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In this game, you're playing as game developer and encounter typical problems like eating and sleeping. You need to correctly allocate your time for human needs, hobbies and work, to live another day as indie developer.

2020StrategyIndieSimulation6.99 USDWindows · macOSby Egor Magurin, Shilov
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Frequently asked about Indie Dev Simulator

How much does Indie Dev Simulator cost?
Indie Dev Simulator is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Indie Dev Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Indie Dev Simulator are Kenshi, Banished, Door Kickers.
Who developed Indie Dev Simulator?
Indie Dev Simulator was developed by Egor Magurin, Shilov and published by Indovers Studio.

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