Buy it if you like
- Story: 116 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 58 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Co-op: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Combat: 38 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 4k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
42% of themes are praise42% are divided16% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
116 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I won't spoil what the ending feels like, so let's just say that it was done brilliantly.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
58 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
What makes Buddy Simulator 1984 remarkable is how it uses its shifting gameplay to reinforce its themes.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
24 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Aside from that, Buddy Simulator 1984 is a fun and engaging experience.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Additionally, if you enjoyed this game or its soundtrack, be sure to go buy the DLC on Steam if you can!
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Featuring simplistic, yet charming retro-style graphics, it seems to amplify feelings of innocence and give a sentimental aura.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story116 reviews
Gameplay58 reviews
Co-op24 reviews
Audio16 reviews
Graphics15 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters100% still recommend
Steam Deck100% still recommend
Difficulty67% still recommend
Interface100% still recommend
Accessibility67% still recommend
Players complain
Combat79% still recommend
Bugs64% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$9.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.
4 points recordedtoday · $9.99
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