Toy Tinker Simulator (2021)

Developer: Turquoise Revival Games
Publisher: GrabTheGames, WhisperGames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 2.2 of 5, 1,130 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You methodically clean, paint, and assemble broken toys in a quiet workshop, earning money to decorate your space and grow your business at a gentle, unhurried pace.

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What players say

Players say the game is a repetitive grind where you mostly click or shake the mouse, with glitchy controls and no real precision. Some find it a decent time-waster in small doses, but many call it boring and not worth the asking price.

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