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**What if survival games were not stressful? What if the end of the world could be without all the doom and gloom?** 
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I Am Future invites you to build a rooftop base of your dreams, explore a mysterious world, start a farm, hire a team of cute robot minions, and make new friends, all while enjoying the chillest post-apocalypse ever.
Starting from scratch on an abandoned rooftop, build, decorate and expand the coziest camp ever! Unlock new buildings and furniture, set up electrical grids, and neatly organize your new life.
You are the last survivor on Earth, fresh from the sweet, long cryogenic sleep. It’s finally time to chill out and stop worrying about job tasks and inflation! Relax, build, wander around – the world is literally yours!
Nature is healing! Set up a farm, grow fruit, vegetables, cheese trees, and take care of your crops!
Play as Robin or Chris, and customize the protagonist to reflect your unique idea of the last person on Earth!
Find ancient artifacts from a bygone era, such as kettles, TVs, or microwaves, take them apart using a satisfying dismantling mechanic, and gather resources for your next crafting project!
Automate chores around the camp with the help of cute robots! Build a team of AI assistants, issue commands, and manage their workload. And when they’re done – let them chill in a charging bath!
Send out scouting drones on expeditions across the sunken megapolis. Discover new locations, bring something valuable back to the base, and, step by step, uncover the mystery behind the end of the world.
Collect fresh produce from your farm, catch some fish, and unleash your inner chef with numerous delicious recipes ripe for mastering!
The fact you’re the last human on Earth does not mean you can’t still make new friends! Meet quirky robot inhabitants of this new world, like Earl the Fridge or Bombshell Barbara, and grow your bond with them.
Your camp needs love and protection. Keep pesky mutant pests from destroying the crops or the electrical grid!
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If you are a fan of games like Stardew Valley, Coral Island, Sun Haven, My Time at Portia/Sandrock, Dave the Diver, or Palia, we are pretty sure I Am Future will become your next cozy adventure. Join our Discord to keep up with all things I Am Future!

Release date: 13 Nov, 2024

Categories: Cozy Farming Simulation, Base Building, Resource Management, Crafting, Automation Game, Exploration, Single-player Story, Minion Management


