‘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
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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