Simpler Times is a Casual game from stoneskip. with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- stoneskip.
- Release year
- 2024
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- 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
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Simpler Times is worth a closer look if you want exploration, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and short game.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, melancholic, and exploration.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
Steam review snapshots
The game takes place over ten years with 4 prominent memories to explore, each one portrayed in a different season.Parts of this game most of us can relate too, growing up and moving away from home for the first time and…The story is upbeat for the most part but there is an undertone of melancholy in some of the memories.I actually wanted to play it last year when it was released because the meditative atmosphere combined with a narrative experience and…Why it fits
Check it if you want casual filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.