Hardwork Simulator (2021)

Developer: Mandinga
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 26 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a lighthearted and comical typing game where you frantically smash keys to fend off stickmen while pretending to work.

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What players say

Players enjoy this as a cheap, silly typing game where you pretend to work to fool your boss or teacher, but many say it runs out of content in under 30 minutes.

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