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Relaxing and 'cozy' gameplay (weight 0.97): The game provides a relaxing and 'cozy' experience, which many reviewers highlight as a key strength. This is achieved through a combination of factors, including a non-punishing difficulty, a focus on building and exploration rather than combat, pleasant graphics and music, and the ability to customize the level of challenge. The game is often compared favorably to other 'cozy' games and is seen as a good way to unwind.
- Combines survival, crafting, and building (weight 0.8): The game combines survival, crafting, farming, and base-building elements in a post-apocalyptic setting. Players gather resources, construct and improve their shelter, explore the world, and interact with characters. The game emphasizes creativity and customization, allowing players to create their own unique havens.
- Rewarding progression and customization (weight 0.78): The game offers a satisfying sense of progression as players unlock new areas, tools, and upgrades. There are many opportunities for building and customization, with ample space for decorating and creating unique designs. The game is appealing to completionists and those who enjoy organizing and optimizing their gameplay.
- Enjoyable object disassembly mechanics (weight 0.76): A core element of the gameplay involves disassembling objects to gather resources. Reviewers find this process enjoyable and satisfying, often describing it as relaxing or even addictive. The game provides a variety of items to dismantle, each with its own unique disassembly sequence.
- Pleasant and relaxing audio (weight 0.72): The game features pleasant music and sound design that contribute to a relaxing and immersive atmosphere. The music is often described as unobtrusive and calming, making it ideal for long play sessions or for listening to while multitasking.
- Initially enjoyable and interesting (weight 0.33): Many reviewers express initial enjoyment of the game, praising its concept, art style, and story. However, some reviewers note that this enjoyment may fade over time, or that the game has issues that detract from the experience. These points are less impactful due to the lack of specific details.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive, tedious gameplay loop (weight 0.46): The core gameplay loop becomes repetitive and tedious, involving excessive grinding, resource gathering, and monotonous tasks. This leads to boredom, frustration, and a lack of long-term engagement, especially in the mid-to-late game. Many reviewers felt the game became a chore, failing to deliver a satisfying or relaxing experience.
- Unbalanced, scarce resource management (weight 0.19): Resource scarcity and unbalanced resource requirements create a frustrating grind, halting progression and forcing players to dismantle structures or wait for resources. This issue is exacerbated by limited storage and the inability to foresee necessary components, leading to a non-cozy experience.
- Ineffective, frustrating minions (weight 0.15): Minions are often useless, slow, and get stuck, failing to perform tasks effectively and requiring constant management. Poor AI and limited automation capabilities make them more of a hindrance than a help.
- Overly demanding hunger mechanic (weight 0.14): The hunger mechanic depletes too quickly, requiring constant attention to food management and making the game feel like a chore. Pests and weeds also spawn frequently, overwhelming the player and detracting from a relaxing experience.
- Rushed, unsatisfying ending (weight 0.14): The game's ending feels rushed, incomplete, and unsatisfying, with unresolved plot points and a lack of meaningful consequences for player choices. Bugs can also prevent story progression, and the game lacks basic features like save reloading.
- Weak story, lacks depth (weight 0.1): The story is weak, generic, and lacks depth, with uninteresting characters and a forgettable plot. The game also feels like it lacks content, leaving players wanting more.
- Tedious, boring fishing mini-game (weight 0.09): The fishing mini-game is repetitive, boring, and tedious, especially when grinding for specific resources. The mini-game lacks excitement and becomes a chore.
- Missing essential features, poor controls (weight 0.09): The game lacks essential features like accessibility options, a windowed fullscreen mode, and proper controller support. Poor controls, missing language support, and a lack of clear guidance further detract from the player experience.
- Lifeless world, lacks NPCs (weight 0.08): The game world feels lifeless due to the lack of human NPCs, making the experience lonely and unfulfilling. The game also lacks a true sense of survival and offers limited exploration opportunities.
- Unclear quests, poor guidance (weight 0.07): Quests and objectives are often unclear, leading to confusion and frustration. The game lacks a proper quest log and sufficient in-game guidance, making it difficult for players to know where to go or what to do.
- Tedious, complex crafting system (weight 0.06): Food crafting is random and requires looking up recipes, with restrictive combinations and a lack of bulk crafting options. The crafting system is complex and tedious, with multiple layers and a lack of guidance.
- Long loading times, clunky interfaces (weight 0.06): Long loading times, especially when using drones, disrupt the game's flow and make exploration feel time-consuming. The drone's resource gathering is also inefficient, and the game's interfaces feel clunky and poorly integrated.
- Too much busy work, time pressure (weight 0.05): The game involves a lot of busy work and repetitive tasks, creating a sense of constant time pressure and making the experience feel like a chore. The slow pace and lack of a 'coziness' setting further detract from a relaxing experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Scavenging, crafting, and upgrading focus (weight 0.23): The core gameplay loop revolves around scavenging resources by dismantling objects, crafting tools and structures, and upgrading equipment to access new areas. The game emphasizes recycling and a build/deconstruct/recycle approach to progression, allowing players to disassemble structures and items to regain their components.
- Mini-games for resource gathering (weight 0.23): The game incorporates various mini-games for activities like resource gathering and fishing. While some find these engaging, others feel they introduce repetitive tasks akin to mobile games, detracting from exploration and sandbox-style creativity.
- Linear progression with limited freedom (weight 0.22): The game balances freedom and linearity in progression. While players have some flexibility in upgrade order and resource allocation, they are often forced to unlock specific areas and follow a set order for crafting recipes and mission progression, limiting true open-world exploration.
- Trivial survival mechanics (weight 0.04): The game features survival elements such as managing hunger and defending against pests. However, these elements are often trivialized as food becomes readily available, and combat is minimal, reducing the overall challenge.
- Robot helpers with limited AI (weight 0.04): Players can acquire robot companions to automate tasks such as resource collection and refueling generators. However, the AI of these robots is often limited, and they may suffer from pathfinding issues, hindering their overall effectiveness.
- Detailed gardening and cooking (weight 0.02): Gardening and cooking are well-developed aspects of the game, requiring players to grow ingredients and create complex recipes. However, some players find the cooking system less efficient than simply eating raw ingredients.
- Straightforward gameplay, minimal survival (weight 0.02): The game offers a straightforward experience with minimal survival elements, focusing on exploration and story-rich quests. The game gradually introduces the plot and provides guidance, striking a balance between survival mechanics and a laid-back atmosphere.
- Amnesiac protagonist in flooded world (weight 0.02): The game begins with the player character waking up with amnesia on a rooftop in a flooded, post-apocalyptic city. The main question revolves around the player's identity and the events that led to the current state of the world.
- Inefficient drone resource gathering (weight 0.02): The game features a drone system for resource gathering and exploration, but it is often inefficient compared to manual scavenging. Shops have limited assortments and high prices, making them less useful for acquiring basic resources.
- Simple, average story (weight 0.02): The game's story is simple and average, with a small twist that is not significant. The plot is minimal, and NPC interactions are limited.
- Lacks direction, becomes monotonous (weight 0.01): The game lacks direction after the initial story, becoming monotonous and lacking variety. There is little incentive to clear numerous areas.
- Constant biomass management required (weight 0.01): The game requires constant management of biomass generators for electricity, eating, and dealing with toxic plants. Players can automate water pumping, but manual water carrying is still required.
- Expedition robot and view issues (weight 0.01): The game features an expedition robot that retrieves items, but it won't deliver them if the player's inventory is full, forcing players through extra loading screens. The fixed view angle can make interacting with objects difficult.
- Significant crafting grind (weight 0.01): Crafting in the game eventually requires a significant amount of grinding, with some crafts needing upwards of 20 items for one repair/craft. Upgrading machines does not speed up crafting.
- Hunger management and obstacles (weight 0.01): The player needs to manage a hunger meter by eating edible plants and overcome obstacles like bushes and boxes. The player will face aggressive local inhabitants, including toxic bushes and electric slugs.
- Top-down perspective, puzzle difficulty (weight 0.01): The game features a top-down perspective with gameplay alternating between point-and-click and 3D movement. The puzzles become more difficult as the game progresses.

