Layoff Simulator
Couldn't resist this little side project in the moments between working on my team's GMTK project. Enjoy the totally real experience of being a game dev in 2026.
The Game
You're pretty sure they're calling you into this meeting because you're about to be laid off. Practice counting down and cooling off before you do something you'll regret. Your (previous) employer is not known for their understanding. Godspeed, my friends.
Controls
Use your mouse to hover red dialogue options to start typing smart remarks. Left Click to send it on the live chirp, but beware: they really don't want you to and they will take away all of your severance pay if you keep doing it.
Disclaimer
Any people or faceless corporate entities in this work of satire are fictional and do not represent any real entity with legal standing and a right to sue.
Credits
The Game - Rotem Ganel (@duckrow)
Attributions
"The Man" 3D Model - Keerooz
Atkinson Hyperlegible Font - Braille Institute of America, Inc.
| Published | 8 days ago |
| Status | Prototype |
| Platforms | HTML5 |
| Author | duck |
| Genre | Simulation, Visual Novel |
| Tags | Game Maker's Toolkit Jam, Mouse only, No AI, satire |
| Content | No generative AI was used |

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