# Brain Please Don't > 2020 video game **Wikidata**: [Q122351843](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122351843) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/brain-please-don-t ## Summary "Brain Please Don't" is a 2020 video game released on July 1, 2020, that functions as a casual, adventure, and simulation experience. Developed for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux, the title is distributed digitally via Steam as a single-player English-language work. It is cataloged under Steam Application ID 1324360 and maintains a presence across multiple gaming databases including RAWG, Lutris, and GameSpot. ## Key Facts * **Release Date:** The game was published on July 1, 2020. * **Primary Platform:** It is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. * **Distribution Channel:** The title is distributed exclusively via Steam as a digital distribution product. * **Game Modes:** It is classified strictly as a single-player video game. * **Genre Classification:** The game is categorized simultaneously as a casual game, an adventure video game, and a simulation video game. * **Language:** The work is produced in English. * **Steam Application ID:** The specific identifier on the Steam platform is 1324360. * **External Database IDs:** * RAWG: `brain-please-dont` * Lutris: `brain-please-dont` * GameSpot: `brain-please-dont` * IGDB: `brain-please-dont` (Qualifier: 135563) * VGList: `62208` * TuxDB: `8273` * GamingOnLinux: `19680` * GamerProfiles: `y5vmX` * SteamGridDB: `5262438` * IsThereAnyDeal: `brain-please-don-t` * **Reference Source:** Primary data points are cited from Steam with retrieval dates ranging from September 2023 to June 2025. * **Website:** An associated English-language web presence is located at https://critique-gaming.com. ## FAQs **What platforms can I play "Brain Please Don't" on?** The game is compatible with three major desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. These platforms are supported through a single digital distribution package available on Steam. **How is the game categorized in terms of genre and player count?** "Brain Please Don't" defies a single genre label by being classified as a casual game, an adventure video game, and a simulation video game all at once. It is designed specifically for a single-player experience, meaning it does not support multiplayer modes. **Where can I find official identifiers or store pages for this title?** The primary storefront is Steam, where the game holds Application ID 1324360. It is also indexed under the slug `brain-please-dont` on RAWG, Lutris, and GameSpot, with a unique entry on TuxDB under the number 8273. **Is there any official website or language information available?** The game is presented entirely in English. An associated website for the title is hosted at https://critique-gaming.com, which serves as a reference point for the English version of the work. ## Why It Matters "Brain Please Don't" represents a specific niche within the 2020 digital gaming landscape, offering a hybrid experience that blends casual, adventure, and simulation mechanics into a single-player format. Its significance lies in its cross-platform availability, ensuring accessibility for users on Windows, macOS, and Linux without requiring separate builds for each system. By aggregating data across numerous gaming databases—from TuxDB to GamerProfiles—it serves as a well-documented example of how indie or niche titles are tracked in the modern ecosystem. The title's presence on Steam with a specific application ID allows for precise tracking of its distribution and user engagement, making it a verifiable entity in the history of digital distribution for that year. ## Notable For * **Multi-Genre Classification:** It is uniquely defined by holding three distinct genre tags: casual, adventure, and simulation, rather than fitting into a single category. * **Cross-Platform Linux Support:** Unlike many titles of its era, it explicitly supports Linux alongside Windows and macOS, catering to the open-source gaming community. * **Comprehensive Database Presence:** The title is indexed across a wide array of specialized databases, including TuxDB, GamingOnLinux, and SteamGridDB, indicating broad cataloging interest. * **Specific Digital Identity:** It maintains a consistent digital identity across platforms, utilizing the slug `brain-please-dont` for RAWG, Lutris, and GameSpot, while using `brain-please-don-t` for IsThereAnyDeal. * **2020 Release Milestone:** As a product released on July 1, 2020, it contributes to the specific catalog of video games launched during the mid-year period of that year. ## Body ### Publication and Distribution "Brain Please Don't" was officially released to the public on July 1, 2020. The distribution model is strictly digital, utilizing the Steam platform as its primary and sole distributor. This digital distribution format allows for immediate access across supported operating systems without physical media. The game's presence on Steam is anchored by the Application ID 1324360, which serves as the central reference point for its metadata. This ID is consistently referenced across multiple data sources, including SteamGridDB and IsThereAnyDeal, confirming its status as a verified digital product. ### Platform Compatibility and Technical Specifications The title is engineered to run on three distinct desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. This broad compatibility is a defining technical feature, allowing the game to reach users regardless of their preferred desktop environment. The Steam Application ID 1324360 specifically qualifies these three platforms, ensuring that the correct build is delivered to the user's system. The game is categorized as a single-player video game, indicating that all gameplay mechanics are designed for an individual experience without online or local multiplayer components. ### Genre and Classification The entity is classified under a unique combination of genres that reflects its multifaceted gameplay design. It is simultaneously identified as a casual game, an adventure video game, and a simulation video game. This tripartite classification suggests a gameplay loop that may involve low-stress casual elements, narrative or exploration-driven adventure components, and simulation-style mechanics. These classifications are derived directly from the Steam store data, which serves as the authoritative source for the game's categorization. ### Database Identifiers and Digital Footprint A significant portion of the game's digital footprint is defined by its unique identifiers across various gaming databases. On RAWG, the game is listed with the ID `brain-please-dont`, a slug that is mirrored on Lutris and GameSpot. The Internet Game Database (IGDB) also uses the `brain-please-dont` identifier but includes a specific qualifier of 135563. For Linux-specific tracking, the game holds ID 8273 on TuxDB and ID 19680 on the GamingOnLinux database. Visual asset tracking is managed via SteamGridDB, which assigns the ID 5262438 to the title. Additionally, the game is tracked on GamerProfiles under the ID `y5vmX` and on VGList with the numeric ID 62208. Price tracking and deal aggregation are facilitated through IsThereAnyDeal, which lists the game under the ID `brain-please-don-t`. ### Language and Web Presence The work is produced and presented in the English language, as confirmed by its metadata on Steam. This linguistic classification applies to the game's interface, audio, and text content. An associated web presence for the title is maintained at the URL https://critique-gaming.com, which is tagged with the English language qualifier. This website serves as a secondary reference point for the game, complementing the primary data found on the Steam platform. ### Data Provenance and References The factual data regarding "Brain Please Don't" is sourced primarily from the Steam platform, with specific retrieval dates ranging from September 8, 2023, to June 10, 2025. Additional verification comes from specialized databases such as RAWG (retrieved September 12, 2023), Lutris (retrieved September 17, 2023), and GamerProfiles (retrieved May 17, 2024). The consistency of the Steam Application ID 1324360 across these diverse sources validates the accuracy of the entity's profile. The data reflects a comprehensive aggregation of the game's technical and commercial attributes as recorded by these digital repositories. ## References 1. Steam 2. GameSpot 3. Q124398839