- Steam pricePrice
- $9.09$12.99-30%
- Players
- 2 - 4
- Release
- September 25, 2026
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How co-op works
Online co-op for up to four players running the same operation together, coordinating pizza deliveries and shady side jobs while juggling NPC requests that spiral into unpredictable complications across Hobarey Town.
About this game
I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator puts you behind the counter of a pizza shop that doubles as a front for less-than-legal activities. Managing the legitimate business while taking on favors from a cast of hand-crafted NPCs creates a darkly comedic balancing act where nothing goes as planned. The quirky residents of Hobarey Town need help, and your willingness to bend the rules makes you the go-to fixer.
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Daily operations split between serving pizzas and handling backroom deals, with each NPC request unfolding into unexpected consequences. Expanding your operation requires careful resource management and timing, while the simulation framework keeps deliveries, inventory, and reputation in constant flux. The comedy emerges from how mundane tasks collide with absurd side hustles.
Online co-op lets four players share the chaos, coordinating who handles the register, who chases down errands, and who manages the shadier schemes. Each session builds your influence across town, unlocking new NPCs and more complex favors. The loop of legitimate work funding illegal expansion rewards planning and teamwork, especially when the next request throws everything off balance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in co-op?
Up to four players can join forces online to run the pizza shop and handle shady favors together. You'll coordinate who manages the register, who runs errands around Hobarey Town, and who deals with the backroom schemes.
Do we need to communicate a lot while playing together?
Yes, teamwork and communication are central to the co-op experience. Since you're juggling legitimate pizza shop duties with unpredictable NPC favors, coordinating tasks and reacting to unexpected situations works best when players stay in sync.
Can I play this solo or is co-op required?
You can play solo and manage both the pizza shop and shady side business yourself. Co-op is optional but adds the ability to split responsibilities across up to four players.
What happens when NPC favors go wrong?
The game's darkly comedic tone comes from favors never going as planned. Expect mundane tasks to collide with absurd complications that affect your reputation, resources, and the balance between your legitimate shop and backroom operations.
How does expanding across Hobarey Town work?
As you complete favors and build your influence, you unlock new NPCs and more complex requests. Expansion requires managing resources and timing carefully, with profits from your pizza business funding your shadier ventures.