Smitner Studio has announced that Hazard Pay arrives on September 10, 2026, for PC with native Linux support. Built using the Godot Engine, the dystopian block-pushing puzzler casts players as a disposable clean-up worker for IPT, a corporation responsible for catastrophic biohazard incidents.
Quick Facts
- Release Date: September 10, 2026
- Platform: PC (Native Linux)
- Developer: Smitner Studio
- Engine: Godot Engine
Gameplay and Mechanics
Set in an alternative 1982, players use a trusty mop, a bucket, and problem-solving skills to erase evidence of corporate wrongdoing across a series of handcrafted, Sokoban-style puzzles. Each level introduces new mechanics and environmental hazards. Walking through blood leaves a trail of footprints that must be cleaned, vats of acid serve as disposal terminals for remains, and electrical switches and doors require rewiring using conductive fluid found in the environment.
Key Features
Hazard Pay includes over 70 compact handcrafted levels, a bleak pixel-art aesthetic, and an unfolding dystopian narrative. The game also features an in-game step-counter with global and friends leaderboards.