Dead End Job

September 19, 2019 Ant Workshop Ltd Headup Games
Shooter Strategy Indie Arcade
PS4 Linux PC iOS XONE Switch
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Dead End Job merges the frantic, addictive, highly replayable gameplay of a procedurally generated twin-stick shooter with the iconic look of a 90s cartoon.

You take on the role of a worker at Ghoul-B-Gone – the #1 experts in paranormal pest control. Ghosts are captured using a tug-of-war mechanic and every ghost you catch, citizen rescued, and job completed is added to the client’s bill.

Every week in-game you’re competing against the company golden boy to be named “Employee of the Week" based on the amount of money you earned the company.

Have you got what it takes to be the best at putting pests to rest?
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Release Date September 19, 2019
Developer Ant Workshop Ltd
Publisher Headup Games
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Kids
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