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97% | Overwhelmingly Positive
100% of users recommend this
4.7 out of 5
'Excellent'
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About Simpler Times
About this game
In Simpler Times, you step into the shoes of Taina as she prepares to move out of her childhood home and begin the next chapter of her life. Relive her memories and learn how she grew into the creative, expressive person she has become. This is a contemplative, cozy experience. There is no score, no timer, no combat, no failing, and no anxiety. Just vibes.
4 Seasons, 4 Records
Simpler Times takes place in Taina’s childhood bedroom. Here you can listen to music, paint, watch nature, take photos, browse books, read notes & solve puzzles. Each object has a story to tell. The game takes place over ten years with 4 different moments to explore, each one portrayed in a different season.
Play at Your Own Pace
Explore each chapter of Taina’s past without timers or fail states adding unnecessary pressure. The subtle narration unfolds through careful observation and introspection, rewarding those who embrace Simpler Times' reflective nature.
Lo-fi Beats to Unwind to
Music is the soulful centerpiece of Simpler Times, as Taina relives her childhood memories by spinning records on a turntable. The exceptional lo-fi soundtrack by George Pandrea, a true maestro of the chillout format, is accompanied by the lyrical poetry of Taina’s IRL voice actor, Maeve Kroeger. You’ll want to listen to these vibey tunes over and over (and over) again, trust us.
Game Details
- Platform:
- steam
- Release Date:
- June 07, 2024
- Developer:
- stoneskip.
- Publisher:
- iam8bit Presents
- Supported Languages:
- English
- Steam Controller Support:
- Xbox
PS5 DualSense
PS4 DualShock
Gamepad Preferred
- Accessibility Features:
- Audio:
- Custom Volume Controls
Stereo Sound - Visual:
- Adjustable Text Size
- Input:
- Playable Without Timed Input
Mouse Only Option
- Features:
- Singleplayer
Steam achievements
Full controller support
Captions available
Adjustable text size
Custom volume controls
Mouse only option
Playable without timed input
Stereo sound
Family sharing
Product Requirements
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Processor: AMD / Intel CPU 2.66 Ghz or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS: 10, 11
- Processor: AMD / Intel CPU 4.0 Ghz or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia 1070 or better
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Simpler Times User Reviews
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This is a nice little game, the graphics are pretty and it is entertaining for the 1,5-2 hours it takes to complete it.
The gameplay is simple, you can collect things, inspect them and listen to what the character has to say about them, you can build things and listen to records.
I really didn't like the controls (when I started the game it told me i needed a controller to play it and the controller controls are abysmal). Youu often have to drag a virtual cursor over the screen and you cannot move around freely but have to click on something in the direction you want to go. If you want to look at books, you have to click twice, once to move in front of the book, then to inspect it. even if you have 3 book right next to each other, you have to click 6 times to look at all of them.
I got this game in a bundle for a lot less than full price. I am okay with what i payed for it but i am sure i would have been disappointed had i payed 10 bucks for it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Simpler Times is Steam Deck Verified. Valve’s testing indicates that Simpler Times is Verified on Steam Deck. This game is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display.
- All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
- This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
- This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Processor: AMD / Intel CPU 2.66 Ghz or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS: 10, 11
- Processor: AMD / Intel CPU 4.0 Ghz or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia 1070 or better
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Simpler Times was released on June 07, 2024
Simpler Times is published by iam8bit Presents
Simpler Times was developed by stoneskip.
Fanatical users tagged Simpler Times as Exploration, Sandbox, Life Sim, and Story Rich
Fanatical users tagged Simpler Times as Female Protagonist, Relaxing, Colorful, and Family Friendly
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Simpler Times as having Singleplayer
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Simpler Times as Exploration
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Simpler Times as Sandbox
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Simpler Times as Life Sim
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