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80% positive of 31 · Positive · Live from Steam
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Free on Steam. The demo has its own app, so its players are counted separately.
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.
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Review score: 80% on 2026-11-01 → 80% today (31 reviews)
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Hello everyone!The DLC Supporter Pack containing exclusive cosmetic goodies is now available! Check it out here: To celebrate the release of the Supporter Pack, Author Sim has received a major v1.1.0 update featuring new cosmetic items and mini-game comfort op…
This patch includes the following changes and fixes:Added an "Auto Start Mini-Games" toggle option in the main menu settings for players who prefer the mini-games to start automatically, without the ready check introduced in the previous patch (v1.0.3)Added a …
In this patch, many quality-of-life improvements have been made, most of which were based on feedback from you guys! A huge thank you to the folks who took the time to let me know about the rough spots they encountered in the game. I'm very happy to see the in…
This patch is mainly to fix a bug accidentally introduced in the last patch (v1.0.1), changes include:Fixed an issue where posting on social media occasionally stalls at 100%, eventually causing the game to freezeDisplayed game version number in main menu
Here's a small patch to fix a couple of bugs reported by a few players, changes include:Fixed an error where total followers can drop below zero, causing the game to freezeFixed the sentence formatting in the fanfiction writing mini-game (Word Precision), so t…
Author Sim is now officially released with a 10% launch discount! Check out the full game here:Alongside the full game's release, the demo has also received a major v1.0.0 update! Here's a look at some of the changes:Actions & Mini-GamesReplaced the old readin…
Author Sim is now featured in the Companion Falls For You Steam Sale and continues to be 20% off; consider grabbing the newly-released Supporter Pack as well! The event starts today and runs until Oct. 1—be sure not to miss it!Explore this curated selection of…
Hello everyone!The launch went far better than I ever could have anticipated, and I cannot express how grateful I am to all of you for playing Author Sim. Seeing folks enjoy this little game that I've poured all my heart into creating means the world to me. Th…
Hello everyone, and welcome to launch day!Author Sim Is ReleasedAuthor Sim is officially here, releasing with a 10% launch discount.Have you ever dreamed of becoming a world-renowned author? Now's your chance!✍️ Craft Narratives. Write imaginative stories to i…
Hello everyone!I'm very happy and excited to announce that Author Sim will be releasing on August 12, 2026 on Steam (Windows). Get ready to start your writing careers and become bestselling authors!Thank you to everyone who has supported this project so far. Y…
Hello everyone!Steam Next Fest begins today (June 15-22), featuring many upcoming Steam games with free demos for players to try out! This edition of Next Fest might be the biggest yet with almost 5,000 participating titles to try. Go check out the demo of Aut…
Check out Author Sim and other featured Fake OS games in InterfaceX26! The event starts today and runs until May 4—don’t miss it!InterfaceX26 celebrates Fake OS games—games that take place within desktops, mobile devices, chat logs, and other operating systems…
Hello everyone!Author Sim will be featured in the upcoming InterfaceX26 event, running from April 27 to May 4! Be sure to check out the landing page here: https://interfacex.net/InterfaceX26 celebrates Fake OS games—games that take place within desktops, mobil…