Press release

Solo Developer Reinvents the Office Tycoon: ‘Project Manager SIM’ Demo Comes to Steam on May 20

Inspired by real-world office struggles, Project Manager SIM forces you to balance team burnout, chaotic client contracts, and upper management's shifting moods. In this game, perfect plans fall apart, deadlines get missed, and your biggest threat to a successful product launch might just be a broken coffee machine in the office kitchen. Project manager SIM is a unique management strategy game whose free demo launches on Steam on May 20, 2026.
 

Following a recent playtest, the developer has implemented a wave of community-driven updates and fixes just in time for the demo release.
 

Key Features:

  • Active top-down WASD Management:  Walk the office floor, talk to your team, and use active management skills right from your character's desk.

  • The Human Element: Every developer, QA, or designer has unique traits. Build your team wisely - don't seat toxic employees next to others, and make sure different personalities don't clash.

  • Deadlines and Chaos: Keep an eye on the clock and handle sudden client tickets. Remember, you don't get paid for overdue projects.

  • Survival in the Corporate Ladder: Earn loyalty points with your boss to upgrade the office, negotiate with difficult clients, and try to get that well-deserved salary raise.

Project Manager SIM is headed for an early access PC release in 2026. The free demo will be available on Steam starting May 20.