Overworked!
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
This game contains adult themes of a homosexual nature! If you are not fine with that, please leave now!
"Overworked!" follows Hoss, a horse moving to the big city of Foxdale. A city known for opportunity, love, and demons. After losing his funds in a phishing accident, A job search leads him to Kenji Handy, a local handyman business. Join Hoss as he meets new friends, foes, and uncovers the mystery of his missing bank account!
Overworked is a furry, adult, visual novel-style point-and-click mystery where time is of the essence. Will you spend time with the locals? Or work towards the main story's goal?
Overworked works with a "Calendar System" where some actions will advance the time of day. The story of "Overworked" is linear, but the choices Hoss can make throughout can influence his relationships with the various inhabitants of Foxdale.
There are currently six planned dateable characters that are interactable throughout the game's overarching story.
Overworked would be nothing without our talented team!
--BearHut Studios Team--
Lead Script Writer - MonkeyDBax - Twitter/FurAffinity/BlueSky
Script Writer - Logan Shepard - BlueSky
Artist and Animator - TheKBear - Twitter/FurAffinity/BlueSky
Architect and Lead Programmer - Medwyn - Itch / BlueSky
Secondary Programmer -MinitaurusF - Twitter/FurAffinity
Sound Design - Lemmy - Twitter
Music Composer - Naga6 - YouTube
-- Testers--
Gon, DiamondDust, Fox Rein, Toby, Remus
We've launched a Patreon page to help fund the project - we're gonna keep doing the best we can to bring you guys amazing updates and continuing our story - but like any team, funding helps us along! You can check it out here: Bearhut Studios - Patreon
We appreciate all the feedback you have or info on any errors you might spot.
For errors: please enter them here in our error log.
For feedback: feel free to leave us a comment below.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR FEEDBACK CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTIVE. Remember, we're a small team and we built Overworked! out of our desire to build a great game.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, we do not support installation via Itch.io Launcher / Butler. We may add this support in the future, but for now please access the download directly from this page.
FOR USERS CONCERNED ABOUT A POTENTIAL VIRUS:
We created this game using the Godot Engine (version 4.5.1 to be specific) and we embedded the game content into the final EXE that is produced. That's why you only see a single EXE file in the download. We made this decision as it was easier to package and distribute rather than a large zip with tons of files in it.
Embedding the PCK does have advantages, but also can be falsely identified as a virus. You can find more information here: https://github.com/godotengine/godot/issues/45563
While we want everyone to enjoy Overworked and all the hard work we put into it, all we can do is provide you with information and our assurance that it is NOT a virus. If you choose not to play the game, that is absolutely your choice. We hope you will try it out, but we understand if you don't want to.
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Install instructions
Windows - Simply unzip and run the application.
Android - Unzip and install the APK file.
MacOS - Unzip and run the .app file - You may get prompted about the app being unsigned / unlicensed depending on your system settings. Unfortunately our team doesn't have a budget for Apple Developer licensing and in our testing the app seemed to work just fine without it.
TO workaround it: Newer Mac OS versions require you go to the system settings -> privacy & security and choose "allow apps from App Store and know developers" . When an unsigned app is loaded you go back to the privacy and security and select load app anyway and then say yes and put your password in.
Older versions of Mac OS -> right click load app or option click load app.
(Special thanks to gamejunkie999 for providing these helpful hints)
Linux - Unzip and run the file.
SteamDeck - We've found the best results with using the Windows version running with Proton9. You can use the touch screen for pretty much everything you need in game. THE ONE EXCEPTION IS VIRUS BUSTERS - when you get to the game the instructions will tell you to use arrow keys to navigate around and space bar to fire. INSTEAD, you can use the left joystick and the A button to fire. (We're still trying to figure out how to change the instructions for SteamDeck alone and that's not quite as easy).
