Paint Drying Simulator Captivates with Absurd Six-Hour Challenge
Developer posted a first-person simulation in which paint dries only while observed.
TLDR
BlendiByl posted on X about creating a game where players must watch paint dry on a wall. The post states that looking away halts the process because the paint knows. A linked video shows the first-person 3D setup with UI displaying drying percentage, temperature, humidity, and an observation stat. Multiple users quoted the post, describing the concept as ominous or threatening. Other posts circulating alongside it mention similar absurd game ideas, including one about finding a needle in hay. No further details on release or full playtime appear in the posts.
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James@James_E_Sw@KatiKnitt These are actually some of the most artsy games out there. Where the main appeal is making you question the media itself. And iterations on it are about responding to themes not making a more compelling skinner box
LO Louns⋆@cutylouns@treyarmstrong Finally, a game that accurately simulates my attention span
TN The Dreaded Nuance@DreadedNuance@treyarmstrong I don’t want any paint that knows things.
CA Caedis@CaedisSol@BlendiByl I don't think this counts as a game
TA tami@yoongiiscomfort@BlendiByl I need this
CA Carkie@carkie_oshino@SquidShock i like them