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Rock Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Become what you have always imagined, a rock with no responsibilities, no debt, and no worries. The only thing on your checklist is to exist and watch as time fades away...also to become the golden rock.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator

Pros

  • Relaxing and meditative gameplay
  • Unique and minimalist concept
  • Customizable rock skins and backgrounds
  • Long-term progression and achievements
  • Low price and good value

Cons

  • Limited active gameplay
  • High resource usage on some systems
  • Lack of deep multiplayer interaction
  • Some puzzles can be difficult or obscure
  • No linux/steamos support

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose rock skins, backgrounds, and maps, and can play at their own pace with minimal imposed structure."

  • Competence
    1

    "There are puzzles and challenges that require skill and problem solving, but much of the gameplay involves passive waiting and incremental progress."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is mostly on personal progress and experience; multiplayer exists but is minimal and not centered on competitive ranking."

  • Continuation
    5

    "Many players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and running the game in background for extended periods."

  • Cooperation
    1

    "Multiplayer mode allows some social interaction and chat, but cooperation is limited and not a core focus."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Customization of rock appearance and backgrounds allows some creative expression, though within predefined options."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are equal or minimal."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Players use the game as a relaxing, meditative escape from real life stress and to find peace and reflection."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    1

    "Some exploration of puzzles and skins, but largely involves established routines of waiting and incremental progress."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Multiple maps and environments to discover, including space and nature scenes, encouraging curiosity."

  • Expression
    3

    "Players can customize their rock's appearance and backgrounds, enabling self-expression within set options."

  • Fantasy
    -2

    "The game simulates being a rock realistically without fantastical elements; some imaginative interpretation by players."

  • Fellowship
    1

    "Some social connection through multiplayer and chat, but many players engage individually."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop patience, puzzle-solving skills, and personal reflection over time."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with reports of high resource use and potential hardware strain."

  • Idle
    5

    "Designed as an idle game to run in background, with long passive sessions and incremental progress."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Social interactions are minimal and surface-level; no evidence of close emotional relationships formed."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or authoritative roles; multiplayer is egalitarian and minimal."

  • Progression
    4

    "Clear progression through leveling, unlocking skins, and completing puzzles."

  • Relaxation
    5

    "Highly praised for its calming, meditative, and stress-relieving qualities."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable visuals and ambient sounds provide sensory pleasure, though stimulation is gentle and soothing."

  • Status
    -4

    "No emphasis on social recognition or popularity; achievements are personal milestones."

  • Story
    1

    "Minimal narrative; some players interpret philosophical or metaphorical meaning but no explicit story."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Puzzles require some problem solving, but much gameplay is straightforward and routine."

  • Thrill
    -4

    "Gameplay is calm and predictable, lacking suspense or risk."

  • Value
    4

    "Players feel they receive good entertainment and relaxation value for the low price."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is peaceful and constructive."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No threats or failure conditions; stable and safe environment."

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