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About Execute
Execute is a satirical simulator where you operate a cursed guillotine on a glitchy Windows 98 desktop. Developed by Payne Robinson and released in December 2025, it’s a single-player PC game that leans into absurdity. You’ll “manage” a doomsday scenario by opening .exe files to execute people, battling system errors, and juggling a bizarre UI. Think office simulation meets dark comedy, with a dash of retro tech horror. The premise is intentionally ridiculous, and the game leans hard into that. If you’ve ever wondered what a productivity tool for mass murder would look like, here’s your answer.
Gameplay
Each session involves navigating a broken desktop interface to run “execution protocols.” You drag targets into a guillotine app, troubleshoot crashing windows, and dodge pop-up errors that interrupt your work. The core loop mixes spreadsheet-like task management with mini-games like timing the blade drop or avoiding system crashes. Controls are mouse-only, which feels clunky at first but mirrors the game’s theme. There’s no story, just a series of increasingly deranged tasks, like prioritizing who gets killed next or fixing the OS to unlock faster executions. The humor is dry and nihilistic, with pixelated graphics and a soundtrack of buzzing static. It’s equal parts productivity simulator and absurdist joke.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 7.2/10, with critics at 68%. Average playtime is 14 hours, and 42% finish the game. Community moods skew dark humor (68%), creepy (55%), and absurd (49%). Achievement completion is 62%, with 12 total trophies like “Mass Executioner” (kill 100 people). Reviews split: some praise its “bizarre charm” and “darkly funny take on corporate drudgery,” while others call it “repetitive after 10 hours.” The cursed Windows aesthetic divides players, some find it clever, others just glitchy. It’s a polarizing pick, but fans appreciate the commitment to its ridiculous premise.
PlayPile's Take
Execute costs $19.99 and offers 15, 20 hours if you chase achievements. It’s best for fans of niche humor and experimental games who don’t mind repetition. The cursed desktop gimmick wears thin for many, but the $20 price makes it a low-risk bet. Skip it if you prefer structured gameplay or take simulations seriously. For those who enjoy laughing at chaos, it’s a brief but memorable experiment. The achievements add replay value, but don’t expect depth, this is a game about how fun it is to watch a broken system kill people.
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