The algorithm operator thriller. Mental Break is a satirical choose-your-own-adventure with beautiful pixel art and a compelling choice-based narrative. Over 1500 choices to explore!

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Planned Release Date: May 2026

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About This Game

The Algorithm Operator Thriller

Welcome to Bigger Tech Corp!

You control the algorithm now. As our newest Engagement Lead, manipulate a lonely college freshman through his AI girlfriend. Surface notifications or bury them. Push him toward connection or let him doomscroll until 3am.

Hit your targets. Keep your supervisor happy. Try not to think about what you're doing to him.

But stay alert; Alice has her own agenda. And the deeper you dig into Bigger Tech, the more you'll realize: you might not be the one in control.

Gameplay

Make impossible choices. Every decision shapes Timmy's day—and his sanity. Surface his mom's missed call, or let the algorithm keep him scrolling? Push him to the party where he'll feel alienated, or let him stay home where he'll feel alone?

Balance two meters. Engagement keeps leadership happy. Sanity keeps Timmy functional. You can't maximize both.

Explore branching paths. Over 1,500 story nodes across 10+ days of gameplay. Every choice ripples—changing relationships, unlocking secrets, and determining which of multiple endings you reach.

Uncover the conspiracy. What is Bigger Tech really building? Why are so many desks empty? What happened to the last engagement lead?

Features

  • 1,500+ story nodes across 10+ in-game days with branching narratives

  • Choices that matter — relationships, secrets, and endings shift based on your decisions

  • Two original soundtracks — Nela's Score or Franco's Score, choose your emotional tone

  • Hand-crafted pixel art — environments and character portraits

  • 3-6hours per playthrough with high replayability

  • Multiple endings across four runs

  • Company Store — spend corporate credits on items that change gameplay

  • Always free — no purchases, no ads, no strings

Meet the Cast

Alice — Your AI partner. Helpful. Compliant. Always watching. Whose side is she really on?

Timmy — Your user. Lonely freshman. Anxious. Glued to his phone. He has no idea you exist.

Arthur — Your supervisor. Former idealist. Now he just wants you to hit your numbers.

Dina — Veteran lead. Seen too many empty desks. Knows things she might tell you.

Noam — IT. Keeps the servers running. Might give you access you shouldn't have.

A Game About the Feed

Who decides what you see? What does "engagement" really cost? When the algorithm optimizes for attention, who pays the price?

Coming May 2026. Game will always be free.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

AI was used in the coding of this game. Some placeholder assets are AI, but rest assured we have excellent human artists working hard to replace every asset with hand-made human art by release!

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel i3/Ryzen 3
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: NA
    • VR Support: No
    • Additional Notes: NA
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
    • Processor: 64-bit CPU
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: integrated graphics
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: NA
    • Additional Notes: NA
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
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