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Overtime Syndrome - A Late Night Shift Story

Experience “just another late night shift at the office” in this ultra-short horror game. Somehow this night, the whole office is filled with an eerie, unsettling atmosphere. Missing coworkers, dim lights, and a mysterious presence known only as “it”... Will you make it to the end of your shift?

Free November 10, 2025

By Buff Cat Games

Windows
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Overtime Syndrome - A Late Night Shift Story - Buff Cat Games. Popular. Released November 10, 2025
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Overview

About this game

Experience "a night of overtime you’ve grown accustomed to" in this ultra-short horror game.
But unlike the usual grind, the entire office tonight feels…off, ominous and Strange.
Your coworkers are nowhere to be found. The lights are dim. And something — or someone — unknown is lurking.
Can you make it until the end of your shift?

Overtime Syndrome – A Night Shift Story is a free, ultra-short horror game.

In this game, you take on the role of Max, an overworked corporate drone stuck on yet another late-night shift — only this time, something’s not quite right. Strange and unsettling events begin to unfold. As Max, you’ll try to finish your work and make it through the night… hopefully alive.

First-Person Horror

Experience the night shift from Max’s own eyes.
Control Max as you complete tasks, collect items, and follow mysterious leads in the hope of leaving work early — or at least leaving alive.

Uncover the Company’s Secrets

This decades-old company has a story of its own.
In this game, piece together the background of the company, uncover the hidden truth behind its decaying office, and discover the cause of the strange events you’re experiencing.

Your Phone is Your Lifeline

Who carries a old flashlight everywhere?
It’s 2025 — everybody has a smartphone! And when it comes to lighting your way, your phone’s flashlight will be your best friend.

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