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Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is a early access, top-down shooter and hacking game
developed and published by nodayshalleraseyou.
Released on September 18th 2025 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 611 reviews of which 606 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 10.79€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows: 7 SP1+, 8, 10, 64-bit versions only
- Processor: Intel i5 or Equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities.
- Storage: 2 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: macOS: 10.12+
- Processor: Intel i5 or Equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities.
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 18.04, CentOS 7 or SteamOS
- Processor: Intel i5 or Equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ or Vulkan capable
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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I can say with complete sincerity that I've never seen anything like Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum, which is about the highest praise I can possibly give to a video game. The elements being used here aren't exactly new; like many reviews have already pointed out, the game is sort of a blend of Deus Ex, Cyberpunk 2077, COGMIND, and Hacknet, but if you know anything about those games, you understand how deeply strange a combination that actually is. Somebody with less schizophrenia than nodayshallerase you could easily have produced an unplayable soup of mismatched components using that recipe, but the dev has absolutely nailed it. Everything fits together into a broad array of almost diametrically opposed playstyles that somehow feel like they belong together. You're slowing time to hack bullets as they fly towards your head. You're kicking in windows and bombing an entire room into char and pulp. You're creeping through the base under cover of dark. You're deftly navigating the intricacies of a local network to track down exactly what endpoints give you the most advantage if breached. You're beating a guy's head in with a hammer bigger than your sprite. You're going on a date with a cyborg who says OMG out loud. DDS is derangement of the highest order, and that's the only way it makes all of this work. Everything clicks due in large part to the pure, unrestrained insanity poured into this game, and it's all presented with vibey chillhop and kaomoji. Unreal. If the AI art character portraits are putting you off for moral reasons or whatever, don't. They're made locally by the developer, trained on their own art, and used to genuinely excellent artistic effect. Any argument you've got against their use besides "AI art is somehow ontologically evil in all contexts" probably doesn't apply. This is the part of the review where I'd put something bad I have to say, but, uhh... I got nothing. The game's hard? Come expecting to be punished, and maybe if you don't like being punished, it's not for you. It's still extremely worth a shot, though. I've only played a few hours up to this point, but I truly have nothing bad to say. If I think of something in the following hours, I'll edit the review, but... yeah. Indie game of the year, at minimum. Don't miss it.
In Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum, you essentially play as an indentured servant forced to perform dirty deeds at the behest of your corporate overlords in order to pay off your medical bills. Gameplay is difficult to characterize because there are a spectrum of approaches to executing your missions, but I'll lead with a comparison to Hotline Miami. Missions must be completed without dying (death restarts the mission) and your character will generally go down in one hit. So expect to die a lot! One of the major ways this game differs from Hotline Miami is that in addition to being able to overwhelm your targets with speed and violence, you can also slowly and methodically hack your way to your objective. My preferred method was to soften up the enemy force through hacking -- eg. turning their security turrets against them -- then gun down any stragglers. The hacking route is not without risks, however. The more you engage with the enemies' defense systems, the more you expose yourself to counterattacks. For example the enemy systems can retaliate by revealing your position or by having you involuntarily drop a grenade at your own feet. A slow approach in the context of the hyper-deadly Hotline Miami style gameplay can be brutal. Your 30 min of thorough preparation through hacking can be easily foiled by an enemy that happened to wander by. Every weapon, armor, grenade, enemy, etc. in this game is procedurally generated in a thoughtful way that promotes variety and encourages experimentation, but manages to avoid generating items that are too OP. Sorting through loot can sometimes become tedious in games with procedurally generated items, but in this case, even at the end of the game, I was still happy to sift through my enemies remains in search for my next "favorite weapon." There are also over a dozen classes with different active abilities and passive perks that the player can unlock. You can freely mix and match these abilities and perks to craft a build that suits your favored play style. The low-fi soundtrack is an interesting choice that works, in my opinion. The graphics are minimalistic and serve as a means to an end. The controls are responsive and unobtrusive. Overall, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is a fun sci-fi action game that makes you feel like a slick cyberpunk corporate operative half of the time. The other half of the time, you feel like a punching bag. This is a game that freely dishes out punishment, but one that also encourages experimentation and flexibility. After playing a hour or so of the demo, you should have a good idea if this game is for you or not.
i have zero words to describe this. this is perfect game if you like emergent mechanics, immersive sims, weirdcore/serial experiments lain vibes and cyberpunk/hacking themes in general. the variety of builds is astonishing, the plot is interesting to follow, this game is probably one of the best experiences i ever had with videogames.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is currently priced at 10.79€ on Steam.
No, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 10.79€ on Steam.
Yes, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum received 606 positive votes out of a total of 611 achieving an impressive rating of 9.21.
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Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum was developed and published by nodayshalleraseyou.
Yes, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Yes, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum does not support VR.
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is a single-player game.
No, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum.
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Developer
nodayshalleraseyou
Publisher
nodayshalleraseyou
Release
18 Sep 2025
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