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Photomaly

Horror simulation where you manage a photo studio and photograph customers.

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Photomaly (7h 40m in total). The problem that came up most: unclear how many copies or what size a photo order needs, in 3 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 7h 40m analysed · English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish · analysed in the week of 28 Sept 2026 · Steam page

Problems
92
Ideas
7
Highlights
19

Where the moments happened

Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.

  • Stream 1, 1h analysed: 10 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 2, 1h analysed: 20 problems, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 3, 55 min analysed: 21 problems, 5 suggestions or comparisons, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 4, 51 min analysed: 33 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 5, 1h analysed: 21 problems, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 1h analysed: 28 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 11 highlights.
  • Stream 7, 54 min analysed: 16 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 8, 1h analysed: 9 problems, 1 highlight.
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Problems (92)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up.

  1. #1Bug

    frame stutter and confusing frame limiter setting when exploring

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #2Bug

    shop closes itself without player input

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #3Bug

    chase enemy can grab the player through walls

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #4Bug

    npc movement and walk animations look glitchy

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #5Bug

    cleaning broom disappears after use

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #6Bug

    a customer npc can vanish mid interaction

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #7Bug

    drawing tablet tool works inconsistently between attempts

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #8Bug

    camera item expected in shop is missing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #9Bug

    reflection renders with a green tint

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #10Bug

    studio lights flicker unexpectedly while shooting photos

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #11Confusion

    unclear how many copies or what size a photo order needs

    3 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #12Confusionblocking

    no in-game indicator explains whether a photo is valid to print

    2 of 8 streams · 13 moments

    13 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #13Confusion

    unclear whether photo requests need headshot, full-body or passport framing

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #14Confusion

    steps for packing developed photos into an envelope are unclear

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #15Confusion

    camera rotate and zoom controls are easy to forget mid-shoot

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #16Confusion

    unclear how to display printed photos using frames or decorations

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #17Confusion

    photo developing has no tutorial and is slow to match to clients

    1 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #18Confusion

    can't combine multiple photos into one envelope

    1 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #19Confusion

    money lost to customer harm and other penalties feels unexplained

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #20Confusion

    loading photos into the printer is unintuitive

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #21Confusion

    unclear what makes a customer order correct or incorrect

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #22Confusion

    order entries fail to capture customer preference for grayscale or color

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #23Confusion

    purpose of the back room mannequin prop is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #24Confusion

    no clear display of how much money a photo earns

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #25Confusion

    breaker box location in the power-outage intro is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #26Confusion

    unclear that the player's own photo also needs developing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #27Confusion

    evidence and restricted photography mechanic is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #28Confusion

    scale mechanic requires an unclear hover interaction

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #29Confusion

    unclear where store revenue actually comes from

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #30Confusion

    parking space fee message is confusing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #31Confusion

    matching film rolls to customer orders is error prone

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #32Confusion

    unclear whether black and white printing is available

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #33Confusion

    edits need an easy to miss manual save before printing

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #34Confusion

    paper and envelope supplies run out and are easy to miss

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #35Confusion

    unclear where to pick up ordered delivery supplies

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #36Confusion

    bathroom locker and paper dispenser prop feels out of place

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #37Confusion

    drawing minigame feels disconnected from the core photo shop loop

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #38Confusion

    confusing whether photos transferred successfully to the computer

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #39Confusion

    cleaning tool is called a broom but modeled as a deck brush

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #40Confusion

    unclear whether utilities like electricity cost money

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #41Confusion

    unclear how long the game is or what finishing it leads to

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #42Confusion

    chase enemy pathing surprises the player in supposedly safe spots

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Confusion

    main quest progress is hard to tell

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Confusion

    door locking mechanic is easy to forget and matters

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Confusion

    mixed horror and comedy tone feels inconsistent

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Confusion

    unsure how to crouch

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #47Confusion

    unclear how to navigate the bike back to its starting point

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #48Confusion

    code entry mechanic causes confusion

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #49Confusion

    bedtime routine actions like washing are unavailable

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #50Confusion

    shop closing automatically for threatening clients isn't explained

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #51Confusion

    landscape and portrait orientation easily mixed up for orders

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #52Confusion

    eraser tool mislabeled as lettering in photo editor

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  53. #53Confusion

    photo drying interaction outcome is unclear beforehand

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  54. #54Confusion

    cause of recurring shop power outages is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  55. #55Confusion

