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Existerror Digital · Published by Existerror Digital · Official site ↗
Content notice: Don't Forget to Smile revolves around the player breaking out of their day to day in a wave of violence. Enemies are killed through guns and explosives and their deaths are presented in a stylised, bloody way.
Positive — 100% positive (12 reviews) · 61 achievements
Last updated 8 Oct 2026
An adrenaline-fueled, anxiety-ridden trip through the darkest corners of modern life. Roguelike bullet heaven chaos refined.
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Navigate through intense, anxiety-inducing challenges in Don't Forget to Smile. Experience a unique roguelike bullet heaven chaos from Existerror Digital.
About this game
A Bullet Heaven Roguelike About Breaking Free
This isn't just a game—it's a raw, unfiltered scream against the soul-crushing grind of minimum wage work and the suffocating corporate machine.
Do you ever feel like it’s all too much? Like the game is rigged from the start? Your "manager" is lording over you for being three minutes late, your job is a cycle of mindless tasks, and life is slipping through your fingers. Welcome to your breaking point.
Don't Forget to Smile is a fast-paced survivors-like bullet heaven where you fight through relentless waves of everyday enemies. Armed with weapons inspired by - and mocking - industry, health and safety and technology, you’ll gear up, level up and reach your breaking point.
• 10+ Weapons to unlock, forged from the tools of industry and oppression.
• 15+ Augments to unlock, infused with industrial tech and medicine.
• Upgrade Shop (No, not real money! No microtransactions here)
• Hidden Synergies between weapons and augments unleash devastating effects.
• A Satirical Take on corporate culture, mental health, and the human condition.
Work your way up and out of the corporate ladder, smearing your oppressors across the screen as you shoot, stun, electrify, burn, explode, slap and squash your way to the good life.
All brought to life through a unique blend of hand-drawn artwork, 3D renders, and 2D animation.
• Steam Achievements
• Controller Support
• Leaderboards
Hello! I'm Jamie and I am a solo dev - along with my trusty sound guy Frank, of course.
We worked on this in our spare time, alongside family and work.
We're committed to releasing a game that you enjoy. Not a cash grab, not a buggy mess, and not rushed. (so if you find anything you're not happy with, please tell us!)
Your playing, wishlisting and sharing of this game is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Yes
- Graphics: Yes
- Sound Card: Are these still a thing?
- VR Support: No VR
- Additional Notes: Something from after 2012
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: An alright one
- Graphics: A mediocre one
- Sound Card: Are these still a thing?
- VR Support: No VR
- Additional Notes: Something from after 2018
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update: Steam Deck & QoL
Colleagues,Another update.TL;DRKeycard pickups on UI, lowered taser opacity, enemy bullets more obvious, screen shake toggle in main menu options, steam deck QoL and readability. NLE;WNRTChanges:Added - Keycard Pickups now show on UI.Added - QoL Camera Shake toggle, removes ALL camera shaking.Changed - Security guard bullets now obvious (No more "dying randomly").Changed - Lowered the opacity of the Taser AoE effect so the sparky goodness shows through.Bugs:Fixed - Progress bar in codex can no longer be alteredSteam deck focused updates:Improved - Tutorial pop up text size increased.Improved - Options screens increased in scale.improved - Promotion screen text size increased.Changed - Button scale on death screen.In the pipeline:Loading screens on "Restart", "Weapon Select" and "Weapon Select Restart".Official Steam Deck verification - this will just take time (I think it's ready).Again, massive thanks to those who have purchased the game and are enjoying it.My commitment to you is a fun game that is bug free so please do send any more issues / suggestions my way.Kindest regards,ManagementRead full article on Community Announcements (Deridealize)AnnouncementsOfficial
Controller Support
Colleagues,Pretty major update.TL;DR - Full Controller support (Tested with XB1).Controller support was already at 99%, but the last 1% wasn't enough for the Steam Gods to say it's a supported title. Today that changes! Full details below.Controller SupportImplemented pause on Steam Overlay activation.Game now automatically pauses when a controller is unplugged.Improved default button behaviour across all menus:Default selection now works reliably on confirmation prompts.A fallback button is assigned if no element is selected when using a controller or when one is plugged in.Level-up and reroll menus have been tested and updated to ensure correct controller button focus during levelling up.Performance & SystemGame now capped at 144fps after reports of 600+ fps menu's causing the game to lock.UI ImprovementsUpdated selected highlight colour for sliders to improve controller visibility in options.Added website link and updated website content entry in the main menu.Steam Deck Compatability.I think with this update that it should be a pretty seamless experience on the Steam Deck, however I don't have one to test it on. If anyone could verify this, and provide any and all issues they encounter on a Steam Deck that would be fantastic. I am currently in the process of getting the game officially verified.Regards,ManagementRead full article on Community Announcements (Deridealize)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix V1.0.02
Hello fellow employees,Bug fix update.Major:• Fixed: Compounding damage on XP Damage AugmentMinor:• Fixed: Leaderboard Avatars flipped• Fixed: 69420 Achievement IssuePlease do let me know if you encounter any issues.For those interested in reading these:Major:Issue: XP Damage Augment doing -2 billion damage!Cause: Base damage value not reset on XP pickup.Minor:Issue: Leaderboard avatars mirroredCause: Image flipped! Flipped it back.Issue: 69420 achievement not poppingCause: Referencing in game value not saved data valueThanksJamieRead full article on Community Announcements (Deridealize)AnnouncementsOfficial
Don't Forget to Smile is Out Now!
Don't Forget to Smile is out now!Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the journey.We've tested thoroughly to ensure the gameplay loop is functional and fun, however if you encounter any issues whilst playing please get in touch using the links on the main menu so we can patch it.If you feel the need to refund/leave negative feedback please do be constructive so we can improve the product.ThanksJamieRead full article on Community Announcements (Deridealize)AnnouncementsOfficial
It's coming..
I think I post these out to no one, but hey ho.Currently running final tests, getting leader boards up and running and ensuring everything is functional.Hoping to be out before December.ThanksJamieRead full article on Community Announcements (Deridealize)
