Cactus Simulator 2 (2023)

Developer: Dynamic Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Simulation
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A meditative and absurdly humorous simulation where you stand as a cactus in a desert, soaking in the serene atmosphere and doing very little.

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What players say

Players are split on Cactus Simulator 2. Many find the premise funny or zen, but a frequent complaint is high GPU usage that persists even in realistic mode's black screen. Some suspect the game is mining cryptocurrency, while others note performance can be improved by editing a config file. The day/night cycle is reported broken by one player.

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