Platforms
- PCOct 26, 2017NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.31.57K Players
- PlayStation 4Dec 3, 20197.1playscore6.14 Critics8.2151 Players
- Xbox OneDec 3, 2019NAplayscore7.17 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchDec 3, 2019NAplayscore6.97 CriticsNA0 Players
- iOSOct 26, 20178.5playscore8.33 Critics9.53.97K Players
23 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Simulacra is a very clever game that, despite the simplicity of both its premise and gameplay, immerses you into it and doesn’t let you go until you’ve solved the mystery.
Kirstie Summers · Dec 31, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Without giving away too much, Simulacra made me put down the Switch in shock and consider just how often I placed a device in-between me and reality. Aside from a handful of people I see on a daily basis, pretty much every movement I make is perceived through social media, emails, text messages, or some other form of digital communication. Where I’d previously seen social media as one of many ways to waste time, I now realize it’s starting to become a weak representation of my true self — a simulacrum, if you will. And wow, do I hate that — luckily, there’s still time for me to save myself.
Heather Johnson Yu · Dec 04, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Despite its issues, Simulacra still kept me hooked for the duration of my playthrough. I’m not sure I’ll want to jump back in any time soon, but I’m glad I snooped on Anna’s phone and found out what happened to her. However, if you have a PC, perhaps play it on there: not only is it easier to navigate than the console release, it’s also less than half the price on Steam. But if you don’t mind coughing up, Simulacra is a fair addition to the ever-growing FMV genre.
Kim Snaith · Dec 04, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - SIMULACRA is a great horror experience. It might not look it off the bat but I thoroughly enjoyed the jump-scares that this game provided. When the story pulls you in you’ll be surprised at how far down the rabbit hole you go. Shock value and great story line await in this title and I hope it gets the attention it deserves.
Jamie Baldock · Dec 03, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Flawed it may be, but Simulacra is an interesting thriller in which you get to play detective. The found phone concept is a smart hook, while the storytelling delivers a yarn that will keep you engaged from beginning to end.
Richard Walker · Dec 03, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Simulacra might not be perfect, but it highlights that the found phone horror concept is one that has a significant amount of potential. For anyone looking to venture into uncharted territory with horror, Simulacra is a choice that brings a fresh, exciting new experience compared with many other titles on the market. It
Adnan Riaz · Nov 12, 2017 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - I got so invested that I literally spent hours researching Greek mythology, Morse code, and important mathematical values to attempt to solve a side objective for an achievement. I never figured it out, but I still don’t want to give up. Really, that’s what SIMULACRA has going for it. Much like us, it’s rough around the edges and may seem unremarkable. Look a bit closer, though, and there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface.
Olivia Falk · Nov 02, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review - SIMULACRA takes the “phone voyeurism game” genre to the next level in ways that are downright creepy in more ways than one. It may not be for everyone, and it can occasionally feel awkward, but SIMULACRA is an uncomfortable experience worth having.
Campbell Bird · Oct 26, 2017 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - SIMULACRA is obviously not a typical videogame. There’s not much to speak of in terms of gameplay (outside of a few “rearrange the word/picture fragments to decrypt the message” moments) and its story beats are experienced entirely through text messages, video-logs and the occasional —sometimes poorly acted— voicemail. Despite its shortcomings regarding the limited scope of the virtual smartphone, I can’t help but admire Kaigan Games’ attempt to bring a unique vision to life.
Jamie Davies · Jan 25, 2020 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Simulacra won’t be the next FMV to generate interest in the genre on the Switch, nor will it be spoken about in years to come. What it will be though is a solid horror experience that gamers looking for something different will enjoy.
Shaun Hughes · Dec 13, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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Community Reviews
- Rated on PS4
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
You found the lost phone of a woman named Anna. In it, you see a desperate cry for help in the form of a video message. The phone behaves strangely as you dive deeper into it. You talk to her friends and they have no idea where she is. Her texts, emails and photo gallery provides fragments of information. It's up to you to piece it together. Recover lost files, piece back corrupted data, and retrace her final steps. Find her before it's too late.
Developer: Kaigan Games OÜ