Upload Simulator

Straight-forward idle game with only 1 real layer of progression. Takes about 2-3 days to complete. It is unfortunately missing a lot of quality of life features that would elevate it to a recommendable status. Seems like the devs have no intention of releasing any additional content for the game as there have been no patch announcements since it came out in September of 2022. No ads, no microtransactions, so that's definitely points in its favor.

UI is beautiful to look at and progression is as it should be. I mean, do a few upgrades, go afk, come back and upgrade some more unlocking features, etc. Progression is a bit slow. I'm at e14 credits 4 hours in, but it feels worth in the long run. It might have faster progression later on and I'll edit my review if so. Not a bad concept. If you're looking for more of a mirco-managing experience in an Idler, Upload Simulator isn't the game for you; however, if you're looking for a casual Idler experience then this hits the spot.

Man, this game takes me back to my IRL Napster days, when you really needed to have an extensive data collection already before you got access to certain rooms and sources. And seriously, who doesn't remember instant classics like "Ancient Furry Slaughter", "Depressing Bimbo Chase", or hit sequels like "Insane Flatulence - The Revenge". As for the game itself, it's your typical mobile idler, with the usual balance issues. Progression slows down considerably, and there are even still Help files and (in-game) achievements linked to Ads, which are of course not included in the Steam version. The music is really nice, but it could use a few more tracks in the rotation, and there are some stretches without any music at all. [EDIT]: I'm just editing this for the sale badge.