Cruelty Squad

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Cruelty Squad casts you as a disaffected employee in a dystopian corporate world where "workplace wellness" means amped-up aggression and "team building" involves tactical murders. You juggle assigned contracts for a faceless conglomerate using whatever weapons or tools you can scavenge. The gameplay shifts between sniping targets from cover and brute-forcing through obstacles with brute strength or explosives. A satirical edge runs through the mundane tasks and hollow corporate jargon that frame your violent errands. The game’s niche mix of dark humor and grind-based mechanics stands out. Players appreciate the absurdity of office culture turned lethal, think mandatory productivity reports between shootouts and performance reviews tied to body counts. Since its 2021 release it’s built a cult following for its unflinching take on corporate excess. The single-player campaign leans into repetitive task loops that feel both tedious and oddly satisfying. PC controls are tight but the intentionally bleak art style might not suit everyone’s taste.