Underplayed Gems

TIS 2 - True Idle Simulator 2 (2025)

TIS 2 - True Idle Simulator 2 cover
Developer
PhantomHeadache
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
2.9 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 150 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A completely passive game where you do nothing and wait to see if you have the patience to top the leaderboard.

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What players say

Players split on whether the competitive idle premise is compelling or undermined by bugs. Many report that in-game time does not match Steam playtime, timers roll back after restarts, and hardcore mode freezes. Some enjoy the psychological challenge of staying online, while others find the bugs too frustrating for a game that costs more than its predecessor.

Screenshots

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