Cine Tracer
Early access since Sep 2018
Cine Tracer is a realistic cinematography simulator. The player operates real world based cameras, sets up lights, and directs talent/actors in stunning next gen environments created in Unreal Engine 4.
69% positive · 471 reviews
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In early access, content planned but development status unclear
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In early access, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
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Steam $89.99
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Evaluation
Cine Tracer has been in Early Access since September 28, 2018 and remains there today — it has never reached a 1.0 release. The developer, Matt Workman, maintained a fairly active update cadence throughout 2022, shipping feature updates roughly every one to three months (adding MetaHumans, vehicles, clothing, animations, and an FBX importer). The last update posted was on April 21, 2023, which included a small map addition and a bug fix. In that same post, the developer informally mentioned that a new Unreal Engine 5 version of Cine Tracer is in development — and the current store page reinforces this by stating that purchasing this app will also grant access to Cine Tracer 2 for free, indicating a sequel is planned. However, no updates of any kind have been published since April 21, 2023 — a significant gap compared to the developer's previously active posting pattern. The original game remains unfinished (no 1.0 launch), the UE5 sequel has not shipped, and there has been no communication about the current state of either project. This combination of announced future plans and extended developer silence makes the outlook uncertain.
Evidence
Developer informally confirms a new Unreal Engine 5 version of Cine Tracer is in development, noting a previous attempt didn't ship but the new version looks promising. This is the last developer communication on record.
Major update v0.7.5 adds MetaHuman characters and upgrades the engine to Unreal Engine 4.27.2.
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Developer
Publisher
Cinematography Database
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Purchasing Cine Tracer (this app) will also for give you Cine Tracer 2 for free.
Cine Tracer is a realistic cinematography simulator designed by cinematographer Matt Workman of Cinematography Database. The player uses real world based film equipment equipment to photograph and light realistic environments made in Unreal Engine 4.
Cine Tracer Early Release is a Single Player "Open World / Sandbox" experience where players are free create whatever types of scenes, sets, lighting setups they can dream up.
Cine Tracer is a realistic cinematography simulator designed by cinematographer Matt Workman of Cinematography Database. The player uses real world based film equipment equipment to photograph and light realistic environments made in Unreal Engine 4.
Cine Tracer Early Release is a Single Player "Open World / Sandbox" experience where players are free create whatever types of scenes, sets, lighting setups they can dream up.
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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