Info about Scam With Your Friends:

Official game description:
**KOLKATA, INDIA IS CALLING YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS!**
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You and your friends run a scam call center under a ruthless boss. Cleverly scam and manipulate AI callers with your schemes! Hack into their computers to access the personal information you desperately need.
**HIT THE DAILY QUOTA OR FACE THE WRATH OF YOUR BOSS!**
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Every day you progress, you expand your arsenal of scams. Scam innocent people out of their life savings to reach your daily quota or GET FIRED!!! It is you or them!
**BE PRODUCTIVE! AND TRY NOT TO GET HACKED BY SCAMBAITERS...**
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Stay focused on scamming and try not get distracted. Watch out for the feisty **scambaiters** or you might catch the worst computer virus ever!
**KEY FEATURES**
*   Online co-op with your friends or public lobbies
*   Single player
*   Hilarious real-time AI conversations
*   Ridiculous scam scenarios
*   Run-based progression with increasingly chaotic workdays
*   Remote access to victim computers
*   In-game paint app, screen recorder, and camera
*   Survive computer viruses, police raids, air strikes, and other workplace disasters
*   Heavily moddable content
*   Create custom personalities through JSON files and voice cloning WAV files

Release date: Oct 15, 2026

Categories: Cooperative Multiplayer, Voice-Activated Gameplay, Social Deduction, Improv Game, Simulation, Hacking Gameplay, Run-based Gameplay, Mod Support

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 8; verdict: Fair / No Monetization Evidence; summary: The audited reviews contain no direct evidence that this game sells in-game purchases, real-money gacha, loot boxes, battle passes, paid power, or paid convenience. The only monetization-adjacent mentions are speculative ('quick cash grab' in the future), negated ('no one's paying sub or microtransaction fees'), or gameplay-flavored references to in-game currency and credit card jokes involving the AI characters. Remaining complaints concern bugs, unplayability, and base purchase value, which fall outside the MTX scope. Under the Evidence Threshold and the no-microtransaction override, the score is capped at 20.
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The only Linux-relevant evidence is positive: the game reportedly runs on Steam Deck, indicating functional SteamOS/Proton compatibility on that device. The separate PC launch failure and main-menu crash are not explicitly tied to Linux, Proton, SteamOS, Wine, or a native Linux build, so they cannot be scored as Linux/Proton friction. Overall, the available data shows no actionable Linux-specific blockers.
- Steam Deck: score 20; verdict: Seamless on Steam Deck; summary: The audit finds little Steam Deck-specific friction. The only direct Deck report states that the game runs on Steam Deck, while the same user's desktop PC crashes at the main menu. Other complaints concern PC launch instability, AI chat lag and connection failures, and Polish localization. There is no evidence of Proton Experimental toggling, touchscreen launcher navigation, unreadable UI, battery drain, or anti-cheat errors on Steam Deck, so the Deck experience appears seamless based on the available reviews.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Across the provided Windows cohorts, the 12-15GB VRAM group is mostly positive with some caveats, while lower-VRAM/RAM groups are dominated by crashes, lag, and poor optimization; the 16GB+ VRAM cohort also reports crashing in its single included snippet.
  - Sample size: 217 (16% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 64 reports): Most included reviews report the game running acceptably, though some mention low FPS, crashes, and performance complaints.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAM (negative, 49 reports): Problems dominate, with reports of poor optimization, severe lag, crashes, and the AI failing to respond.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (negative, 46 reports): Nearly all included reviews report crashes, 1 FPS performance, drops, and poor optimization, with the AI often not working.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (negative, 44 reports): All included reviews report lag, low FPS, memory leaks, glitches, and voice-to-text issues.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (negative, 9 reports): The single included review reports persistent crashing, indicating stability issues on this high-VRAM configuration.
  - Caveats: 217 of 1363 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $7.99 - $9.99
  - Reasoning: Most price-relevant reviews say the game is worth the money or fairly priced at the current $9.99, which supports an upper bound near the current price. One reviewer calls the $10 price point a tad over the line, and another advises waiting for a discount, suggesting the community fair range sits slightly below full price but still close to it. Isolated comments rejecting the value at around $8 pull the lower bound down modestly, but they do not represent the overall positive price sentiment.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 4.5h
  - Endgame: 2.5h
  - Reasoning: The reviews contain no clear campaign or story completion milestone, so gameCompletion and storyCompletion are left null. For sessionLength, explicit reports include a 6-hour first group session, a 4-hour run, and a 5-hour session, with another player describing a few hours with friends; this supports a representative multiplayer session length of roughly 4.5 hours. For endgame, players report repetition or boredom setting in after about 1–3 hours and after a couple of hours, so the endgame/repetition threshold is estimated at about 2.5 hours.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Players often find the game fun immediately, especially with friends, but many reports say it becomes repetitive and boring after the early hours. Solo play, voice and AI problems, bugs, and missing tutorial guidance make the drop faster and more likely.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: No tutorial or directions for new players; AI and voice recognition often pick up wrong words; Frequent bugs and crashes; Repetitive characters, calls, and AI responses; Microphone input does not reach customers; Weak progression; new scams do not change play much
  - Unlock drivers: Fixing and upgrading the AI and voice recognition; Adding a tutorial and new-player guidance; Adding new content and changes to keep things fresh; Unlocking new scams and day-by-day progression; Attentive developer updates and post-launch support
  - Conditions: Playing with friends rather than solo; Multiplayer sessions; Working microphone and voice recognition; Better AI understanding and response quality; Tolerance for early-access bugs and crashes; Post-launch fixes and content updates; Fast unlock progression and new scams; Low price makes repetition easier to accept
- Player Archetypes:
  - Co-op Friendslop Gamer (buy)
    - Motivation: Sharing chaotic, laugh-out-loud multiplayer sessions with friends
    - Playstyle: Organizes scheduled co-op nights with a friend group, running repeated rounds back to back
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Comedy Chaos Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: Chasing absurd, improvised comedy and goofy AI reactions
    - Playstyle: Improvises ridiculous lines at the AI callers, alternating between solo sandbox play and group sessions
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: AI2U
  - Cautious Early-Access Waiter (no buy)
    - Motivation: Waiting for the developers to fix stability and AI problems before committing
    - Playstyle: Follows patch updates and community reports, postponing purchase or play until the game is stable
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Privacy-Conscious Content Creator (no buy)
    - Motivation: Protecting personal data and creating safe streamable content
    - Playstyle: Probes technical and security behavior of the game, especially the in-game browser, before deciding to play or stream it
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: streamer; content creator
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and hilarious gameplay (weight 0.36): Players widely describe the game as fun, hilarious, addictive, and entertaining. Humor is a core part of the experience, with many mentioning laughs throughout.
- Best played with friends (weight 0.34): The game is repeatedly praised as more enjoyable with friends, whether in groups or with a partner. It also works solo but shines in multiplayer.
- High praise for overall quality (weight 0.28): The game receives strong accolades, described as awesome, fantastic, wonderful, and one of a kind. It is considered very well made and among the best by some.
- Strong potential and unique concept (weight 0.18): Reviewers highlight the game's great concept and potential, noting it is a fresh idea with promise. The core premise is widely appreciated.
- Great value for price (weight 0.11): Many reviewers consider the game worth its low price and a must-buy, especially given the entertainment it provides.
- Minor bugs but still enjoyable (weight 0.1): Bugs are present but considered insignificant and not enough to hinder the fun. Many find the game extremely cool despite early access issues.
- AI characters are well-implemented (weight 0.08): The AI behavior is generally praised as working well, ranging from not bad to excellent. It adds to the game's appeal.
- Fun initially but may fade (weight 0.07): Some players find the game entertaining at first but note it can become less engaging over time. Initial fun is a common experience.
- Solo play can be fun (weight 0.06): Even when playing alone, the game is enjoyable and fun, though it is often noted that multiplayer enhances the experience.
- Custom callers add creativity (weight 0.04): The ability to create custom callers is seen as an amazing and nice touch, allowing for personalized and creative gameplay.
- Replayability with varied stories (weight 0.04): Getting the same character can yield different stories, and new stories emerge each time, adding replay value. This variety keeps the game interesting.
- Chaotic fun is a highlight (weight 0.04): The game's chaotic nature is part of the fun, making it incredibly enjoyable and unpredictable. Players appreciate the humor that arises from the chaos.

