4–6 hours (first run), 2–3 hours (experienced).
| Zone | Risk Level | Main Resources | Special Feature | |------|------------|----------------|------------------| | | Low | Cardboard, cans, rags | Safe sleeping (no raids) | | Subway Tunnels | Medium | Bottles, change, rats | Faction: Sleepers | | Downtown Alley (new) | High | Electronics, meds | Faction: Dump Rats | | Mission Shelter | Low | Food, clothes, bible | Faction: Priests | | Dumpster Row | Medium | Food scraps, chemicals | Crafting station | | Construction Site | High | Tools, copper wire | Night guard patrol | | Rooftop Garden | Locked (requires ladder) | Herbs, clean water | Mental health boost | Tip: The Downtown Alley has a 25% chance of a "Cop Sweep" event – leave before turn 15 or face arrest. 5. Daily Loop: Actions & Energy Each day is divided into 3 turns (Morning, Afternoon, Night). You have 10 Action Points (AP) per turn. The Bum -v0.8.3 Beta- By JTStudio
Developer: JTStudio Version: 0.8.3 Beta Platform: PC (Windows / Linux via Wine) / Ren'Py Engine Genre: Survival Simulation / Management / Dark Humor 1. Introduction & Game Overview The Bum is a gritty, turn-based survival simulator where you control a homeless individual trying to survive, thrive, and ultimately escape the streets. Unlike many "hobo simulators," this game leans into resource management, risk/reward choices, mental health, and faction reputation. 4–6 hours (first run), 2–3 hours (experienced)
8/10 – expect to die or go insane your first 3 attempts. Guide last updated for v0.8.3 Beta. Report bugs directly to JTStudio on Itch.io or Patreon. Daily Loop: Actions & Energy Each day is
Failed Academic – easier access to crafting recipes early. 4. The Map & Zones (v0.8.3) There are 7 accessible zones (unlocked as you progress):