Only for single-player testing – disables achievements.
This guide covers the core mechanics and character progression for the adult-themed game , specifically tailored for the v0.57.0 -HRelease- version. Core Gameplay Loop Straitened Times -v0.57.0- -HRelease-
Advancement requires managing two primary metrics: (how much they like you) and Sexual Tension (to unlock specific scenes). Only for single-player testing – disables achievements
Previously, players could hoard "scrap value" from broken appliances. In v0.57.0, the Scrap Market has collapsed. You now have to pay "Disposal Fees" for broken items. This seems minor, but it breaks the early-game meta of hoarding rusty refrigerators for emergency cash. Now, a broken fridge is a liability, speeding up the liquidity death spiral. Previously, players could hoard "scrap value" from broken
Having spent 40 hours in the branch, the old wikis are useless. Here is the new emergent meta for Straitened Times .