The Simulacrum is a Casual, Strategy game from Trynet Games with a 84% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Trynet Games
- Release year
- 2023
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 84% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: 10
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Simulacrum is worth a closer look if you want deckbuilding, boss rush, replayable, and gothic.
Best for players who want gothic, emotional story, deckbuilding, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
gothic
SettingGothic spaces, monsters, or architecture shape the mood.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
JANKY BUT FUN, BUT JANKY – The procgen cards vary wildly and plenty of them are straight up garbage…and a few Vampire ones).There isn't really a story to the game, but the bosses you find have lore behind each of them (which is something…Right now this feels like the closest thing to a single-player MTG experience that's out there.Why it fits
Check it if you want casual, strategy filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.