What do people actually mean when they say “walking simulator?” Bernband by Tom van den Boogaart doesn’t even seem to have a goal. But then why do you keep playing it?
Bernband: https://gamejolt.com/games/bernband/34864
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van den Boogaart, Tom. Bernband. https://gamejolt.com/games/bernband/34864
