Underplayed Gems

Vaporwave Simulator (2018)

Vaporwave Simulator cover
Developer
ETGgames
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.2 of 5, 84 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A slow, meditative first-person walk through a surreal art museum of vaporwave aesthetics where you simply roam and absorb the mood.

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What players say

Players describe a short, laggy walk around a single vaporwave-themed map with no objectives. Performance is terrible even on decent PCs, the music loops loudly, and most say it is not worth even the dollar price tag. A few enjoy the aesthetic and music, but even they note the lack of polish.

Screenshots

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