Jesus Simulator – AI Slop Best to Avoid

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• DEVELOPER: VRCFORGE STUDIOS
• PUBLISHER: VRCFORGE STUDIOS
• PLATFORMS: PC
• GENRE: Simulator?
• RELEASE DATE: March 23, 2026
• STARTING PRICE: 12,79€
• REVIEWED VERSION: PC

I understand the intention behind turning something meaningful into a video game. When someone sets out to deliver a message or offer a thoughtful portrayal of Jesus’ life, especially in a medium where that’s rarely been done, it’s an idea with real potential. Interestingly, this is already the first “Jesus simulator” released this year, with another one, I Am Jesus Christ, expected later on. But if you’re going to depict a figure as important as Jesus, the execution needs to match the weight of the subject.

Unfortunately, Jesus Simulator feels like a rushed project, likely put together in just a few months. It leans heavily on AI, from visuals to voice acting, and appears to rely on pre-made assets. What’s more concerning is that the developers never clearly disclosed the use of AI voice work, which raises a red flag. The voice acting itself is inconsistent, characters randomly shift between American, French, and British accents, resulting in a very uneven presentation.

To its credit, the game does follow the Gospel fairly accurately, drawing from real biblical texts and historically reliable sources. The story spans from the Angel announcing Mary’s pregnancy all the way to the crucifixion. So accuracy isn’t the issue here, it’s everything else surrounding it.

What was the point?

The presentation is also rough. Music is serviceable, but poorly integrated, often clashing with voice lines due to a lack of proper audio transitions. Pacing is equally strange: one moment you’re in a narrative scene, the next you’re inexplicably building a chair. These abrupt shifts make the experience feel disjointed and confusing.

Character models lack variety and expression, making it difficult to connect with anyone on screen. Gameplay itself is minimal and clunky, with awkward interactions and little sense of meaningful engagement. There’s no real immersion, no smooth transitions, just a collection of loosely connected scenes.

It ultimately feels less like a fully realized game and more like a personal project that was released prematurely. There’s nothing wrong with being a beginner developer, but this doesn’t feel ready for a commercial release. More importantly, it fails to capture any emotional or spiritual depth. There’s no sense of connection to Jesus or to the teachings of the Bible – no impact, no resonance.

Even elements meant to convey symbolism or meaning fall flat due to stiff animations and lifeless environments. The game seems to piece together moments from the Bible without a clear vision of what it wants to say or who it’s for. Despite claims on its Steam page about thoughtfully depicted biblical figures, the reality is quite the opposite – characters look nearly identical, show no emotion, and fail to leave any impression.

The Final Verdict

The heavy reliance on AI only makes things worse. Reused voices, unconvincing delivery, and visibly flawed visuals, especially details like unnatural hands on the images, break any remaining immersion. In the end, instead of delivering a meaningful experience, Jesus Simulator comes across as a shallow and poorly executed attempt at something that deserved far more care and intention.

It kind of saddens me to see what some games have turned into. This feels less like a genuine attempt at a meaningful experience and more like something made to mock the idea for cheap entertainment. You can get through it in just a few hours, but it really highlights how much we still need a well-made game that thoughtfully explores the story of Jesus, because this simply isn’t it.

What’s especially frustrating is that films and TV shows have proven time and again that stories from the Gospel can be handled with depth, care, and impact. Yet here, instead of that level of craftsmanship, we get a project that leans heavily on AI and ends up feeling shallow and unfocused.

The Steam page promises far more than the game actually delivers, to the point where it feels misleading. Honestly, it’s best to avoid it altogether, unless you’re curious enough to see this so-called “authentic representation of the Bible” for yourself.

Review copy provided by the publisher