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Yup, this seems to be a very real game. Bum Simulator [Steam] is a game that's going to turn a few heads, with it show off life as a homeless person. It could end up being a little controversial too, I'm sure a few people will have some interesting opinions on this one.

I'm not sure what to make of it, as it looks mildly amusing, but it makes me feel a little weird. Can't be much worse than the thousands of other violent games we have I suppose and highlights the issues some people have to go through. A modern-life survival sim? Could be interesting.

Anyway…here's the trailer:

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I have to admit, the bit with the pigeons gave me a chuckle.

The feature list is a little amusing, here's what they say it has:

  • Discover your inner bum powers
  • Tame the infamous city pigeons
  • Solve the mystery of sewer rat people
  • Learn the secrets of Alcohol Alchemy
  • ...and much more!

Bum Simulator is due out in October and it seems it will include Linux support, as they've actually filled out the Linux system requirements. Find it on Steam.

Thanks for the tip, NeoTheFox.

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I wonder where they bought their assets from.
TheSHEEEP 11 May 2018
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I always love offensive games like that for the sweet butthurt they cause in all the hypocrites and [do-gooders](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Do-Gooder).
The sideshows and comments are almost worth more than the game.

But ultimately a game has to be judged by its gameplay.
And this one I could see working as a multiplayer game, maybe co-op - or even PvP like Rust.
But single player only? And not even with a story (I could see this work as a Postal 2-like game)? Hmm...

Funny enough, there is a Bum simulator multiplayer game (not on Linux, yet, but they plan to implement Vulkan later on, if the game does well enough):
[Hobo: Tough Life](https://store.steampowered.com/app/632300/Hobo_Tough_Life/)
I have seen some streamers (was is BananaDuck? Possibly...) play the beta and that was very, very, very rough.
Basically a survival game with some funny gameplay elements (bin diving was some sort of minesweeper-like thing where skills had an actual influence).


Last edited by TheSHEEEP on 11 May 2018 at 12:01 pm UTC
Beamboom 11 May 2018
Seriously, this is a bloody brilliant concept of a survival type game, if done right! Not the nonsense that is found in this poor attempt of being "funny", but a real effort and a real budget, set in a living breathing open world megacity. The setting is perfect, when you think about it! You logically own nothing at the beginning except what's in your pockets and it makes total sense, the entire society wants nothing to do with you, you're chased off everywhere, cops on your back, violent gangs, it could work like crazy!
tuubi 11 May 2018
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This game should be good for a chuckle or two, but probably not worth my money. A decent story might change my mind, but a goat simulator with bums wouldn't do it for me.

I always love offensive games like that for the sweet butthurt they cause in all the hypocrites and [do-gooders](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Do-Gooder).
The sideshows and comments are almost worth more than the game.
There's a fine line between a crude (but funny) joke and embarrassingly edgy dudebro crap. Offensive things aren't automatically funny unless you're eight years old or just emotionally stunted.
WorMzy 11 May 2018
Discover your inner bum powers
Ehehehehe
rkfg 11 May 2018
Offensive things aren't automatically funny unless you're eight years old or just emotionally stunted.
It's not the things themselves, it's all the outrageous reactions of hypocrites that are funny. The thing itself is usually dumb and doesn't even deserve the attention.
tuubi 11 May 2018
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Offensive things aren't automatically funny unless you're eight years old or just emotionally stunted.
It's not the things themselves, it's all the outrageous reactions of hypocrites that are funny.
Hypocrites or not, people get offended by all kinds of trivial stuff. The Internet is full of snowflakes, regardless of politics. Although sometimes when your intention is to offend, it's perfectly reasonable to expect people to get offended.
Eike 11 May 2018
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I wondered if I got it right and there is another meaning of "bum".
Image googling did confirm it. :D
Wondering what a simulator about those would be like...
Ehvis 11 May 2018
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Sometimes I can wonder whether I have actually matured as much as my years should make me have. Today I've been shown that it may actually be the case. Not sure how I feel about that.
F.Ultra 11 May 2018
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Offensive things aren't automatically funny unless you're eight years old or just emotionally stunted.
It's not the things themselves, it's all the outrageous reactions of hypocrites that are funny. The thing itself is usually dumb and doesn't even deserve the attention.

How do you know that they are hypocrites?
Kuromi 11 May 2018
I wish they base it on Street Trash movie...
anewson 11 May 2018
doesn't look all that great, but I did chuckle at the idea of a bum getting a stradivarius to decorate his cardboard box
RandomGamer 11 May 2018
ok... I'm intrigued :D
Purple Library Guy 11 May 2018
I always love offensive games like that for the sweet butthurt they cause in all the hypocrites and [do-gooders](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Do-Gooder).
I've noticed that it's currently considered much more of a social faux pas to be a do-gooder than a do-badder.
Purple Library Guy 11 May 2018
To be honest, the internet is full of people complaining 24/7 about people getting offended, it's so boring...
You have to understand, they get very offended by people being offended. People being offended is a trigger for them. We have to make allowances . . .
14 12 May 2018
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I have a co-worker in mind that needs this game.
Destroyer 12 May 2018
If it was an urban survival game without the nonsence it might be worth playing but the title of the game really lets you know what the game is intended for. Great for the kiddies and morons alike.
TheSHEEEP 12 May 2018
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I always love offensive games like that for the sweet butthurt they cause in all the hypocrites and [do-gooders](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Do-Gooder).
I've noticed that it's currently considered much more of a social faux pas to be a do-gooder than a do-badder.
So did I.
A good development, for once.
I'd much rather have more people that are unfriendly and appear dickish, but are honest, than those who "mean well" but only cause more harm.


Last edited by TheSHEEEP on 12 May 2018 at 7:52 am UTC
crt0mega 12 May 2018
A good development, for once.
I'd much rather have more people that are unfriendly and appear dickish, but are honest, than those who "mean well" but only cause more harm.
![](http://i.memeful.com/media/post/ZMaaQNM_700wa_0.gif)
tuubi 12 May 2018
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I always love offensive games like that for the sweet butthurt they cause in all the hypocrites and [do-gooders](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Do-Gooder).
I've noticed that it's currently considered much more of a social faux pas to be a do-gooder than a do-badder.
So did I.
A good development, for once.
I'd much rather have more people that are unfriendly and appear dickish, but are honest, than those who "mean well" but only cause more harm.
Yes, you should always strive to hurt people because trying to do good is bound to result in something worse. If you actually believe that, you should start writing scripts for Hollywood my friend. That's the sort of overdramatic silliness you're supposed to leave behind when you grow out of the brooding teenage emo phase.

I can be a dick, but (hopefully) only to people who know my twisted sense of humour and take it as a joke.
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