Late Employment Ice Age

A light simulation game set during Japan's late employment ice age (late 1990s–early 2000s), following the job-hunting process and the first year after employment. The narrative is grounded in real experiences, stories from colleagues, and accounts shared online, depicting both the challenges and mundane frustrations of that era. Gameplay spans approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour, built in RPG Maker MZ. The game captures not just career progression but the everyday mood and difficulties people felt during this economically difficult period.