I.T. NEVER ENDS

In this indie horror game blending visual novel and card game elements, you play as a newly hired Systems Administrator at Nexus Systems Inc., handling bizarre tech tickets while navigating office routines and supernatural events.

About the Game

I.T. NEVER ENDS is an indie horror game developed by Dadbod Games, set at Nexus Systems Inc., a company that claims to be founded in 2015 but harbors supernatural secrets. Players take on the role of a newly hired Systems Administrator, tasked with processing tech tickets, keeping operations running, and dealing with bizarre incidents like a breathing printer or a persistent Floor 3.5. The game blends office simulation with psychological horror, using humorous and eerie storytelling to explore the absurdities and pressures of IT work. Developed by Stefan, it is currently in development, with a full release planned on Steam in 2026, and a browser-based demo available on itch.io.

IndieHorrorVisual NovelCard GameIT SimulationPsychological Horror2DSingleplayer
How to Play

Core gameplay revolves around processing tech tickets, where players read and choose response strategies, each affecting metrics like productivity and morale. The game includes various minigames, such as snake-style and block-stacking games, to add variety. Players must manage resources to prevent metrics from hitting zero, which results in the character being 'gone'. As the game progresses, audio logs and special events unlock, revealing the mysterious backstory of the company. It emphasizes the repetitive cycle of daily tasks with emerging horror elements, balancing strategic decision-making with narrative experience.

Controls

The game primarily uses mouse clicks for interactions, including selecting ticket options and operating minigame elements. Some minigames support keyboard controls, such as using arrow keys for movement. Players can adjust settings, like disabling auto-complete text or extending result display times. In the browser version, if errors occur, the game state can be reset by clearing session storage or cookies. The developer plans to add keyboard arrow key support in the full release to improve control fluidity.