Adventure · February 18, 2021

Buddy Simulator 1984 (2021)

trophy30 achievementsextension1 DLClocal_offer-75% current discountgroup100k–1M ownersrecommend3.7k recommendations
Have you ever felt lonely? Like you wanted someone to talk to? A best friend perhaps? Well look no further! Thanks to next generation AI technology made in the new Anekom OS, BUDDY SIMULATOR 1984 simulates the experience of hanging out with a best buddy! Your best buddy learns from you, constantly adapting to your interests and personality. Say your favorite color is green, of course your best friend will remember! Do you like video games? So does your buddy! Your best buddy can play games with you thanks to the latest and greatest graphical software! Our top video game scientists have created a way for a computer to talk to you and become someone you can really trust! FEATURES Video Game Hub! Can you beat your buddy in a intense game of rock, paper, scissors? What about a dangerous game of hangman? Will the human come out on top or will the AI triumph? You can play 3 whole new games with your buddy! AI Learning! Your buddy will constantly be learning all about you in order to become better friends. With the game's new state of the art AI technology, your buddy will evolve to better adapt to your interests and make sure you are having fun together! New and Unique Experience! Your experience with Buddy Simulator 1984 will be unique and unlike anything you have ever played before! Its the 80's and we're now living in the future! In the next 5 years we could have flying cars or holographic video calls. Buddy Simulator 1984 is the next big step in technological evolution. New Best-Friendship and Multiple Endings!  Discover the power of friendship, or something far stranger, as your choices shape the story and lead to one of several unique endings. By playing Buddy Simulator 1984, you are helping the scientific community take a major leap towards the future of artificial intelligence. So what are you waiting for? Pick up a copy for your Anekom system today! WARNING: GAME EXPERIENCE MAY VARY. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: This game contains flashing lights and colors and is not recommended to those who experience epilepsy. This game also contains themes of emotional manipulation as well as themes of depression and anxiety, and as a result, may not be suitable for all audiences.

Adventure releases from 2021

87 Adventure titles launched in 2021 — top 6 by review volume.

Peer Adventure titles

Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Psychological Horror · 203
  • Indie · 196
  • Horror · 192
  • Retro · 188
  • Story Rich · 185
  • 1980s · 170
  • Pixel Graphics · 169
  • Simulation · 144
  • RPG · 142
  • Cute · 141
  • Text-Based · 131
  • Singleplayer · 131
  • Adventure · 118
  • Casual · 116
  • 2D · 101

Position in Adventure

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume4.0k Steam reviewsTop 57% in Adventure
Positive rating94% positiveGenre average: 87% — this title sits in top 34%
Engagement hours4 h averageTop 75% for session depth among Adventure

Press Quotes

“A surprisingly thoughtful look at friendship and how things can fall apart, the constant balance between cheer and unease gives the game a unique tone.” The Escapist “Not since Undertale‘s release in 2015 have I played something so thoroughly captivating, and that is high praise indeed.” FullSync “Everything is fine.” HappyGamer

Reception Metrics

Steam community

94%Very Positive · 4.0k reviews

3.7k positive · 237 negative

Curator recommendations

3.7k

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

4h

brief (under 5 hours)

Median

4h

Typical completion time

Achievements

30

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateFeb 18, 2021
DeveloperNot a Sailor Studios
Base price$2.49 -75%
DLC / Add-ons1 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · [email protected]

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Editions & Packages

  • Buy Buddy Simulator 1984