LOW VALUE JOB

About the Game

LOW VALUE JOB is a dystopian job simulation game. Awaiting you is the ultimate in repetitive labor: sorting scattered parts by type. Bolts of various lengths, nuts, and washers. Your job is to pick them up one by one, observe them, and categorize them. In this dim future, will you immerse yourself in the sheer emptiness of parts sorting?

Features

• Mindful Immersion: A simple parts-sorting action that lets you tune out the world.

• Ghost Presence: In single-player mode, share your progress to feel the faint presence of other workers.

• Competitive Sorting: Online multiplayer for up to 8 players. Compete for speed and precision.

• Subtle Interaction: Send "Deep Breaths" or "Throat Clearing" voice lines to your opponents.

• Office Evolution: Watch your workspace transform as you progress.

The True Ending

The world we offer is an escape from the complex, grueling decisions of reality; a quiet space for those who find peace in quiet, monotonous work. At first, players focus intensely on identifying the parts. As they habituate, their minds begin to wander, creating space for various reflections.

If you find yourself thinking, "I want to do something else," then that is your cue to stop. To quit the game and start something else is the True Ending. Regardless of the number of parts sorted, that person has reached the conclusion.

Who Is This Game For?

The design of this game—requiring players to perform endless, repetitive tasks—is certainly not for everyone. However, I truly believe that the unique atmosphere and the sensations it evokes will resonate deeply with a certain audience.

I highly recommend this game to those who find peace in solitary, monotonous work, as well as those looking for a simple, casual competition to enjoy with friends.

Streaming & Content Creation

We warmly welcome gameplay videos, live streams, reviews, and other content featuring LOW VALUE JOB.

Both individuals and organizations are free to monetize their content, including ad revenue, memberships, and donations.

No prior permission is required—please simply follow the terms of the platform you use and applicable laws.

Download links for available image assets have been posted in the community thread. Please feel free to use them if needed.

Information for Streamers

This game is a task-based work simulation, so the on-screen visuals may not change significantly over time.

In Single-Player mode, the ending is triggered after sorting 5,000 parts.

Reaching the ending is expected to take approximately 90 minutes.

“It’s Okay to Stop” — Our Recommendation

The work this game offers is not for everyone.
If you feel it’s not a good fit for you, please don’t force yourself to continue—it's perfectly okay to stop playing.

We understand that streamers and content creators may find it harder to step away mid-play.
To viewers as well, we kindly ask that you respect and support the courage it takes to say, “Yeah… let’s stop here.”

User Information Displayed In-Game

• On leaderboards:
  A unique user ID (sequential), score, and score update date

• In single-player mode:
  A unique user ID (sequential), score, and score update timestamp
  (Only the latest 20 entries worldwide are retained)

• During online matches:
  A unique user ID (sequential), score, and connection quality with the server (rated on a 5-level scale)

• In general:
  No arbitrary text or voice input provided by users is used.

Violence and Sensitive Content

There is no blood, gore, or direct violence in the game; however, it includes some suggestive elements or atmospheric cues that imply violence for thematic purposes.

Disclaimer About the Nature of the Game

LOW VALUE JOB is a work of fiction.

Its portrayal of parts sorting as a “low-value” or “meaningless” job is strictly a narrative device within the game’s dystopian setting. We do not intend to diminish or devalue the real-world work performed by professionals involved in parts sorting or related tasks.

The developer has previously worked in parts-sorting roles in a professional capacity and acknowledges that such work is both necessary and meaningful in real-world contexts.

Part sorting is often an undervalued line of work, and I truly hope that affordable tools to support it will become more widely available.