Lu – Steam Developer

A horror game themed around game development.

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A horror walking simulator about an indie game developer's life. Explore, examine objects, and experience a personal story. 20–60 min.

Available in English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Japanese. Windows only.

I am Lu, a game developer. I've created various works on my own as an indie.

Sometimes I look back on my life.

It hasn't been a smooth or fortunate journey.

…In the end, I gave up on everything.

Video games—

and every other path as well.

A walking simulator where various events occur as you explore.
Examine objects to progress through the story.
Sexual content and/or nudity.
Almost no quest markers or time limits, allowing for a slow, relaxed pace of play.
A glimpse into the everyday life of a game developer.

“Your game was incredible—the story hit me hard, and I loved every moment. Keep up the amazing work!”
— BuffAnya
“How such a seemingly personal story can resonate with another person across the world so hard. Love it. Very inspirational.”
— JurasTW
“The story really hit me hard; it made me think about my life. But in the end, you left me with hope, thank you.”
— kalaistar

Does the game have multiple endings?
Yes. Lu - Steam Developer has multiple endings, including different outcomes (e.g. good ending, bad ending, and variations like the "stuck in maze" ending). Exploration and choices affect the result.
Can I stream or record the game?
Yes. The developer allows streaming without prior permission, for both individuals and organizations.