Development log
- 1.1.3 - August 10th! (Day 7)20 days ago
- Save System Debacle...41 days ago
- 1.1.2 - Maintenance Release48 days ago
- Release Schedule76 days ago
- 1.1.1 - August 9th! (Day 6)Mar 25, 2026
- Hey there!Mar 09, 2026
- 1.1.0.3 - BIG NEWS!Jan 20, 2026
- 1.0.3.1 - MacOS and LinuxDec 17, 2025
Comments
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My messages app isn't launching either (Windows) but shows that I got new messages (the red dot). Super sick game so far!
The demo was good, although several times my phone's launcher didn't respond, but I think that's because of my phone
Is it possible that you'll release the OST at some point? It's really good and enjoyable
Hi, I just discovered this game and I absolutely love it! The only thing that bothers me is that there are only 3 save slots. It would be great if there were more so I could replay certain scenes or make different choices. Also, there's no fullscreen option in the settings. But otherwise, the game is great and I can't wait for the next updates.
in the first minutes of gameplay there is a sex scene-
this isn't an issue, but the game explicitly says that the erotic scenes would be between consenting parties. I didn't really want to see that scene, the horse gave consent, I didn't..
it would be nice to have the option to skip it -_-
You consented by clicking to 'Continue' at the start of the game, after you were warned about NSFW content.
Unless you worded your complaint in a really weird way and meant something else that should be elaborated on.
I don't like the dragon and didn't want to see the character I play as getting sucked by him. I now understand the gameplay reason, being collecting replay plushes and teaching the player how to collect them in the wild, still- my bad
I love the game and the characters so far! The problem is that it's asking me to interact with my neighbors. I already met a really cute demon guy, but now I can't interact with anything else. I've been to every part of the map and clicked on all the NPCs, but it won't let me progress. I can't even go to sleep because it keeps telling me to meet the neighbors, so the day won't advance. Has anyone else run into this or knows how to fix it?
Did you talk to the blue bun and red fox at the juice stand?
This demo was great I loved it!
Also how many zlops are currently in the game? I wanna make sure I didn't miss anything
Logan (the team's secondary script writer) here! There are currently two obtainable Zlops in the game, with more coming in future.
Bro this game is like listening to a good song after a long shift!
Thank you!
Loved the game! So fun, so camp, so good! I'm really excited for more!
And i wanna hang out more with that IT weirdo husky. Love Orion.
We’re glad you like Orion! He’s a good boy~
How do you use uBear
Coming soon!
I loved this demo, can't wait for the full release of this game. <
It gets updates bi monthly!
ughh this game is so cuteee Imma support some next week buuut I hope to see some updates soon no pressure or anything just saying I love the game a looot. honestly see the mc as myself a lot LMAO
Thank you! I’m glad you see yourself in Hoss!
How i update the game?? :sob:
The latest build should replace the previous one
Great game! Had so much fun playing :)
We’re happy to hear that!
So is the end of the demo in the evening after your first job? Because when I try to go to bed it just says "I should talk with the neighbors" and I've talked with literally every character. If it IS the end of the demo, you should really make it a lot more clear that it's the end of the demo, because none of the dialogue implies that.
It isn’t! The game does continue until 9-9
How to we get past this section? I think I've hit all available dialog, but it wont let me sleep.
Did you talk to the blue bun and red fox?
I think that the game could use a gallery option or like a space in your room that triggers the Satin Room. Maybe more save files in the future. For now it's a very cool concept and the execution is great. Keep it up!
Thank you!
Hi, I really enjoyed Overworked! Do you have a Discord server for the game where I can connect with other people and get updates?
Yes! It’s for Patreons!
Hi! I´ve played this demo, and i´m anxious to see the new developments. Love the mixture of VN and minigames, making it more enjoyable and fun! My compliments to all your team and I´ll be awaiting for the next updates.
Thank you! It’ll be dropping VERY soon!
