While Waiting overview

Overview

While Waiting comes from Optillusion and is published by Optillusion. It arrived on Steam on Feb 5, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Gamepad Recommended, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

While Waiting's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 01:44:19 UTC, with a tracked peak near 59. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 81% positive across 332 reviews.

Language and system requirements

While Waiting is available in 12 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

While Waiting has sold up to 17,481 units and has 234 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $243,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

While Waiting overview details

While Waiting combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Welcome to While Waiting. This innovative title invites players into a transformative journey through the art of patience, blending humor with profound life insights. Numerous Life Situations: Encounter a diverse range of waiting scenarios, spanning from birth to death, providing a comprehensive exploration of life's waiting moments. Doing Nothing is the Ultimate Strategy: Embrace the essence of the game by understanding that waiting is the key to clearing each situation. No shortcuts or actions can expedite the waiting time. Comedic Appearance with Serious Core: Experience a unique blend of comedy reactions and a thought-provoking narrative that delves deep into the profound aspects of life. Easter Eggs Hidden in Boringness: Uncover a multitude of hidden elements and surprises within the game's seemingly mundane waiting periods, transforming moments of boredom into engaging explorations. Be Patient and Embrace Everyday Life: Learn the art of patience as you navigate the game, gaining valuable insights on embracing and accepting the journey of life itself.

SteamPulse editorial summary

While Waiting is listed as a game with $19.99. It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Gamepad Recommended, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support, and is associated with Adventure, Casual, and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 01:44:19 UTC, a tracked peak of 59, and 81% positive reviews.

Overview tags

AdventureComedyPuzzleCuteWholesomeFunnyLinearColorfulCartoonSingleplayerIndieNarrativeCasualComic BookDrama

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