Gaze in Games released an official announcement trailer for Shady Job, a new co-op adventure game coming to PC via Steam [1, 2].
The title introduces a dark comedic premise to the cooperative gaming genre, blending construction simulation with criminal concealment. By combining mundane labor with high-stakes mafia demands, the developers aim to create a tension-filled experience for players working together.
In the game, players embody construction workers who have been tasked by the mafia to get rid of a body [1]. The core gameplay loop requires players to build a towering skyscraper while simultaneously burying the body in concrete [2]. However, the trailer suggests that the task may be more complicated than a simple burial, warning players to beware of a body that may not be gone [2].
MSN Entertainment said that players will embody construction workers tasked by the mafia to get rid of a body [1]. The announcement trailer highlights the collaborative nature of the adventure, emphasizing the shared goal of completing the skyscraper, and keeping the criminal activity hidden from view.
The game will be available on Steam, targeting PC users who enjoy cooperative mechanics and unconventional narratives [1, 2]. Gaze in Games has not yet released a specific launch date, but the trailer serves as the first official look at the game's visual style and primary objectives.
“Build a towering skyscraper, bury the body in concrete, and beware of the body that may not be gone.”
Shady Job enters a growing market of 'job simulator' games that use absurd or illegal premises to drive cooperative gameplay. By linking a creative construction goal with a stealth-based cleanup objective, the game attempts to differentiate itself through narrative irony and high-stakes teamwork.
