Progress Bar Simulator

A casual simulation about controlling the pace of computer loading bars

SpielmannSpiel, bison · Published by SpielmannSpiel · Released Apr 4, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 107
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Mar 4, 2025
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Progress Bar Simulator?

You use keyboard or mouse inputs to advance or reverse progress bars modeled on designs from computer history. You can set your own pace, watch them run automatically in idle mode, or attempt faster runs. Local multiplayer and Twitch chat let others help or oppose your progress.

For you if...

+you like minimalist games built around an everyday computer task

Not for you if...

−you prefer varied activities over watching bars or pressing buttons

What players say

87% of 107 reviews are positive

Players praise the simple concept as a time-waster, while some caution that there is little beyond the loading bars themselves.

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Progress Bar Simulator system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel i3 / AMD A6-9500
Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Does Progress Bar Simulator have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Progress Bar Simulator 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
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, Linux
Achievements: 38
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Progress Bar Simulator 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam