SpreadCheat promises to be an unusual throwback game that stands out from the rest.
Created by Games People Play and Rubarb, this upcoming puzzle game lets players dive into an Excel-like world where they creatively tweak numbers to help their company’s finances look stellar, even if it’s all just pretend. The vibe is like a mix of Windows 3.11 nostalgia and mid-’80s computer graphics, with players stepping into the shoes of a new employee tasked with some sneaky spreadsheet tricks. While this would be totally illegal in real life, here it’s all about humor and fun. Yet, there’s a mystery: can players actually get busted for their creative accounting?
People sometimes wonder if we should laugh at things that aren’t right, even in games.
In this quirky game, there’s a version of Clippy, Microsoft’s old virtual helper, popping up to assist—or annoy—players. Who knows, maybe this time, Clippy will be a true ally! You can check out the demo for SpreadCheat on Steam now, or just add it to your wishlist and wait for its PC release in early 2025.
In a twist of fate, maybe you’ll find this game as addictively entertaining as a squirrel on a skateboard.