How do, I use Ubear?? :
Not implemented just yet!
hello I am new to this and I just downloaded overworked and I was just asking do I re-download it for the update and if so where do I get the new update from? could you or someone possibly provide a link it would help a lot thank you so much
You just redownload it and the it’ll update itself!
I was trying to play on android but it keeps crashing between the meeting the guy at the pizza place and inside after our roommate pays
That’s strange, could you provide more details?
Yes between walking into and for the dog loading in the game screen it freeze after that it like 20% it wont crash and if it doesn't it crash after our roommate pays for the pizza
Funny, I already had this on my radar before learning that my friend Logan was writing for it; I really love it so far! The characters and writing are so lovable and I'm excited to get to know everyone better.
Can I ask if there's any major consequences to skipping work on days when I'm allowed to go about town? I'd enjoy the chance to possibly see other events, but I don't want to fret about my job or anything.
Not yet!
All right, but there will be eventually?
Yep!
This game is interesting, i hope they have a relationship status or something like that.
Like to see this game forward :)
Thank you!
i want one of them to be dateable ;w;
Is the Seagull ticket mission concluded? I tryed giving the ticket back but it keeps repeating the same text box as when we didnt find it.
Yes! The way to conclude it is by redeeming the ticket and bringing him the food!
Oh well, im stupid. Ty for answering me.
I have a question. I haven't played yet, but does this game have dating options where you can choose a partner?
Yes! Stay tuned for that!
The game isn't working for me. It just keeps opening and then closing after a few seconds. I'm on windows
I like it. Only problem for me is that I can't save more than three
This is becoming my favorite Persona Game hehe
Lol!
I cannot wait for this to be finished >> It's so well done!
Thank you!
I enjoyed this!
my only gripe with this is the art style is pretty inconsistent and i dont feel this is intentional but other than that i enjoyed this
Intentional
I wish could add a traditional Chinese.
Does the game resets our save files when updating? I've updated the game and I've lost my save
It shouldn't - which platform are you playing on? (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, SteamDeck?) We'll add in some extra testing to make sure that existing saves are preserved. The only time I can see this happening is if you're on Android and you uninstall the game before installing the latest. If you remove the game then yes - all save files will be removed with it. If you download the latest APK it should just update the existing one while preserving your saves.
I'm using Android. I didn't uninstall the game and reinstalled, just updated and lost my save.
I’ll test that out! Thanks for letting us know.
So we ran a bunch of testing across a few different versions and Android devices- we couldn’t get the issue to happen. Our saves were intact every time we upgraded. Not sure what happened with your experience but hopefully it doesn’t happen again!
At the beach, is there a scene between the shark and the boar yet? Or is that a tease for the actual release? Anyway i cant find a way to progress the time without it going fully to the next morning so i thought i might be missing something lol
Not yet! Stay tuned ;)
OMG, I’m so in love with this game!, The animations and scenes are so detailed and well made, I love them!, And the characters all have a good design, My favorites are Orion, Ephiles, Ivan, Dean and Dean’s older sister Wich i can’t remember her name now lol ;-; .
I’m really excited for new updates! Sending all my support for the full release of the game from here!
When will full game realse and will it have a scene option to go back to certain parts to watch or play
Hello i really enjoyed this VN, its very beautiful the art too, i was wondering, how many of the guys we can date?
Six, including an unrevealed character!
I'm sure he won't be dateable, but I hope we get to bang that rat at the video store.
Dean is dateable! :)
Oh, hell yeah.
Really enjoyed it, looking forward to more updates! I like the idea of the day system limiting choice, always makes me more invested in something when there's an opportunity cost.
I’m really glad you’re enjoying the system!
I dont play VN's that much. But this is amazing, I cant wait for more
Thank you so much!
I really enjoy what I have seen so far, but I am also getting the bug where the Virus minigame goes on forever, particularly when I try to get three stars.
I'll try again soon and see if I can continue, regardless, I am excited to see this game's future and I hope Colin has a route.