UNEMPLOY*D Guide: How to start a run
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OverviewUNEMPLOY*D [BETA] is a survival game where you run from job applications and other pursuers trying to force you into employment. Up to 15 players share a room, and your goal is simple: stay unemployed as long as possible.
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UNEMPLOY*D [BETA]
How to start a run
Step
Getting into your first run takes less than a minute. The game eases you in with a lobby phase before throwing you into the chase.
- Enter the game load in and confirm you are in the lobby.
- Sit at a table walk to the designated table and take a seat.
- Wait for teleportation the game moves you to the play area automatically.
- Run the moment you arrive, push your speed as high as you can and do not stop.
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Pursuers and how they catch you
Table
Each entity in the game catches you under different circumstances.
| Pursuer | What gets you caught |
|---|---|
| Job Application | Letting a job application grab you |
| Empl*yee | Getting caught by the employee |
| Employer | Being spotted by the employer |
| Security Camera | Getting caught by the security camera |
| Janitor | Running into the janitor |
| Gardener | Getting caught by the gardener |
| Omen | Being caught by omen |
| Sh*wer | Getting caught by the shower |
| Sleepy | Being defeated by sleepy |
| Secretary (Scammer) | Accepting the wrong key or item from the scammer |
Mistakes that end your run
Warn
Most eliminations trace back to one of a handful of avoidable errors.
Hardcore Endless and progression goals
Check
Badges mark the major checkpoints of a run. Two of the hardest sit inside Hardcore Endless, a mode that keeps pushing you further with each room.
- Get hired for the first time to unlock your first real badge.
- Reach Room 100 in Hardcore Endless for the (C)LOCKED IN badge.
- Push all the way to Room 200 to earn The Unemployment I Deserve.
- Find and then kick open the security door two separate badges, one obstacle.
Seasonal events worth watching for
Summary
Two seasonal events have appeared in the game so far. Missing the window means missing the badge.
- Halloverie 2025 complete Reverie's Hunt mode during the 2025 Halloween event.
- X-MAS 2025 meet the requirements during the 2025 Christmas period.
Glossary
Glossary- Hardcore Endless
- A high-difficulty mode where rooms keep coming, with Room 100 and Room 200 set as the major badge milestones.
- Job Application
- A pursuer that tries to hire you; being caught by one counts as losing your run.
- Security Door
- An obstacle mid-run that you first encounter and then must kick open to keep moving.
- Scammer (Secretary)
- An entity that offers you a key or item — taking the wrong one ends your run on the spot.
Common questions
FAQHow do I actually start playing?
Join the game, sit at the table in the lobby, and wait. The game teleports you automatically, and your only job from that point is to run.
How many players share a room?
Up to 15 players can be in a single room at the same time.
What is Hardcore Endless and why does it matter?
It is a continuous mode where rooms keep coming without a set end. Two of the game's hardest badges — reaching Room 100 and Room 200 — are locked inside it.
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