life simulation · you tube · survival mechanics · strict rules · algorithm · indie game · resource management · high stakes · digital creator
The screen flickers to life, a soft hum filling the room. You're standing in a sparse apartment, a single desk with a webcam and a mic. Outside, the city lights blur in the rain. A notification dings: "Ready to start your YouTube career?" Your status bars glow green—Happiness 100%, Hunger 100%, Energy 97%, Money $1500. The hunger pangs are real, the energy draining already. What's your first move, you?