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Don't Get Fired! is a single player survival role playing game with a business theme. It was developed by QuickTurtle Co., Ltd. and was released on July 9, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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67%Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews
gameplay43 positive mentions
monetization189 negative mentions

  • Unique and engaging concept with relatable and humorous scenarios about workplace culture.
  • Addictive and good time killer; balances frustration and fun well for many players.
  • Minimal intrusion from ads; option to remove ads at low cost supports developer; cute pixel art style.
  • High randomness in promotions and firing leading to frustrating progression, especially at lower levels.
  • Early game grind is slow; making money without watching ads is nearly impossible which further drags gameplay.
  • Bug issues cause unresponsiveness to taps on coworkers or tasks, sometimes forcing restarts and resulting in unfair firings.
  • monetization

    219 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, 1% neutral mentions, 86% negative mentions

    The game heavily relies on ads for in-game currency, especially early on, making watching ads almost necessary to progress at a reasonable pace. Although ads are generally short, well-timed, and sometimes optional through the "part-time job" feature integrated humorously into gameplay, many users find their frequency excessive and progression grindy without them. A low-cost "no ads" purchase effectively removes all ads and improves the experience, but free players face frequent interruptions and slow advancement without ad viewing or microtransactions.

    • “There's an in-game purchase option of "no ads" (for USD 0.99) that really removes all ads, which is great. Besides the regular ads, in the free version you can watch an ad as a side job for extra cash. With the no ads mode, the side job simply gives you the money directly.”
    • “I bought 2x pension and no ads so long ago I almost forgot they're a paid feature. I'm finally at the role of vice president and on my 217th company!”
    • “❤️ The microtransactions aren't really needed, but it is so nice that it is an option.”
    • “Not to mention, you'd have no choice but to use the bonuses with ads unless you want to take ages to progress in the game.”
    • “There is way too much grinding and way too many ads, given the fact we can watch ads for coins.”
    • “The gameplay isn't good or interesting enough to be worth 1) watching many ads, 2) grinding for hours on end with, frankly, poorly explained and overall crappy game mechanics or 3) losing your progress with that grind because you didn't log in to the game within the last 24 hours.”
  • gameplay

    137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally simple, slow-paced, and heavily reliant on chance, which divides opinion; some find it addicting and a unique satire of workplace culture, while others criticize its repetitive mechanics, frustrating randomness, and slow progression. Players appreciate the humor, low ad frequency, and management elements, but many feel the game lacks depth, variety, and meaningful player control, with some citing progression setbacks and unclear mechanics as major drawbacks. Overall, it serves well as a casual time-waster but may struggle to hold interest for those seeking engaging, strategic gameplay.

    • “The game has some fun mechanics that can take getting used to, and using some ad bonuses is needed just to start, but the game quickly picks up with fun strategy and work management that feels rewarding and makes you excited to finally pass the next goal!”
    • “Just the fact that overworking is a main mechanic is itself funny. Managing the health and the work you have done is an extremely fun and stressful but not at all tiring experience.”
    • “*Cough* anyways yeah, I like the progression, the dialogue is funny, the mechanics are simple, there's enough going on that it doesn't become boring but its not too complicated either, so it's kind of relaxing, if you don't get frustrated with RNG (I personally don't, it feels more realistic). A good game to pass the time and maybe lift your mood with its humor.”
    • “Good idea, bad mechanics. It's fun for a little, until you have to go back to intern for one of one hundred reasons, which is fun, but annoying when all it takes is a misclick and it erases over an hour of progress. Not to mention the upgrades don't really feel like they help much. While the game tries to be so realistic, it's almost easier to get promoted in real life. Do some work on mechanics please.”
    • “The concept of the game is pretty good; however, the actual gameplay is beyond horrible. In the beginning, you apply like 15 times before you even get hired and start the game. Then once hired, no matter what you do, you get fired.”
    • “The gameplay isn't good or interesting enough to be worth: 1) watching many ads, 2) grinding for hours on end with frankly, poorly explained and overall crappy game mechanics, or 3) losing your progress with that grind because you didn't log in to the game within the last 24 hours.”
  • humor

    63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in this game is widely praised for its clever, satirical take on job struggles, with many players finding the quirky reasons for getting fired amusing and the dialogue witty and relatable. Its dark, ironic humor combined with cute pixel art and funny animations make it an enjoyable, lighthearted experience that often lifts players' moods despite occasional frustration. While some find the humor addictive and engaging, others note that repetitive gameplay can dampen the comedic impact over time.

    • “A mix of text-based humor and cute pixel animations make it easy to play this for hours.”
    • “The advertisement as a part-time job gig in the game is a funny way of getting that extra ad revenue flowing, and in general, the humour of the game does well to mask its flaws.”
    • “The reasons for getting fired are pretty funny.”
  • grinding

    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in this game is widely described as excessively long, repetitive, and tedious, often requiring constant ad-watching or microtransactions to progress at a reasonable pace. While some find the grind relaxing or addictive, many reviewers criticize the slow, luck-based advancement and frustrating mechanics that make progression feel unfair and unrewarding. Overall, grinding is a core but polarizing element, contributing to the game's appeal for some but causing boredom and frustration for others.

