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Job Simulator: Human Relations Is a Multiplayer Co-Op Spin on the 2016 VR Game
FarBridge and Owlchemy Labs are developing Job Simulator: Human Relations, a flat-screen PC co-op physics comedy game that spins off the 2016 VR title Job Simulator. Up to four players can work together to complete office tasks, manage resources, and survive workplace disasters in a parody of corporate life. The game, which shares the original's whimsical art style, is targeting an early 2028 launch on Steam.
Job Simulator: Human Relations refunds Kickstarter backers after receiving investment
Developer FarBridge has canceled the Kickstarter campaign for Job Simulator: Human Relations and will refund all backers due to receiving an investment from Enduring Games. CEO Patrick Curry stated the investment makes the crowdfunding unnecessary, though the campaign page will remain active for updates. The game will be a 4-player co-op, flat-screen experience on Steam, moving away from VR, and will still feature playtesting for player feedback.
Job Simulator: Human Relations skippar VR
Farbridge, in collaboration with Owlchemy Labs, has announced Job Simulator: Human Relations, a potential new entry in the Job Simulator series. Unlike its predecessors, this new title will not feature VR support and will instead focus on co-op and competitive gameplay for up to four players on standard screens. The project is currently seeking funding through a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $150,000, aiming for a release in early 2028.
Job Simulator Is Finally Giving Your VR Headset The Day Off
FarBridge has announced Job Simulator: Human Relations, a co-op VR game that expands the Job Simulator universe. The game is seeking crowdfunding via a Kickstarter campaign to raise $150,000 for development. This new title will allow up to four players to work together, navigating virtual workplaces and appeasing robot overlords.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Now Available
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a standalone VR experience from ICONIK and Bandai Namco, is now available for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR. This new entry expands the series' lore by delving into Dark Six's perspective, introducing new threats, puzzles, and characters. The game aims to provide the most immersive entry in the Little Nightmares series to date.
Dimensional Double Shift Sporelando Expansion Now Available
Owlchemy Labs has released the Sporelando dimension for their VR game Dimensional Double Shift. This new expansion adds a swampy suburban area with sentient mushrooms and living golf carts. Sporelando is available now for Meta Quest and Android devices for $4.99.
Crop Preview – Gritty Horror Farming Dripping with Atmosphere
Crop is a gritty horror farming simulator developed by Carbonara Games and published by 11 bit studios, blending farming sim elements with a dark, atmospheric narrative. Players manage a farm while investigating a mysterious and isolated village, drawing inspiration from titles like Twin Peaks and Dredge. The game emphasizes atmosphere, resource management, and a deep mystery narrative.
Former Halo Studios art director accuses studio of harassment
The former art director of a studio that worked on Halo has accused the company of harassment. The article also mentions a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche regarding common technical mishaps at industry events.
Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche
Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche shares a humorous anecdote about forgetting a recording device for the first-ever podcast at a major event. The interview also touches upon broader topics in game development.
How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytelling
This article discusses how game developers can win the 'attention war' by focusing on storytelling. It references a GDC chat with Andrew Eiche, CEO of Owlchemy Labs, who shared an anecdote about technical difficulties at a podcast recording.
Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche
Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche was interviewed on the Game Developer podcast at the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming. The discussion covered how the game industry adapts to unexpected circumstances and challenges faced by developers. The podcast is a bi-weekly series focused on game development lessons and strategies.
Cozy Puzzle Adventure Escape the Baby Alarm Steam Demo Live
A demo for the cozy puzzle adventure game Escape the Baby Alarm, focusing on the joys and chaos of early parenthood, is now available on Steam. The game features escape-room inspired challenges and aims to offer a calm and playable experience. The title is also planned for release on mobile devices.
Dimensional Double Shift Preview – Pack Your Bags for Sporelando!
Owlchemy Labs' Dimensional Double Shift is expanding to Sporelando on April 23rd for Meta Quest and Android XR. This preview highlights the game's controller-free hand tracking and absurd yet polished VR experience, with CEO Andrew Eiche aiming to achieve a 'Super Mario Galaxy' equivalent for VR. The Sporelando expansion will cost $4.99.
Dimensional Double Shift Sporelando Expansion Launching April 23
Owlchemy Labs is launching the Sporelando expansion for its VR title Dimensional Double Shift on April 23 for Meta Quest and Android XR. The expansion introduces a new suburban swamp setting where players control sentient fungi and engage in tasks like repairing bio-mechanical golf carts and serving local cuisine. CEO Andrew Eiche stated the dimension was inspired by the concept of 'Florida Man' being a sentient mushroom, blending the mundane with the absurd for chaotic co-op gameplay.