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Buddy Simulator 1984

Retro psychological horror adventure with a buddy that learns about you

Not a Sailor Studios · Released Feb 18, 2021

AdventureCasualIndieRPGSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 4,363
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 10 in 30 days
Players
4
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Oct 22, 2021
Minimum PC
550 GTX
1 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Buddy Simulator 1984?

A single-player psychological horror adventure presented as a 1980s computer program. You talk with a virtual buddy, play games such as hangman and rock-paper-scissors, and make choices that lead to different endings.

For you if...

  • +you like retro computer interfaces and pixel graphics
  • +you enjoy psychological horror centered on a virtual companion
  • +you want choices that lead to different endings

Not for you if...

  • −you want an uninterrupted text adventure without RPG combat
  • −you prefer brisk pacing with little dialogue
  • −you avoid themes of depression and emotional manipulation

What players say

93% of 4,363 reviews are positive · 80% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise their attachment to the buddy, the emotional story, and the unsettling changes in presentation. The most common complaint is that repetitive RPG combat and slow pacing get in the way.

How many players finish Buddy Simulator 1984?

27% of Steam players have unlocked «Against the World», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Buddy Simulator 1984 system requirements

Minimum: 550 GTX, 1 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7+
Processor
Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 550 GTX / AMD Radeon 5770 HD series card
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
400 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10
Notes
Take caution with wide-screen displays.

Does Buddy Simulator 1984 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Buddy Simulator 1984 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • The game or its launcher may not exit cleanly
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
30
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Buddy Simulator 1984 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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