Why Early Access?

“Genius Simulator is built on an unconventional premise: defeating opponents in deck-building battles by leveraging the shock and hesitation caused by NPCs' absurd over-interpretations of everyday actions. Because this core mechanic is so original, fine-tuning its tactical depth and numerical balance heavily relies on real, hands-on player experience. Early Access allows us to gather direct community feedback, polish card synergies, and enrich our database of hilarious dialogues. This ensures that every single run delivers the thrilling satisfaction of being misread as a transcendent genius by the world, guaranteeing a highly replayable and entertaining experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Early Access to last roughly 8 to 12 months. This timeframe gives us the necessary development runway to absorb player feedback, execute our planned content updates, and deliver the best possible player experience ahead of the official 1.0 full release.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will expand upon the Early Access foundation by increasing both content scope and strategic depth. We plan to add a broader roster of expert bosses, more diverse card archetypes, and researchable base facilities designed to enhance match replayability. Additionally, we aim to introduce dynamic world crisis events and eventually support Steam Workshop MODs—allowing the community to create their own custom humorous dialogues and devious bosses to throw into their friends' apocalyptic universes!”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version features a complete, highly replayable core gameplay loop. Players can jump into full roguelike expeditions right now, master our unique card combat system using a well-structured deck (some call it "Dimensional Debating," though honestly we haven't officially named it yet), challenge distinct bosses, and gain run-based progression by upgrading base facilities like the Breakroom.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. As we release major content updates and new features on our path toward the official 1.0 full release, we plan to gradually increase the price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We will actively stay connected with players through the Steam Forums and our official Discord server. We are genuinely eager to gather your ideas on new action cards, boss concepts, balance tweaks, and even game art styles. Community creativity will directly shape our roadmap. Furthermore, player contributions won't just influence the game's direction—they might even be paid homage to by the developers as source material for hilarious NPC dialogues in the game!”