    apartment furniture purpose is unclear and no proper wardrobe exists

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  56. #56Confusion

    print size option is easy to miss in the ui

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  57. #57Confusion

    picking up unintended items like a broom feels unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  58. #58Confusion

    drawing tool mirrors strokes making it easy to draw backwards

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  59. #59Frustrationblocking

    running out of envelopes or paper stock halts serving customers

    2 of 8 streams · 11 moments

    11 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  60. #60Frustration

    the fuse box mechanic trips repeatedly and feels tedious

    2 of 8 streams · 6 moments

    6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  61. #61Frustration

    starting areas are too dark with no brightness option

    2 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  62. #62Frustration

    tutorial and quest text feels excessive and tedious to read

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  63. #63Frustration

    bike steering with directional keys is hard to control

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  64. #64Frustration

    paint tool lacks an easy to find undo or eraser

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  65. #65Frustration

    stocker leaves half restocked boxes and skews inventory

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  66. #66Frustration

    pricing and tagging tools lead to costly mistakes

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  67. #67Frustration

    photo floor mark requires very precise standing position

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  68. #68Frustration

    customers can leave the shop without paying

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  69. #69Frustration

    chase sequence forces slow fragment collection against a fast enemy

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  70. #70Frustration

    daily automatic price increase feels unfair

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  71. #71Frustration

    fruit stock sells out too fast under demand

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  72. #72Frustration

    each client photo session feels too slow

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  73. #73Frustration

    darkroom key plot device feels illogical for own shop

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  74. #74Frustration

    shop feels too quiet and footsteps stand out

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  75. #75Frustration

    photos can be pulled from the developer too early and ruined

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  76. #76Frustration

    multiplayer lobby stays empty so players end up starting solo

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  77. #77Frustration

    a platforming jump feels too difficult

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  78. #78Frustration

    replaying previously completed demo content becomes tedious

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  79. #79Frustration

    fruit selection is limited and expensive

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  80. #80Frustration

    easy to forget to zoom in before printing a photo

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  81. #81Frustration

    running low on money for envelopes early in the shop economy

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  82. #82Frustration

    photo developing queue takes a long time

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  83. #83Frustration

    product labels look cheap like notebook paper

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  84. #84Frustration

    a store corner is too dark

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  85. #85Frustration

    camera cannot zoom in enough for close photo framing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  86. #86Frustration

    no way to lock the bedroom door at night

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  87. #87Frustration

    some customer dialogue lines are worded confusingly

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  88. #88Frustration

    some shop items feel overpriced

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  89. #89Frustration

    ironing chore feels outdated and unnecessary

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  90. #90Frustration

    makeup item names lean heavily on anime clichés

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  91. #91Frustration

    customers repeat the same pose too often

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  92. #92Frustration

    not enough starting currency to buy needed shop items

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (7)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #93Suggestion

    tablet ui blocks field of view while stocking shelves

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #94Suggestion

    wants a way to sell off unwanted stock

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #95Suggestion

    cleaning task may be completable before fuse box lights turn on

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #96Suggestion

    wants tags removed automatically when carrying boxes

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #97Suggestion

    request to add cat photography as a feature

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #98Comparison

    compared to job sim games like gas station simulator

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #99Comparison

    survival horror genre comparison at the start

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (19)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #100Highlight

    jumpscares consistently catch players off guard and land well

    4 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #101Highlight

    players are pleased with how customer photos turn out

    4 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #102Highlight

    creative drawing and editing tools on photos are fun

    2 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #103Highlight

    unsettling or hidden imagery found in photos is well received

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #104Highlight

    keeping and displaying a favorite in-game photo feels rewarding

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #105Highlight

    photo shop loop is fun despite the horror framing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #106Highlight

    players enjoy the freeform ms paint style drawing tool

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #107Highlight

    camera zoom feature is a pleasant surprise for players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #108Highlight

    customer face rendering looks impressively realistic

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #109Highlight

    collectible in-game photos are enjoyable to find

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #110Highlight

    current background music track is a favorite

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #111Highlight

    organizing shelves by category feels satisfying

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #112Highlight

    stocking sound effects feel satisfying

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #113Highlight

    fruit delivery box packaging looks appealing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #114Highlight

    product stickers look cute

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #115Highlight

    print workflow feels easy once early confusion is overcome

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #116Highlight

    cats in the shop are a well liked detail

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #117Highlight

    softbox lighting upgrade is well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #118Highlight

    small apartment sound detail gets a laugh

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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