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A jam submission

Paycheck ManagementView game page

Manage your economy and happiness
Submitted by Criticarl — 3 hours, 10 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Narrative#31442.7463.500
Creativity#32483.5304.500
Enjoyment#41013.0403.875
Artwork#50502.9423.750
Audio#51132.6483.375

Ranked from 8 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How does your game fit the theme?
The game is built entirely around a countdown system. Players receive a paycheck at fixed time intervals, and every decision must be made before the timer resets. At the same time, a separate countdown tracks inflation, increasing costs and pressure over time. This creates constant urgency, where managing money, happiness, and risk is all tied to timing and planning around these countdowns.

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(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
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Comments

(+1)

Hidden gem for sure, devs should continue to develop this game!

(+1)

Being able to go minus and be happy is such a positive mindset. Great game

Submitted(+1)

really nice art and music, you somehow made managing money an actually fun game

Submitted(+1)

This is great! Super solid core gameplay loop.

Submitted(+1)

Hidden gem right here! Love how random the narrative gets and makes you think of the best decisions to do with your money