VanSim
A downloadable game
I have recently started to convert a van to live in. While doing this I noticed that driving a van is a bit more tricky than I first thought, especially after being so used to driving cars.
I decided it was ripe for making a game.
So I did.
This is an early free prototype to test out the idea. There is lots of room for expanding on this idea and I would love to explore this game further, so if you like this little taste of what a vansim game could be, let me know!
The prototype is free to download but if you do worry about how I afford food and want to support a sole indie, you can also choose to pay for it, this will show me you think this could be a full title.
Thanks for playing!
When I captured the promo video I was listening to the doom soundtrack, I thought it was so funny I left it in. Hope it makes you smile.
#Vanlife
If you are interested in the idea of vanlife (buying a van and living in it as an alternative lifestyle), you may be interested in the vlog that me and my lovely girlfriend Sarah produce, documenting our mostly mad but never boring life.
Our vlog!
Development
This game is built on my own technology, written from scratch in c++ and OpenGL. The development of the engine has taken my entire adult life and this is the first year I have started to produce titles with the tech. I hope to eventually release everything to give indie developers a fully indie alternative to the big engines.
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Hi yesindiedee!
Just following up on my earlier message. I’m Milee from Banzan Studios, the creators of SnackR—a platform made by creators, for creators. SnackR brings together games, comics, and animations in a TikTok-style feed, and we’d love to explore how we can collaborate with you!
Publishing on SnackR is completely free—there are no costs involved. Once uploaded, your game would go live on the platform within 3–6 business days! Our platform is designed to help creators like you reach a new mobile-first audience while maintaining full control over your work.
Feel free to explore more about us here:
Website: https://banzan.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banzanstudios/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/banzanstudios/
Here’s a quick video showcasing SnackR: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCVjW1LIM07/
Let me know if you’d like to connect—I’d be happy to share more details about how SnackR can benefit you! 😊
Dear yesindiedee,
I hope you’re doing well! My name is Milee, and I’m reaching out from Banzan Studios, the team behind SnackR—an exciting new platform that combines the best of TikTok, YouTube, and Patreon, specifically designed for creators like you.
We’ve been following your work, and we’re particularly impressed by your project, "VanSim". The creativity behind it caught our attention, and we believe it would resonate well with our growing audience on SnackR.
SnackR is an all-in-one platform where creators can share games, animations, and comics, engaging with a dedicated mobile-first audience. Built by creators for creators, SnackR is designed to address the challenges young creators face. Each feature is tailored to give you greater control over your content and its reach, making it a perfect space to showcase your amazing work.
While "VanSim" truly stood out to us, you’re not limited to submitting just that—we’d be thrilled to explore any other projects you think might fit SnackR as well. If your project isn’t a mobile game, that’s totally fine! We’re more than happy to work with you to adapt your content for the platform.
If you’re interested in learning more about how SnackR could benefit you and help you reach new audiences, I’d love to discuss this further. Please let me know if you’re available for a quick chat.
Feel free to check us out in the meantime:
Website: https://banzan.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banzanstudios/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/banzanstudios/
I’ll also share a short video showcasing what SnackR is all about—this will give you a better sense of how we’re creating a platform tailored for creators like you:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DCVjW1LIM07/
Here’s the actual app on Google Play. Let me know what you think!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.web.banzan_snackr.twa&hl=en
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
Milee B Kokkatt
Banzan Studios