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Gaetha · Published by Gaetha
Content notice: This game features simulated gambling mechanics and themes. All wagers, debts, and winnings use fictional, in-game currency only. There are no in-app purchases or microtransactions, and players cannot wager or win real-world money. The gambling elements are presented purely within a non-realistic, stylized horror and management context. Additionally, the game contains elements of psychological horror and instances of mild, fictional violence, such as slapping characters to steal money.
Last updated 5 Sept 2026
Win to survive. Dive into a cursed casino where every chip delays your end, equip artefacts to increase your gains, pay your debt or find another way to escape this weird place. Don't buy for multiplayer yet.
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Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Casual · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
About this game
🗺️ EARLY ACCESS ROADMAP
The development of Desperate Gambling is just beginning! Here is how we plan to evolve the game over the coming months.
(Bug fixes are not listed below, but rest assured we are always on the lookout, and any bugs reported to us will be fixed as quickly as possible).
🟢 PHASE 1: Early Access Launch (Available Now)
Story: The story mode is already fully playable with multiple endings available. Try to amass as much money as possible and avoid succumbing to the casino!
Online Multiplayer: The mode is playable but in a very, very experimental version. Please do not buy the game in its current state if your main interest is the multiplayer mode.
🟡 PHASE 2: Upcoming Updates (Coming Soon)
Steam Achievements Integration: Achievements are in the works and most are ready to be deployed. The update to integrate them will arrive in the weeks following the Early Access release.
Story: Addition of new games and mechanics (including a Clicker, dice games, etc.).
Multiplayer: Addition of content and mechanics in the maze, such as side objectives, new enemies, etc.
Balancing and Fixes: Constant adjustments based on your initial feedback on the casino!
Improved controller support.
🟠 PHASE 3: Content Expansion (Upcoming)
Story: Addition of new endings.
Multiplayer: Addition of even more content to the multiplayer mode and new betting games.
Localization: Addition of new languages.
Alternative Modes: New competitive modes with leaderboards, so players can compete to see who is the best (or the luckiest).
🔴 VERSION 1.0: Final Release
Conclusion of the Experience: The final outcome of the story.
Multiplayer: Fully functional mode, containing a multitude of content for hours of fun with friends.
Global Polish: Final optimization for a perfectly smooth experience.
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MAKE A FORTUNE. IF YOU CAN.
Welcome to the most prestigious and secluded establishment in the world. The tables await, the dealers are ready, and the slot machines hunger for your chips. Your objective is simple: play, bet, and watch your fortune grow. The atmosphere is hushed, the music is soft. Everything is perfect. On the surface.
[SOLO MODE] THE GOLDEN RULE: NEVER HIT ZERO
Here, money is more than just currency: it's your oxygen. Manage your wallet with surgical precision to meet your basic needs. Buy food and drink, and above all, pay for your room to afford the luxury of sleep. Management doesn't take kindly to broke players loitering in the halls after hours... Out of cash? You can always pickpocket others—at your own risk.
[MULTIPLAYER MODE] THE LABYRINTH OF FEAR
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BUYING: BE AWARE THAT THE MULTIPLAYER MODE IS CURRENTLY IN AN EXPERIMENTAL STATE. MORE CONTENT WILL BE ADDED THROUGH FUTURE UPDATES. ⚠️
Join other players in a purely cooperative trial. Plunged into the heart of an oppressive labyrinth, you must explore the darkness to uncover money and valuables. Your goal? Survive long enough to bring this loot back in one piece to the starting room. It is in this safe haven that you can sell your finds to the merchant for passive upgrades, or bet your winnings at the gaming tables. But be warned: the corridors are not empty. Ruthless creatures track your every sound. Move silently, watch each other's backs, and revive your fallen allies if you hope to see the light of the starting room again.
UNLOCK, EQUIP, OPTIMIZE
Invest your hard-earned winnings in mystery crates to unlock unique items of varying rarities. Equip them in your inventory to boost your stats: increase your roulette odds, slow down your hunger meter, or improve your thieving skills. Create the perfect combination of items to postpone the inevitable and break the bank.
EXPLORE A GOLDEN PRISON
The more time you spend at the tables, the more the facade crumbles. Why is the Manager silently watching you from across the room? Why does no one ever seem to leave? And what is this thick fog pressing against the casino windows, swallowing the outside world? Play to find out.
MAIN FEATURES:
Realistic Casino Games : Master Blackjack, Roulette, Slots, Minesweeper, and many more to amass your fortune.
Ruthless Survival: Manage your hunger, thirst, and energy. Every action costs money, and every mistake brings you closer to bankruptcy. Perhaps cleaning the casino will buy you one more night...
Progression & Case Opening: Spend your winnings to unbox mystery crates, collect dozens of items of varying rarities, and equip them to gain powerful passive bonuses.
