Underplayed Gems

Cockroach Simulator household survivor (2023)

Cockroach Simulator household survivor cover
Developer
TMAS, WIZWIN
Publisher
WIZWIN
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You scurry through a grimy household as a tiny cockroach, blending darkly comic survival with absurd, atmospheric exploration.

survivalgrungywhimsicalatmosphericcomedydark humorsimulationtediouschallenging

What players say

Players enjoy the novel perspective of living as a cockroach, but say the game is short on content and goals, with some reporting performance issues and unclear controls. Reviews from the early days note that updates have replaced rats with a dog and added more light, though the game remains a straightforward survival loop of eating, hiding, and laying eggs.

Screenshots

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