Game update20 Aug 2026Author Sim v1.0.3 - Patch Notes (2026/08/20)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-game bug report function getting lots of use. Here's a look at some of the changes: · Added a ready check before action mini-games start…
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 freeze · Fixed the sentence formatting in the fanfiction writing mini-game (Word Precision), so that the word-type blanks are displayed properly after upgrading the mini-game · Added green arrows pointing to Confirm button in th…
Hello everyone, and welcome to launch day! Author Sim Is Released Author 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 impress critics and readers alike. Your writing quality, your internet popularity, and the compatibility of your chosen storytelling…
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-Games · Replaced the old reading mini-game (Recall) with a new mini-game ( Reading Comprehension ), where players identify the correct trope reflected in a passage…
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. Your feedback on the demo has been invaluable to improving the game, and I can't wait for you all to experience the full game. Hope to s…
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 Author Sim! If you already played the demo, thank you so much for playing and hope you get the chance to explore the other exciting demos…
This demo patch includes the following changes and fixes: · Added an information panel to every app window, providing detailed explanations of each window’s contents, including helpful tips, icon definitions, and more · Reworked the first reading mini-game upgrade ( Recall I ) to reveal a short book summary instead of greying out an incorrect option after 6 seconds · Added several new random ev…
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. Discover over 150 games, enjoy great discounts, and tune in to the live showcase. Author Sim will be featured in the InterfaceX26 Show…
Here are the minor updates included in this demo patch: · Added multiple book cover patterns, title fonts, colour-coded tag highlights, and rating stars to the books display in the blog app · Updated the acknowledgements in end credits · Fixed numerical rounding issues · Fixed loading screen sound effect issue
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: InterfaceX26 celebrates Fake OS games—games that take place within desktops, mobile devices, chat logs, and other operating systems. Discover over 150 games, enjoy great discounts, and tune in to the live showcase on May 2 . To help define…
Here are the minor updates included in this demo patch: · Slowed the normal game speed · Added a “Reset Demo” option after completing the first life · Added a warning that all game data will be deleted when resetting the demo · Updated the visuals of the “Feedback Forum” and the “Reset Demo” buttons · Added a reminder that mini-game difficulty can be adjusted via the Mini-Games Skill Tree; this…
Several minor changes have been made to the demo, including: · Added an optional practice round for every action mini-game during the tutorial · Slowed game speed during the action tutorials · Adjusted the formulas used to calculate book ratings, book sales, and follower growth to improve overall game balance · Adjusted the difficulty of several action mini-games · Added new achievements · Upda…
Hello everyone! As always, thank you everyone for your support, feedback and ideas! I truly appreciate it! Based on your feedback, I split the original skill tree into a Mini-Games Tree and an Items Tree . Below are the more specific changes included in this update: · Spilt the old skill tree into two separate trees: · The Mini-Games Tree consists of five upgrade branches, one branch for each a…
The following minor changes have been made to the demo: · Adjusted formulas for calculating book ratings, book sales, and follower gain to improve game balance · Added book rating detractor icons to the top of novel publication emails · Darkened text in the bank app, bank window, and progress sticky notes for improved readability · Added colour-coded highlighting for compatible tags in the book…
Hello everyone! Firstly, thank you so much to everyone who played the demo—and a special thanks to those who took the time to share their thoughts with me! As a solo developer, it genuinely means a lot to me to see people playing a game I've made. Based on the feedback I've received so far, I decided to add a game difficulty setting , which is the most significant change in this demo update. Be…
The following minor changes have been made to the demo: · Added an explanation for the greyed out “Start Writing” button in the manuscript window · Added an “Exit To Menu” button to the settings window · Added a warning message when selecting “New Game” while a life is still active, warning that the current save will be deleted · Revised the wording in tutorial explanations and timed event inst…
Hello everyone! The demo is now live on Steam, offering an early preview of Author Sim's core gameplay loop and main features. Be sure to check it out and I hope you all enjoy it!
Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a great start to the new year. I'm excited to share a new trailer for Author Sim , highlighting several recent updates to the game, including: · The ability to write fanfiction · A new timed writing event · New random events with player choices · Skill tree upgrades that make timed action events easier or fully skippable · A trends mechanic, where follo…
Hello all! I'm excited to announce that Author Sim is featured in Taskbar Treasure Week on Steam, starting today until Dec. 15 . This event is a curated celebration of cozy desktop pets, idle loops, and incremental adventures . You’ll find new demos, fresh releases, exclusive discounts, and plenty of charming little games to brighten your day. Whether you love relaxing idle games, quirky deskto…
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