SIMULACRA in IOS

A found phone horror game

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

90/100

SIMULACRA is a masterclass in the 'found phone' horror genre. The game starts when you find the lost phone of a woman named Anna. As you browse her photos and messages, you find a disturbing video plea for help. The game perfectly mimics the interface of a mobile phone, making it incredibly immersive—you feel like you are actually holding her device.

The horror is psychological and grounded. You have to solve puzzles by decrypting her messages and talking to her friends, who might be lying to you. The use of live-action video and voice acting adds a level of realism that most horror games can't touch. With five possible endings, every decision you make regarding who to trust feels genuinely high-stakes. It’s a creepy, modern mystery that utilizes the mobile platform better than almost any other game.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.0.53Fri May 29 2020

- NEW: High quality videos

- NEW: Translations for 简体中文

- Fixed: Links in Browser that may break your save game


"WINNER, Best Mobile Game" - Indie Prize USA 2018

“WINNER, Excellence in Storytelling” - International Mobile Game Awards SEA

"Simulacra expands upon its predecessor, Sara is Missing, experimenting even further with unsettling horror. And it succeeds."

9/10 - Pocket Gamer

You found the lost phone of a woman named Anna. In it, you see a desperate cry for help in the form of a video message. The phone behaves strangely as you dive deeper into it. You talk to her friends and they have no idea where she is. Her texts, emails and photo gallery provides fragments of information. It's up to you to piece it together.

About the Game:

SIMULACRA is an immersive narrative thriller using the interface of a mobile phone. Like all phones, you have messages, emails, gallery and all kinds of apps to look through. With a strong focus on realism, the game's characters are played by live actors and shot at real locations. Dive into Anna's life as you look at her private photos, go through her dating app or view her personal video logs.

Features:

- Explore a fully realised world through the lens of a mobile phone.

- Enjoy a unique gameplay experience through popular phone apps, including a dating app, a social media app and a web browser.

- An expansive narrative with hours of gameplay that leads to 5 possible endings.

- Filmed with live actors and an extensive VO cast.

- Solve the recurring image and text decryption puzzles to learn more about Anna’s story.


Requires iOS 9.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

SIMULACRA is a spiritual sequel to Sara Is Missing, the thrilling found-footage style horror game about finding a missing young woman by looking through her mobile phone.

"WINNER, Best Mobile Game" - Indie Prize USA 2018

“WINNER, Excellence in Storytelling” - International Mobile Game Awards SEA

"Simulacra expands upon its predecessor, Sara is Missing, experimenting even further with unsettling horror. And it succeeds."

9/10 - Pocket Gamer

You found the lost phone of a woman named Anna. In it, you see a desperate cry for help in the form of a video message. The phone behaves strangely as you dive deeper into it. You talk to her friends and they have no idea where she is. Her texts, emails and photo gallery provides fragments of information. It's up to you to piece it together.

About the Game:

SIMULACRA is an immersive narrative thriller using the interface of a mobile phone. Like all phones, you have messages, emails, gallery and all kinds of apps to look through. With a strong focus on realism, the game's characters are played by live actors and shot at real locations. Dive into Anna's life as you look at her private photos, go through her dating app or view her personal video logs.

Features:

- Explore a fully realised world through the lens of a mobile phone.

- Enjoy a unique gameplay experience through popular phone apps, including a dating app, a social media app and a web browser.

- An expansive narrative with hours of gameplay that leads to 5 possible endings.

- Filmed with live actors and an extensive VO cast.

- Solve the recurring image and text decryption puzzles to learn more about Anna’s story.


Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 5156 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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SIMULACRA is an immersive narrative thriller using a fully realized mobile phone interface. When you find a phone belonging to a woman named Anna, you discover a video message crying for help. Dig through her emails, photos, and apps to piece together her story. Featuring live actors and five different endings, your choices determine her fate in this spiritual successor to 'Sara Is Missing.'

Features

1

Fully realized mobile phone interface

2

Immersive live-action video and VO

3

Complex narrative with 5 possible endings

4

Challenging encryption puzzles

Tips

Promotion Videos

Simulacra Gameplay Trailer - YouTube

Related Videos

SIMULACRA 2: iOS / Android / PC Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 (by Kaigan Games)

SIMULACRA 2: iOS / Android / PC Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 (by Kaigan Games)

Simulacra Gameplay Trailer - YouTube

SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams - iOS / Android / PC Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 (by Kaigan Games) - YouTube

Simulacra 2 The Investigation Continues - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 - YouTube

SIMULACRA: Pipe Dreams | FREE Game Walkthrough | No Commentary - YouTube

SIMULACRA: iOS iPhone Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 (by Kaigan Games) - YouTube

Simulacra 2 First Impressions - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - YouTube

Simulacra 2 Two Different ENDS - Gameplay Playthrough Part 3 [FINAL] - YouTube

SIMULACRA | PC HD Gameplay | GOG.COM - YouTube

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SIMULACRA is a spiritual successor to 'Sara Is Missing,' featuring similar 'found phone' gameplay but with a much larger story and more features.

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