While Waiting
Release date: Feb 5, 2025
Developers: Optillusion
Publishers: Optillusion
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian

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. 

Press reviews: “Here, biding time isn’t a chore. That’s because the narrative arc of one’s life feels true.” The New York Times “A delightfully quirky insight into things that we may do and think about every day, month, or year, but never really discuss much.” PC Gamer “Possibly the best way to describe While Waiting is that it’s what would happen if WarioWare also tried to tell the story of a human life.” The Verge