While Waiting News

Hey everyone,

We're excited to share some awesome improvements coming with our upcoming v1.0.2 update! Here's what you can look forward to:

[h2]New Features[/h2]

[h3]Patience Meter:[/h3] Many levels now include a new patience meter that depletes when you use a fidget toy. Once it’s empty, you'll have the option to skip the current level—giving you more control over your play.


[h3]Turbo Button:[/h3] Need a speed boost? The turbo button lets you play levels at 1.5x or 2x speeds, perfect for those moments when you want to fast-track the fun!


[h2]General Fixes and Improvements[/h2]

• You can now pause the game or even restart a level when the notebook isn't available, ensuring you never miss a beat.
  
• Control improvements have been made—you can now use the enter and arrow keys to play.
  
• We've fixed some pesky UI issues so that level items stay behind important interface elements.
  

[h2]Specific level bugs have been fixed[/h2]

• Level 54, "Wait for her to arrive": The player character’s odd walking behavior at the end of the level has been corrected.
  
• Level 93, "Wait for your turn to play mahjong": The disappearing initial tile in mahjong has been resolved.
  

Looking ahead, our next update will address some interaction feel issues, including adding mouse control for several levels.
We hope these changes make your gameplay smoother and more enjoyable. As always, thank you for your continued support and feedback. Stay tuned for more updates and happy gaming!

It's been an incredible journey since the release of While Waiting, and we thank you for your support! This game was always meant to be a unique experience, and seeing how the community has embraced its quirks and surprises has been truly rewarding. If you're still unsure, don’t just take our word for it—let’s take a look at what reviewers have been saying!

[h3]"A Truly Unique Experience" – Thumb Culture[/h3]
In their review, Thumb Culture praised While Waiting for delivering something fresh and unexpected:
"It’s rare for a game to capture the small, seemingly insignificant moments of life and turn them into a core gameplay loop. Yet, While Waiting does just that—and does it well."
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[h3]"Deceptively Emotional" – Digital Trends[/h3]
Digital Trends called While Waiting "a new puzzle game that’s deceptively emotional," noting how the game starts with lighthearted humor but gradually reveals a deeper, more introspective layer:
"What starts as a collection of relatable mini-games evolves into a cleverly designed experience about how we interact with time."
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[h3]"A Well-Crafted Journey" – MonsterVine[/h3]
MonsterVine appreciated the game’s unique charm, saying:
"While Waiting is most assuredly a well-crafted game I think most people would find enjoyable. It’s lighthearted yet meaningful, and it’s unlike anything else you’ll play this year."
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[h3]"Playing While Waiting is a strangely relaxing” - GameSpew[/h3]
“Playing While Waiting is a strangely relaxing yet thought-provoking experience. You’ll find yourself both amused and unexpectedly moved by its message."
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[h3] While Waiting delivers an experience that is both funny and meaningful." - LadiesGamers[/h3]
"With its quirky humor and gentle storytelling, While Waiting delivers an experience that is both funny and meaningful. A small game with a big heart."
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So don't be like Adam, don't spend your time waiting 🙂
While Waiting is available at -10% until February 19th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2449160/While_Waiting/
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Happy Waiting

Hello, dear players!

Thank you for playing While Waiting! We've been closely monitoring your feedback and working hard to bring improvements, bug fixes, and updates. Here’s what’s new in our first post-launch update:

[h2]General Fixes & Improvements[/h2]
Fixed an issue where the game screen would display incorrectly if your system resolution was smaller than the resolution set by the game.
Added mouse scroll support for the level selection panel.
After finishing the True Ending, the "Start" button on the title screen will now appear as "Start?" You can retrieve your notebook by clicking it.

[h2]Level-Specific Fixes & Adjustments[/h2]
Level 003 - Wait for the toaster: Fixed a bug where thrown cereals landed in the wrong position.
Level 014 - Wait for the award to be announced: Fixed a bug where the player character could clip out of the area.
Level 025 - Wait for the shooting star: The "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" sticker can now be unlocked with the correct sequence of tapping, rather than drawing a correct sequence of lines.
Level 029 - Wait for the admission email: Fixed a bug where email items sometimes overlapped.
Level 035 - Wait for your turn to buy lunch: The "My Burgeria" sticker now unlocks after making one burger instead of five.
Level 043 - Wait to forget her: Reduced the time length and made stickers easier to obtain.
Level 054 - Wait for her to arrive: Fixed various bugs related to the popcorn machine.
Level 067 - Wait for the vicar to finish the talk: The "I read carefully" sticker is now easier to unlock, with additional hints.
Level 095 - Wait for your daughter to visit you: Increased hand movement speed; fixed a bug where hands in different split screens moved simultaneously; reduced overall level duration.
Level 098 - Wait to finish the IV drip: Reduced overall level duration.

[h2]For Content Creators: [/h2]
The music in While Waiting consists of open-source, public domain classical pieces. We've done our best to avoid tracks that could trigger copyright claims, but since classical compositions can sound very similar, some may still get muted when posting videos on YouTube or Twitch. To prevent this, we recommend streaming with the background music turned off.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback! We hope these changes improve your While Waiting experience. Let us know if you encounter any other issues or have suggestions — we're always listening!

Happy waiting!

The wait is finally over—While Waiting is now available.

Have you ever found yourself staring at a loading screen, waiting for a message reply, or watching the clock tick by, wishing time would move faster? Waiting is an unavoidable part of life, but what if it could be something more?

In While Waiting, you’ll experience 100 different waiting scenarios, each uniquely designed to capture the absurdity, frustration, and unexpected joy of waiting. From the mundane to the surreal, every situation presents new possibilities. You might be stuck in traffic, waiting for your food to arrive, or even contemplating the passage of time itself. No two scenarios are alike, and each one invites you to approach waiting from a different perspective.



Doing nothing is a valid choice—you can sit back, let time pass, and still clear the game. But if you choose to engage, experiment, or resist the act of waiting, you'll uncover hidden interactions, clever surprises, and moments that transform the experience into something much more rewarding.

To celebrate the launch, While Waiting is available at a 10% discount for a limited time.

So why rush? Take your time, embrace the wait, and discover what happens when you stop seeing waiting as wasted time.

Get While Waiting now and turn waiting into an experience worth remembering.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2449160/While_Waiting/

We're thrilled to announce that While Waiting will be part of Steam China's Chinese New Year Sale, running from January 26 to February 9!

Mark your calendars because While Waiting will officially launch on February 5! To celebrate this special occasion, we're offering an exclusive 10% discount for the first two weeks after launch. Don't miss the chance to experience this heartfelt and unique adventure at a special price!

Join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year with a journey that captures the beauty and challenges of waiting. See you in While Waiting!

Wishlist now and get ready for the launch!