Which might have broader appeal than some might think, in spite of its drab presentation and seemingly desperate and exhaustive premise which sees the player ostensibly picking themselves up from out of the gutter and working hard to make a name for themselves in an urban setting.

There might be some not-so-subtle politics baked into this experience, but with a reported million-plus downloads of its Steam Next Fest demo, Thermite Games looks to be onto something here.

Firstly, let's let the game's trailer do a bit of the talking:



Followed by its official pitch:

Nobody - The Turnaround authentically represents working class dilemmas and the harsh yet fulfilling struggle of daily urban life with visually striking detail. From financial, mental and physical health problems to issues with work and mediocre living situations, Nobody depicts an all-too familiar yet fascinating story of the common man. Do you save money by skipping a meal and risk hunger affecting stamina at your new job? Do you spend time collecting recyclable bottles for extra pocket change or steal scooter parts for risky quick cash gains? As players fight to survive and make a name for themselves, they will work hard to create a satisfying career path, develop stronger relationships and find security among society.

I can see the appeal here, where pulling yourself up by your boot straps in a game might be easier than the same application in real life, so it'll be interesting to see how this goes once a meatier version of it is out in the wild later this year for PC.