Performance notes:
- Inconsistent Steam Deck/Linux performance (weight 0.02): The game's performance on the Steam Deck and Linux is inconsistent. Some users report smooth gameplay, while others experience extremely low FPS. This suggests that the game's compatibility and optimization for these platforms may vary.
- Obscured prompts with full inventory (weight 0): One reviewer noted a specific UI issue where prompts are obscured by the inventory screen when the backpack is full. This negatively impacts the user experience.

Recommendations:
- Unpolished with technical issues (weight 0.48): Numerous reviews mention technical issues, bugs, and a lack of polish, especially at launch or in early access. Some reviewers suggest waiting for patches or sales before purchasing, while others find the issues game-breaking. The game is often described as feeling rushed or unfinished.
- Anticipation for future updates (weight 0.44): Many reviewers express excitement for future updates, content additions, and story expansions. They are eager to see how the game evolves and often plan to return after updates. This suggests a belief in the game's potential and a desire for more content.
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.43): Several reviewers recommend purchasing the game on sale due to its current state or limited content. Some feel it's worth the discounted price but not the full price. This suggests that the perceived value doesn't quite match the asking price.
- Game has significant potential (weight 0.37): Many reviewers acknowledge the game's potential but feel it's currently incomplete or needs further development. They see promise in the core concepts but believe it requires more polish and content to reach its full potential. Some describe it as a work in progress or an early access title with room to grow.
- Limited replay value (weight 0.33): Some reviewers mention limited replay value due to factors like a fixed map or repetitive gameplay. They express a desire for new content or maps to extend the experience. This suggests that the game may not offer long-term engagement for all players.
- Strong disappointment (potential review bombing) (weight 0.3): Some reviewers express strong disappointment, citing issues like poor controller support or progression-blocking bugs. These reviewers often recommend against purchasing the game in its current state. This may indicate a review bombing trend due to specific issues.
- Appeals to specific gameplay preferences (weight 0.26): Reviewers often recommend the game to players who enjoy specific activities like cleaning, crafting, building, and resource management. They suggest it appeals to those who like goal-oriented tasks and creating organized spaces. Some compare it favorably to games like Powerwash Simulator or Stardew Valley.
- Grindy or unbalanced mechanics (weight 0.09): Some reviewers find the game grindy, tedious, or unbalanced, particularly concerning resource management and hunger mechanics. They suggest that these aspects detract from the overall enjoyment and may require adjustments. Some consider using mods or cheat engines to mitigate these issues.
- Tentative or conditional recommendation (weight 0.05): Some reviewers offer a tentative or conditional recommendation based on personal enjoyment, acknowledging the game's flaws. They suggest trying it if you like the genre or are looking for something specific. This indicates a mixed overall impression.
- Very easy, not challenging (weight 0.01): Some reviewers note that the game is very easy, even on normal mode, and that the only cozy aspect is that nothing attacks you. This suggests that the game may not be challenging enough for some players.
- Inferior to similar games (weight 0.01): Some reviewers compare the game unfavorably to other similar games, such as Dysmantle or Stardew Valley. They suggest that those games offer a better experience. This indicates that the game may not stand out in its genre.
- Difficult to complete all achievements (weight 0.01): Some reviewers discuss the difficulty of completing all achievements in the game. This suggests that the game may be too difficult or time-consuming for some players to fully complete.
- More suitable for pre-teens (weight 0.01): Some reviewers suggest that the game may be more suitable for pre-teens or those seeking a very simple experience. This indicates that the game may not appeal to older or more experienced gamers.

Other player notes:
- Early Access, active development (weight 0.04): The game is in Early Access, with developers actively updating and planning to expand content. Players anticipate future updates and content additions, indicating a positive outlook on the game's development.
- Post-apocalyptic setting, rebuilding focus (weight 0.02): The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world, with a focus on rebuilding and survival. The setting includes futuristic elements and machinery, offering a fresh take on the genre.
- Cartoonish, sci-fi art style (weight 0.01): The game has a bright, cartoonish art style with a sci-fi setting. Some reviewers consider the visuals to be boilerplate with high saturation and trendy robot faces.
- Recipe variety, resource imbalance (weight 0.01): The game suffers from a lack of variety in material usage for recipes, with many dishes made from a limited set of ingredients that don't logically match the recipes. There is also a resource imbalance, with plastic being scarce and metal being more abundant.
- Active developers on Discord (weight 0.01): The developers are very active on Discord and respond quickly to comments, bugs, and suggestions. Bug reports need to be filed on Discord.
- Character customization options available (weight 0.01): The game allows character customization, unlocking new hairstyles, accessories, and clothing. The character creation allows choosing between male or female, with the option for the "female" character to have a full beard.

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