LOW VALUE JOB

LOW VALUE JOB

弥生開発 / YAYOI KAIHATSU · January 11, 2026 · Time Management, Immersive Sim, Casual, Puzzle, PvP

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LOW VALUE JOB price by region

LOW VALUE JOB costs $2.69 in Georgia (USD), £3.39 in the United Kingdom, $3.99 in the United States, €3.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$4.99 in Canada, A$5.95 in Australia, NZ$5.99 in New Zealand, R$13.79 in Brazil and zł17.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest LOW VALUE JOB offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $2.69 $2.69 — 1
United Kingdom £3.39 £3.39 — 1
United Statesyour region $3.99 $3.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €3.99 €3.99 — 1
Canada CA$4.99 CA$4.99 — 1
Australia A$5.95 A$5.95 — 1
New Zealand NZ$5.99 NZ$5.99 — 1
Brazil R$13.79 R$13.79 — 1
Poland zł17.99 zł17.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About LOW VALUE JOB

✦ AI summary

LOW VALUE JOB is a dystopian work simulation where you sort scattered mechanical parts by type in a dimly lit future workspace, with the philosophical twist that quitting whenever you choose is considered the true ending. The game offers meditative repetition with optional multiplayer competition and ghost presences of other workers, designed as an atmospheric escape for those who find peace in quiet, monotonous labor.

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 date
  • In 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.

LOW VALUE JOB — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Online co-op
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

LOW VALUE JOB is a deceptively engaging sorting simulator that starts out feeling tedious and monotonous but gradually becomes oddly satisfying and even competitive as players develop skill and speed. Players praise its meditative, lo-fi appeal for casual play and background entertainment, though it's wrapped in a bleak, dystopian tone that may not appeal to everyone; the main criticisms involve limited multiplayer population and minor control options.

Recommended Jan 22, 2026
I’ve never been so torn between hating and loving a game. And I don’t know how to deal with that or how it really makes me feel. At all! It’s like I don’t like it, it’s just as the store page promises. Dystopian, depressing, tedious. But at the same time, the sorting has something nice and soothing. Something brainless and care-free. Something that always says, I want to go do one more round. Only to be fed up again and leave after one or a few rounds, thinking I cannot do this for 90 minutes to reach the 5k parts sort, dear lord. And then a few days pass, and it’s like, hmm, I feel like sorting again. Madness, absolute madness! My very first time, I only lasted 16 minutes till I was like, " Nope, I’m out”. The second time, I lasted two rounds (about 8 minutes). And I still want to go back in and do a few sortings again, just not right now or right away. So, I’m not ruling out that I’ll never go back in, but maybe not as much as in some other games. I know. It’s weird. And so far, my only real pet peeve is that the keyboard only supports QWERTY, making it hard for me, an AZERTY user, to use the key bindings to quickly sort. And I cannot help but wonder: if it were tailored to my…
16 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 12, 2026
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.
5 found this helpful
Recommended May 24, 2026
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.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 14, 2026
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.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 31, 2026
I've spent 3.4 hours doing worst things.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 4, 2026
Reminds me of back when i went to china

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