Very Realistic Game Dev Simulator is free on itch.io: claim it before Nov 5

Very Realistic Game Dev Simulator is a PC game on itch.io that usually sells for $1.99. Right now it costs nothing, and the offer runs until November 5, 2026.

The pitch is in the name: it's a simulator about making games. It's aimed at anyone who has thought about getting into game development and wants a tongue-in-cheek look at what that might involve. At this price it's an easy one to try on a whim.

Claim it while you're signed in to your itch.io account and it should show up in your library, so you can keep downloading it after the free period ends. If you pick it up without logging in, you may only get a one-time download, so sign in first.