Water Boiling Simulator (2026)

Developer: wolfyer
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 74 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 32 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Water Boiling Simulator feels like a deliberately mundane and absurd simulation, focusing on the repetitive, methodical act of boiling water.

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What players say

Players describe a short horror game where you do chores while a monster stalks you. They praise the tense atmosphere and scares that avoid cheap jumpscares, but some report crashes near the ending that force a restart.

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