Unscrewed is a single-player indie casual simulation game set in a small recycling depot. Players take on the role of a depot operator who disassembles discarded furniture and electronics by removing screws one at a time, sorts the resulting parts, completes orders, and upgrades equipment in a relaxed environment.
Gameplay
The core loop centers on selecting items dropped off by customers and methodically drilling out each screw. As screws are removed, components begin to loosen and shift, building tension until the final screw releases and the object collapses into a pile of parts. Players then sort wood, metal, and plastic scraps into designated chutes to earn cash. Hidden collectibles appear inside certain items, including the Golden Rubber Duck, Haunted VHS Tape, Mint Cartridge, Golden Arcade Token, Legendary Mixtape, and Loaded Golden Seven. A repair bench handles smaller retro handhelds and consoles. Progress comes from completing tasks that grant experience points, raising the yard level and opening access to larger jobs. Tool progression starts with a basic cordless drill and advances to the Turbo Drill X, Golden Mega Driver, and a precision Mini Auto Screwdriver suited for tiny electronics fasteners.
Game Modes
Orders come from an order board and carry optional modifiers that alter difficulty and rewards. Rusty jobs feature tougher screws but pay more. Rush jobs require finishing within a time limit. Golden Hour jobs double the payout. These variations encourage different approaches to the same disassembly process without introducing separate game modes or multiplayer elements.
Items and Progression
The depot accepts a wide range of objects, from wobbly chairs, office desks, bookshelves, and gaming chairs to household appliances such as fridges, washing machines, microwaves, and CRT televisions. Larger electronics include laptops, boomboxes, jukeboxes, arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and slot machines. One notable item is a royal throne. Each object reveals internal layers such as circuit boards, reels, magnetrons, and tube amps once covers are removed. Yard leveling unlocks bigger assignments, while cash from sorted parts and completed jobs funds better tools.
The Workshop Atmosphere
The setting features warm golden-hour lighting over a compact workspace. A printer dispenses job receipts along with bonus cash. A retro radio allows playback, skipping, and volume adjustment. The interface uses a hand-crafted paper-and-sticker style, and audio emphasizes crunchy, ASMR-style clicks and mechanical whirrs that accompany each screw removal.
Is It Worth Playing?
Unscrewed suits players who enjoy methodical, low-pressure simulation experiences focused on satisfying physical interactions and incremental upgrades. The single-player format and emphasis on relaxed disassembly make it a fit for short sessions or background play. With no user reviews available yet and the game listed as coming soon, interest depends on appreciation for its specific unscrewing and sorting mechanics combined with cozy workshop presentation. Those seeking high-stakes action or competitive elements will likely find the pace too deliberate.
