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‘I am a big roguelike guy, but also a fan of minimalism and elegance’: Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story, guides us through the games in his Steam Library

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PC Gamer profiled Sam Barlow, the developer behind acclaimed narrative games such as Her Story and Immortality, exploring the titles that make up his personal Steam library. The piece offers a glimpse into the tastes of a well-known indie creator, showing how his gaming habits blend the experimental, story-driven design he's known for with an appreciation for very different genres.

Barlow describes himself as "a big roguelike guy" while also professing a love of minimalism and elegance in game design, pointing to a varied collection that spans procedurally generated challenges and pared-back, tightly crafted experiences. The feature is part of PC Gamer's recurring format examining developers' personal game libraries, giving readers insight into the influences and interests shaping the work of a notable figure in narrative games.

  • Her Story creator Sam Barlow shares his Steam library picks
  • He favours roguelikes alongside minimalist, elegant game design
  • Feature is part of PC Gamer's developer library series

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