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.

 

EARLY ALPHA.  IN DEVELOPMENT.  SOME AI-GENERATED PLACEHOLDER ASSETS.

ALL CREATIVE ASSETS WILL BE HUMAN MADE BY OFFICIAL STEAM RELEASE IN SUMMER 2026.

CURRENT DEMO:  FIRST DAY OF GAMEPLAY.  STAY TUNED FOR MORE.

 

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. Full game will have over 1000 story nodes across 9 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

  • 1000+ story nodes across 9 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
  • 3-6 hours 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.  Always watching. Whose side is she really on?

Timmy — Your user. Lonely freshman. 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 — A veteran engagement lead who has seen too many empty desks. 

Noam — The IT guy who keeps the servers running. Might give you access you shouldn't have.


  • Written and Developed by Keaton Lee
  • Art and Animation by Monika Wnek
  • Original Soundtrack (A-side) by Nela Ruiz
  • Sound Design and OST (B-side) by Franco Trincavelli
  • Graphic Design by Yota Yamashita

DISCORD

Game will always be free. No ads. No microtransactions.

Coming to Steam Summer 2026. Wishlist today.

More information

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