Author Sim is an indie developed by EssyTheSlug, released 12 August 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Author Sim is
Author Sim is an indie game developed by EssyTheSlug and released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unity.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a world-renowned author? Now's your chance! Study masterpieces from other authors, craft breathtaking stories, and maintain a public profile in pursuit of your dream.
How it plays
It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Author Sim launched on 12 August 2026, within three weeks of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation and Star Wars Zero Company.
Released around the same time: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Star Wars Zero Company.
Official trailer
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Screenshots
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Quick answers
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