Runren Simulator

Runren Simulator is a satirical game in which you watch people who leave China for the imagined promise of a better life abroad. You make choices on their behalf and observe how they respond to the gap between their expectations and their circumstances, whether they insist on saving face or give in and plead for help. The events use black humor.

Random events

Random incidents are designed to make each playthrough different. They include getting sick from unfamiliar food, receiving an enormous medical bill after seeking treatment, being threatened and beaten by gangsters, being detained by ICE, having your organs removed in an underground clinic, and being sent to prison.

Story and choices

The game also includes scripted story events. Your choices shape how the story unfolds and which ending you reach.

Create characters and stories

An in-game editor lets you create and edit characters and stories, then package and share your content with friends or upload it to the Steam Workshop. You can also use a friend’s WeChat or QQ profile picture and enter their name to make them a character in the game.