Developer: 弥生開発 / YAYOI KAIHATSU
At a glance
40 Steam reviews rate it “Positive” (90% positive). Released on January 11, 2026 by 弥生開発 / YAYOI KAIHATSU. Current price: $1.99.
Description
LOW VALUE JOB is a dystopian job simulation game.
A single, mind-numbingly simple task awaits you: sorting scattered parts on a desk by type.
Bolts of various lengths. Nuts. Washers.
Your job is to pick them up one by one, examine them carefully, and place them in the correct category.
This game offers nothing but atmosphere and labor. There is no story.
Would you like to experience the emptiness of endless part-sorting in a dimly lit future?
Features
Mindful Immersion: A simple parts-sorting action that lets you tune out the world.
Ghost Presence: In single-player mode, share your progress to feel the faint presence of other workers.
Competitive Sorting: Online multiplayer for up to 8 players. Compete for speed and precision.
Subtle Interaction: Send "Deep Breaths" or "Throat Clearing" voice lines to your opponents.
Office Evolution: Watch your workspace transform as you progress.
Co-op Mode: Co-op mode for up to 64 players (Early Access)
The True Ending
The world we offer is an escape from the complex, grueling decisions of reality; a quiet space for those who find peace in quiet, monotonous work. At first, players focus intensely on identifying the parts. As they habituate, their minds begin to wander, creating space for various reflections.
If you find yourself thinking, "I want to do something else," then that is your cue to stop. To quit the game and start something else is the True Ending. Regardless of the number of parts sorted, that person has reached the conclusion.
Who Is This Game For?
The design of this game—requiring players to perform endless, repetitive tasks—is certainly not for everyone. However, I truly believe that the unique atmosphere and the sensations it evokes will resonate deeply with a certain audience.
I highly recommend this game to those who find peace in solitary, monotonous work, as well as those looking for a simple, casual competition to enjoy with friends.
Streaming & Content Creation
We warmly welcome gameplay videos, live streams, reviews, and other content featuring LOW VALUE JOB.
Both individuals and organizations are free to monetize their content, including ad revenue, memberships, and donations.
No prior permission is required—please simply follow the terms of the platform you use and applicable laws.
Download links for available image assets have been posted in the community thread. Please feel free to use them if needed.
Information for Streamers
This game is a task-based work simulation, so the on-screen visuals may not change significantly over time.
In Single-Player mode, the ending is triggered after sorting 5,000 parts.
Reaching the ending is expected to take approximately 90 minutes.
Please note: the ending is placed as a stopping point only and does not include a narrative or story elements.
“It’s Okay to Stop” — Our Recommendation
The work this game offers is not for everyone.
If you feel it’s not a good fit for you, please don’t force yourself to continue—it's perfectly okay to stop playing.
We understand that streamers and content creators may find it harder to step away mid-play.
To viewers as well, we kindly ask that you respect and support the courage it takes to say, “Yeah… let’s stop here.”
User Information Displayed In-Game
On leaderboards:
A unique user ID (sequential), score, and score update dateIn single-player mode:
A unique user ID (sequential), score, and score update timestamp
(Only the latest 20 entries worldwide are retained)During online matches:
A unique user ID (sequential), score, and connection quality with the server (rated on a 5-level scale)In general:
No arbitrary text or voice input provided by users is used.
Violence and Sensitive Content
There is no blood, gore, or direct violence in the game; however, it includes some suggestive elements or atmospheric cues that imply violence for thematic purposes.
Disclaimer About the Nature of the Game
LOW VALUE JOB is a work of fiction.
Its portrayal of parts sorting as a “low-value” or “meaningless” job is strictly a narrative device within the game’s dystopian setting. We do not intend to diminish or devalue the real-world work performed by professionals involved in parts sorting or related tasks.
The developer has previously worked in parts-sorting roles in a professional capacity and acknowledges that such work is both necessary and meaningful in real-world contexts.
Part sorting is often an undervalued line of work, and I truly hope that affordable tools to support it will become more widely available.
About Gifting
We don’t particularly recommend gifting this game to friends.
As the developer, we’re of course grateful for the gesture.
However, it may unintentionally take away one of the few remaining choices left to the people in this world: the choice to begin on their own, and the choice to stop on their own.
If you don’t mind, we would truly appreciate it if you could simply and quietly recommend the store page instead.
Supported languages: english, simplified chinese, japanese
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Description and screenshots are provided by the publisher via the Steam Store page.
System Requirements
Windows
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or equivalen
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / Intel Iris Xe or equivalent
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 1 GB available space
User Reviews
A simple but somewhat exceptional game, with a handful of unexpected mechanics. Progressing changes the way the game is played, from manual sorting to clicker and then to something diffent. A rather unique addition to the vast and ever growing armada of short games.
The game's tone is a bit more than just a relaxing sorting game - expect some bleak and sinister overtone, with a hint of humor. Not many players found in multiplayer, even though there are multiple modes to play.
Sadly, no invert y-axis setting, but thats kind of a forgivable offense. Worth trying, recommended.
I've spent 3.4 hours doing worst things.
stupidly I love this game. I played this when I'm bored and somehow I felt less bored by the end of it. There's a small depth to the game that actually adds up to your perception of how you see the length of the bolts.
Game is really good to play when you chatting with someone too, I can see myself probably streaming this game when chatting.
Sorting parts, boring right? WRONG!
At first it feels tedious, dull and monotonous, but that's the point. Its a low value job! After a few sorts though, you've got nuts and washers down. Then you can tell the difference between the 12mm bolts and the 6mm bolts. Next thing you know you're a sorting savant. Now its all about speed baby. Take that to the ranked online matches and you've got an competitive game! Plus its relaxing to just lean back, throw on some lofi music and sort parts on your own time.
Additional Information
| Developer | 弥生開発 / YAYOI KAIHATSU |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | January 11, 2026 |
| User reviews | 90% positive (40) |