Day Off

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Day Off is a single player casual platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by PONOS and was released on December 13, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"I've had enough. I'm taking the Day Off!!"

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 2,249 reviews

humor182 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Simple and easy to pick up and play, making it a great casual time killer.
Humorous and entertaining dialogue/texts from the boss add charm and fun to the gameplay.
No intrusive ads, allowing uninterrupted gameplay and a pleasant user experience.

Lacks depth and content variety—no upgrade system, power-ups, or customization options leading to repetitive gameplay.
Controls can be frustrating due to lack of a forward tilt option and sensitivity inconsistencies.
The game becomes impossible or overly difficult at higher levels (e.g., after reaching Heaven), with the boss speeding up too much and no progression beyond certain points.

humor
182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring hilarious dialogues, funny boss interactions, and amusing sound effects that create a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. While some find the humor repetitive over time, most players appreciate the clever, relatable jokes and funny concepts like rocket-powered office chairs, making it a fun and entertaining casual game.
- “The music is awesome and the dialogue is hilarious, like when the player says "cool!" in response to his boss telling him this will be on his record.”
- “Hilarious text messages, minimal and non-intrusive ads, and complex trick mechanics all summed up into a simple control scheme.”
- “It's funny it's fun it's perfect i just love this game i love that there are texts and that the boss follows u with his whole desk... and i love that”
monetization
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
32%
The game is highly praised for its lack of ads and absence of intrusive monetization, providing pure, uninterrupted gameplay. Most users appreciate the ad-free experience as a major positive, though a few mention recent updates have introduced some ads. Overall, the monetization approach is minimal to non-existent, favoring simplicity and player enjoyment.
- “No upgrades, no ads, no monetization of any kind, just simple gameplay.”
- “Great offline time waster, this game is perfect for road trips or long car rides, no glitches, no pointless microtransactions, no ads, pure perfected fun.”
- “No microtransactions, simple fun game.”
- “2025 edit: the ads have taken over.”
- “New update is very aggressive with ads.”
- “I remember playing this game about a year ago, and it was awesome, but now, it's not even fun anymore, and there are too many ads!”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
36%
8%
The gameplay is praised for being simple, unique, and highly addictive, with smooth mechanics and well-executed physics that make it enjoyable and engaging. While some find the content repetitive and suggest additional features, most appreciate the lack of intrusive ads or monetization and commend its humor, accessibility, and fast-paced yet easy-to-learn control scheme. Overall, it is described as a delightful time-killer with clever trick mechanics and a fresh, fun experience.
- “Just the best, I cannot say how delightful it is in such a small package of a game, beautiful aesthetics, and simple yet heart-racing gameplay that is addictive. I will recommend it to literally anyone and everyone trying to escape mundane boredom.”
- “I've never played anything like it before, it has a very unique gameplay; not to mention doing flips in the air changes what the voice says. I got a "super incredible!!!" If I could rate this 1-100, it would be a 98. Other than the voice being kinda annoying, the game is wonderful and deserves 5 stars.”
- “An enjoyable, creative and unique gameplay experience.”
- “The content here can be fairly repetitive, and the gameplay is shallow with controls that stop working at high speed, which is frustrating.”
- “A simple game that breaks your boredom with mechanics that are easy to learn but hard to master.”
- “While the overall mechanics are pretty well done and enjoyable, the gameplay can get repetitive.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
23%
12%
The graphics are generally praised for their charming, simple, and enjoyable artwork, contributing positively to the game's fun and addictive nature. While not cutting-edge or highly detailed, they are considered fitting for the game's style and enhance the overall experience without detracting from gameplay. Some users note they are basic or average, but this does not diminish the game's appeal.
- “Just the best, I cannot say how delightful it is in such a small package of a game—beautiful aesthetics and simple yet heart-racing gameplay that is well... addictive. I will recommend it to literally anyone and everyone trying to escape mundane office boredom.”
- “A very fun game with amazing graphics. Great job developers, keep going!”
- “But the graphics are what make the game look as good as it does.”
- “Graphics suck and you can't upgrade anything.”
- “It is an awesome game but it could have more controls and better graphics.”
- “It's not a 3D shooter so you don't need that kind of graphics.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The music in the game is widely praised for being fun, engaging, and enhancing the overall experience, with many users describing it as awesome and enjoyable. It complements the humorous dialogue and lively atmosphere, although a few mention the music becoming repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that players love.
- “The music is awesome and the dialogue is hilarious, like when the player says 'cool!' in response to his boss telling him this will be on his record.”
- “The dialogue is hilarious, the music is awesome, and the backgrounds are amazing; by far the best game I have ever played!”
- “Love the music and how it announces your high score to the rest of the people playing the game.”
- “I really like the concept, it's a fun game, but it gets repetitive after a while, and the music is the same everything.”
- “The only thing that could make this game better is music and character skins and maybe boosters.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The story is praised for being fun, engaging, and humorous, with players appreciating the dialogue and overall plot. However, some users feel it could be enhanced with more missions, quests, and additional content to deepen the narrative experience.
- “Extremely fun, no bugs, love the storyline!”
- “Very funny story.”
- “Very nice, needs more story too.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its solid stability with no glitches or technical issues reported. Players appreciate the smooth, uninterrupted experience, making it an ideal choice for offline play during trips.
- “Overall, the game is well coded with no glitches yet, and I think the developers did very well overall.”
- “Great offline time waster, this game is perfect for road trips or long car rides, no glitches, no pointless microtransactions, no ads, pure perfected fun.”
- “It doesn't have any glitches but it is kind of hard on Heaven.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers enjoyable gameplay with good replay value, though it would benefit from additional features to enhance long-term engagement.