The Mailroom

The Mailroom is set in hell, where the player takes the role of a human mail clerk. The player travels by elevator to the depths, clocks in and works through a series of days. Each day presents different challenges and story developments. Time is tracked with punch cards, and the player is also trying to find the way out of hell before being trapped permanently.

The central task is sorting mail addressed to hell’s overlords. The player uses clues to identify each item correctly, and mistakes can have consequences. Other duties include dissecting or petting amphibians and processing raw materials into mixtures, which supply resources to the higher ranks of hell. Getting the mixtures right is tied to the chance of being named employee of the month. The player must also maintain the workspace and the equipment, including magical artifacts and ancient tools, as neglect can stop the mail from flowing with serious consequences for the player.

The game uses a 3D art style with a fire and brimstone aesthetic and a dark sense of humour. Listed features include mail sorting and pattern recognition, potion crafting, mystery solving, resource management and time passage through punch cards. The Steam page carries an epilepsy warning, noting that the game contains flashing lights that may be unsuitable for people with photosensitive conditions. The game’s status has changed from in development to released.