Exploration & Mystery: Freely roam the casino, find hidden clues, and uncover the true nature of this oppressive place.
Cooperative Terror (Multiplayer): Brave the corridors as a team, manage your noise levels, and save your teammates in the nick of time to bring your loot back to the betting hall.
Psychological Horror: Experience an atmosphere that subtly deteriorates. What begins as a simple night at the casino descends into a true nightmare.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 11 (64bit required)
- Processor: Intel corei5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11 (64bit required)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8GB / Radeon RX 6600 8GB
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
# Hotfix 0.2.2 - Facility Adjustments and Anomaly Resolutions
Management is watching, and we are pleased. We want to formally thank our first wave of subjects who have signed their contracts and begun their new lives at the Saeturnus facility. Your initial performance on the casino floor has provided us with invaluable data. A special commendation goes to those who have actively filed reports in our Community Hub regarding facility malfunctions and structural anomalies. Your vigilance ensures a smoother operation for everyone. The Director has reviewed your feedback, and the maintenance team has been dispatched. The following adjustments and corrections are now live: ⚙️ Facility Adjustments\: The loading screen now covers the entire screen. \: Added more visual feedback and "juiciness" to Mines and Blackjack, with more enhancements to come soon. 🔧 Anomaly Resolutions\: Fixed an anomaly where subjects could not leave the VIP zone if they exited the game while inside it. \: Fixed an issue where some subjects could not move after closing a note. \: Fixed an issue where a single NPC would play an abnormal animation and get permanently stuck in it. \: Fixed the screen UI in the Director's office, which appeared disproportionate on certain resolutions. \: Fixed a day-saving issue where subjects would sometimes reload and find themselves back at Day 1, despite the rest of their save data being intact. \: Fixed a bug where the game could be played for free indefinitely. \: Fixed a bug where drinking to pass the time caused the phone to ring again just like on Day 1.\: Fixed a bug where if subject didn't customize his character, he would see itself in game. 🚧 Facility Improvements In Progress (WIP)Saeturnus Management is currently working on an in-game bug reporting tool that will streamline the reporting process for all subjects. Additionally, to improve subject morale and focus, ongoing work is being done on game functionality (such as auto-bet features), overall "juiciness," and NPC designs. Remember to report any further anomalies ...Read full article on Community Announcements (Cirdek)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Doors Are Open. Your Room is Ready. (Early Access)
Welcome to Saeturnus. We’ve been expecting you. The contract is signed, and your new life begins today. We are pleased to announce that our facility is officially open in Early Access. You owe us a significant debt. But don't worry, management is generous. We offer you every opportunity to clear your ledger. Step onto the casino floor. The lights are bright, the games are thrilling, and the chips are waiting. What awaits you inside:The Illusion of Control: Hit the tables, manage your time, and balance your basic needs. Every dollar counts when your freedom is on the line. The Midnight Curfew: The casino changes when the clock strikes twelve. There is a reason we ask our guests to stay in their rooms. If you choose to wander the halls in the dark, you are solely responsible for what finds you.The Hidden Truth: Neon lights cast long shadows. Will you be the perfect, obedient subject, or will you start looking for things you aren't supposed to see? Why Early Access?Every successful experiment requires a first wave of subjects. By joining us now, your data (and your feedback) will help us refine the facility, balance the economy, and perfect the... unexpected variables of the night shift. Your reports in our Community Hub will directly shape the final state of the project. Step into the elevator. Press the button. We are listening to everything. The Director is watching. We hope you enjoy your stay.Read full article on Community Announcements (Cirdek)Patch NotesOfficial
The Desperate Gambling Demo is Now Available! (+Multiplayer update)
Dear Candidates,The Saeturnus Organization is pleased to announce that the doors to our complex are now open. The Desperate Gambling demo is officially live!In this first testing phase, two distinct evaluations await you:Isolated Evaluation (Solo Mode): Immerse yourself in the oppressive atmosphere of a cursed casino. Fund your daily life by betting at the gaming tables, scavenging usable waste, or racketeering other residents. Make absolutely sure to settle your room payment at the front desk before the start of each night, or face strange and deadly encounters. And above all, survive.Group Evaluation (Cooperative Multiplayer Mode): Do you prefer teamwork? Perfect. You and your colleagues will be dropped into our testing labyrinth. Your objective is simple:Explore the dark corridors to gather funds, while avoiding the ruthless "anomalies" roaming within.Bring your loot back safely to the starting room to sell it to the merchant or bet it at the gaming tables.Reach the required amount to trigger the ultimate trial: find the escape portal before it is simply too late.We are eager to study your reactions... and measure your survival rate.Download the demo now, and don't forget to add the game to your Wishlist to support the project!The Management.Read full article on Community Announcements (Cirdek)






