playthrough.

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