    • “Overall, this game is too grindy and too repetitive.”
    • “At first the game is somewhat enjoyable because the progression is fair and you have something to do, but in the late game it becomes boring. It takes so long to get a promotion, and the game is just meaningless—grind for hours then get fired for some odd reason and repeat. It's tedious and frustrating, having to climb back to where you were before then get fired again.”
    • “The gameplay isn't interesting enough to be worth 1) watching many ads, 2) grinding for hours on end with poorly explained and overall crappy mechanics, or 3) losing your progress because you didn't log in within 24 hours.”
  • graphics

    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    52% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The game features charming pixel/8-bit graphics that evoke nostalgia and complement its simple, retro aesthetic. While many users appreciate the cute and consistent art style, some note it feels old or lacking in variety. Overall, the graphics effectively enhance the game's quirky and challenging atmosphere despite minor graphical issues.

    • “Good gameplay, fun 8-bit graphics that give an original feel instead of the typical minimalist graphics developers pump out these days.”
    • “The art style is cute (reminds me a lot of Mother 3), the quips are very funny, and the gameplay is pretty simple.”
    • “Honestly it's just a really solid game; that art style is cool and consistent.”
    • “There are also some new graphical issues.”
    • “Terrible game, completely pointless, awful graphics.”
    • “Beside the graphic, it's a mess.”
  • story

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The story is generally seen as lacking depth and detail, often described as repetitive and linear with minimal plot development. While some players appreciate the game's concept and addictive gameplay, many desire a richer narrative, more varied activities, and clearer objectives to avoid feeling aimless. Overall, the story aspect is considered underdeveloped and in need of more engaging content and side quests.

    • “Great RPG/sim game with a great twist on the story.”
    • “Played this long ago but never got far and decided to re-download it after pretty much finishing the main mission of Workemon, and I just want to say quick turtle thank you for making games that have actual care put into them, in a world where most mobile games are cash grabs and ad hell.”
    • “This game is great and I really enjoyed it, I like the concept of it and the storyline but I don't think I can give it a full 5 stars until it's made more clear of what you're meant to do when it stops you from clicking on someone to do some of their work.”
    • “There are so many things that are boring in this game but I am mentioning only the bigger ones: 4) There should be an actual story, not just sitting in one place and tapping.”
    • “The story sucks and it just leaves you wandering if you did something wrong when starting the game.”
    • “Basically there is nothing to do in the game. This game is made to earn money through ads. There is no gameplay, no plot, no story, nothing seriously. Waste of time and space. Not recommended at all.”
  • stability

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is generally fun but suffers from frequent stability issues, including random glitches with tapping, freezing during critical moments, sound cutting out, and unresponsive controls. These bugs often disrupt gameplay, cause frustration, and sometimes prevent progress.

    • “The game is overall very fun and challenging; my only problem with it is how the tapping you have to do to get tasks glitches out and stops working at random times, which then gets you fired.”
    • “During the speed mode when the boss visits, it freezes and you can no longer even click the people, and it definitely lags.”
    • “The game freezes and goes silent suddenly; effects and progress don't work, and I can't click anything.”
  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The game's music design is minimalistic, featuring no background music except on the main menu and during certain events, which some players find immersive while others feel it makes the game dull. Users also note issues with ads causing silence and difficulties in restoring sound without restarting the game. Overall, the lack of continuous music adds to the office atmosphere but may reduce engagement for some players.

    • “I like the lack of music; it really makes me feel like I'm in an office.”
    • “It has nice background noises, and the only music is when the president comes, which I enjoy.”
    • “On the main menu and during the president's arrival, music plays, adding atmosphere to the game.”
    • “For example, there's no music (except on the main menu and when the president comes), which makes the game a little boring.”
    • “For example, once you have an ad the game goes completely silent and you can't turn the music back on unless you come out of the game and go back in to it.”
    • “Background music eats up the brain.”
  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the game's quirky and heartwarming nature, highlighting its emotional impact through charming details and wholesome moments. Despite its theme of job struggles in Korea, it delivers uplifting and smile-inducing experiences, enhanced by thoughtful touches like inspiring quotes.

    • “I'm playing this game again after a couple of years and I still adore its quirkiness and the emotional response.”
    • “It's a really cute game, with heartwarming quotes during the loading screen.”
    • “It has good attention to detail on the little things that make you smile and somehow, it's pretty wholesome too, despite being about you struggling to get a job in Korea. Without their little facts, I wouldn't have known that their market was so bad!”
  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability due to its funny and catchy gimmick, making it enjoyable to revisit. However, its replay value is largely dependent on luck, which may impact the overall experience for some players.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is hindered by frustrating mechanics that can force players to replay early stages due to a high chance of failure unrelated to their performance. This unpredictability negatively impacts the overall experience.

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Play Times

4h Median play time
4h Average play time
3-5h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs
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Don't Get Fired! is a survival role playing game with business theme. Common tags for Don't Get Fired! include free to play and stylized.

Don't Get Fired! is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Don't Get Fired!.

Don't Get Fired! was released on July 9, 2015.

Don't Get Fired! was developed by QuickTurtle Co., Ltd..

Don't Get Fired! has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Don't Get Fired! for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Don't Get Fired! is a single player game.

Similar games include Idle Fitness Gym Tycoon - Game, From Zero to Hero: Idle Life, Gold and Goblins - Idle Miner, Workemon, Idle Space Company and others.