Pocket Boss turns corporate data manipulation into a puzzle game

Pocket Boss is a new puzzle game coming to Steam, revealed during the Day of the Devs event. Players will navigate the game remotely, experiencing the struggles of a corporate employee through a chat window interface. The core gameplay revolves around manipulating data to satisfy a demanding boss and eliminate rivals. These data manipulation tasks trigger minigames with varied designs, such as flinging market share and navigating a stock market simulation. The game's style is reminiscent of the WarioWare franchise, but with a corporate theme. Pocket Boss is developed by Playables, the studio known for Time Flies and KIDS. The release date for Pocket Boss hasn't been announced yet. The announcement was part of the Summer Game Fest, showcasing many upcoming video games. The game’s premise involves working remotely and dealing with the complexities of corporate manipulation. The trailer highlighted the unique blend of communication and puzzle gameplay.