Pre-Shave

Pre-Shave

Saam Pahlavan · August 21, 2020 · Casual, Funny, Character Customization, Physics, Hack and Slash

Pre-Shave is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Very Positive90% · 59
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About Pre-Shave

✦ AI summary

Pre-Shave is a quirky narrative simulator where you help Saam prepare for a trip by shaving, grooming, and exploring his anxious thoughts through wacky physics-based gameplay. It stands out with its absurdist humor, unconventional controls, and surprisingly deep character moments wrapped around the mundane ritual of personal grooming.

Pre-Shave is a narrative shaving simulator game.

You play as Saam preparing to get ready for a trip. Explore the anxieties of his nervous mind, thwart your excessive body hair with the use of your powerful shaving gear, and don't forget to brush your teeth!

Features
  • Wacky physics with unique controls
  • "Realistic" shaving mechanics
  • Multiple gadgets to groom and clean with
  • Lots of body and facial hair for you to sculpt / personalize
  • Achievements to unlock your true hairy potential

NOTE: This is a very short game. If you get stuck try holding the phone up to your face.

Originally created for #WineJam 2019

Pre-Shave — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Pre-Shave is a light-hearted shaving simulation that players appreciate for its humorous physics, simple but engaging gameplay involving beard cuts and barbershop progression, and satisfying mechanics like unlocking new tools. Common complaints are minimal, though some note the sound design could be better, and the game has occasional performance concerns on certain systems. Players seem to find it worthwhile as a casual, amusing experience, particularly if they enjoy physics-based humor and barbershop management.

Recommended Feb 27, 2024
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Recommended Jun 10, 2026
Realistic simulation of shaving.
Recommended Apr 11, 2026
peak but destroyed my pc (my pc is made out of pvc pipes and cardboard)
Recommended Feb 1, 2026
I mean it's just a very short and amusing way to shave yourself in a funny way, while dealing with messed up physics (with purpose, that's the fun of the game)... but if you are enjoying to play around with hair and beard cuts, then I can suggest it to you all!
Recommended Nov 16, 2025
Игра 'Pre-Shave' – это увлекательный и затягивающий симулятор, в котором ты управляешь небольшим барбершопом. Смысл прост: брить клиентов так, чтобы они остались довольны! Звучит легко, но сложность растет с каждым уровнем. Нужно учитывать тип кожи, направление роста волос, и, конечно, настроение клиента. Графика простая, но приятная глазу, а вот звуковое сопровождение могло бы быть и лучше. Но геймплей перекрывает этот небольшой недостаток. Особенно радует система прокачки, позволяющая открывать новые инструменты и улучшать навыки мастера. Сначала ты бреешь новичков, потом переходишь к бородачам со сложными укладками. Иногда попадаются настоящие вредины, но именно это и делает игру интересной. Нужно быть внимательным и аккуратным, чтобы не порезать клиента и не потерять чаевые. В целом, 'Pre-Shave' – отличная игра, чтобы скоротать время. Она простая, но увлекательная, требующая внимания и аккуратности. Если вам нравятся казуальные симуляторы, то настоятельно рекомендую попробовать. Затягивает надолго!
Recommended Aug 11, 2025
Finally a game character that is as bad at shaving as I am.

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