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Sometimes to Deal with the Difficulty of Being Alive, I Need to Believe There Is a Possibility That Life Is Not Real.

📅 May 22, 2019
Jeremy Couillard
Ireneo Mercado
Wander through a shifting simulation that feels both tragic and hilarious. Observe, interact, or simply exist as the world reshapes around you — a meditative, overstimulated reflection on what it means to keep going when everything’s falling apart.
87.2Rating
0Content
3Achievements

About This Game

Sometimes to Deal with the Difficulty of Being Alive, I Need to Believe There Is a Possibility That Life Is Not Real. is a simulation game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by Jeremy Couillard and Ireneo Mercado and released in 2019. With an estimated 5,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 87.2/100 — a strong reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 0.52 hours, with side content bringing that to 1.2 hours, and a completionist run can reach 1.45 hours. Players commonly describe it as Surreal, Psychedelic, Colorful, Abstract and Walking Simulator.

Media

User Reviews

87.2
Overall Score / 100
8.7/10
Steam (117 reviews)

Playtime Estimates

0.52h
🎯 Main Story
1.2h
⭐ Main + Sides
1.45h
💯 Completionist
Based on 9 player submissions

Game Information

Release Date
May 22, 2019
Developer
Jeremy Couillard, Ireneo Mercado
Publisher
Akupara Games
Platforms
Windows
Price
$0.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
Minimum
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.4Ghz
  • Memory: 8 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i7
  • Memory: 16 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 980
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space