Downsizing.exe (2026)

Developer: RotHeartGames
Publisher: Midnight Rental Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A clinical, satirical simulation where you methodically approve layoffs under pressure to meet financial targets.

satiricalclinicaltensemethodicalcoldbureaucraticuncomfortable

What players say

Players praise the sharp corporate satire and dialogue, but opinions are split on whether the stressful balancing act and repetitive tasks are a clever part of the humor or just boring. Those who stick with it find the optimization rewarding, and post-demo updates have improved the gameplay.

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