Dark Ride Simulator (2024)

Developer: Blue Squid Interactive
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A brief, family-friendly VR arcade ride where you point a torch at animatronic monsters to earn points in a realistic theme park setting.

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What players say

Players describe it as a free, five-minute VR roller coaster ride with simple flashlight interaction. The experience is very short and some call it a tech demo, but fans of haunted attractions find it fun for the novelty. A few users note it requires motion controllers, not just a gamepad, and some report crashing or stopping mid-ride.

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