Common complaints:
- Voice recognition frequently fails (weight 0.57): Players report that the speech recognition system often mishears or completely fails to understand spoken input, leading to broken conversations. Many note it only understands a small fraction of what is said, especially with accents or English input.
- AI often buggy and unresponsive (weight 0.26): The AI frequently crashes, glitches, or becomes unresponsive, sometimes not working half the time. Players report incorrect responses and general instability in AI interactions.
- Game boring and repetitive (weight 0.21): Many players find the game boring quickly, with repetitive gameplay that gets old within minutes to half an hour. Lack of variety and engaging content is a common complaint.
- Speech recognition mishears heavily (weight 0.21): Speech-to-text is described as terrible, with about one in three words misunderstood even after calibration. The system often fails to pick up mic input clearly, leading to nonsensical responses.
- AI service frequently unavailable (weight 0.19): Users repeatedly encounter 'AI service temporarily unavailable' errors, often during high load, which blocks conversations entirely. This issue is compounded by heavy reliance on the DeepSeek API, so any external outage breaks the game.
- AI fails in non-English languages (weight 0.17): AI performs poorly for Turkish and Russian, often not understanding the language at all. Other non-English languages are also handled poorly, with English support only being mediocre.
- Slow AI response times (weight 0.16): The AI takes too long to respond, sometimes up to a minute even for short inputs, making the game feel sluggish and at times unplayable. Peak times worsen the delay.
- Polish localization completely broken (weight 0.14): The Polish translation is incompatible, displays gibberish, and causes stutters. Players report that Polish language support simply does not work at all.
- Devs beg for donations (weight 0.11): Developers ask for donations via Discord and in-game because they cannot afford AI tokens. This is seen as inappropriate for a paid game, especially so soon after launch.
- AI misunderstanding ruins gameplay (weight 0.11): Core gameplay is ruined when the AI misunderstands the player, often preventing answers even on the player's turn. This makes the game not fun and frustrating.
- TTS stutters and is choppy (weight 0.11): Text-to-speech output is frequently described as choppy, stuttering, or heavily fragmented. Issues with Qwen3 TTS installation and patches are also reported.
- Game unpolished and unfinished (weight 0.1): The game feels raw, unpolished, and unfinished, needing more development time. Players note it requires significant fixing before it's ready.
- No tutorial or guidance (weight 0.06): Players are thrown in without any directions or tutorial, spending the first chunk of time clicking around confused. Lack of guidance is a common complaint.
- AI understands nothing, talks nonsense (weight 0.06): The AI frequently fails to understand anything and only produces nonsensical responses. This makes interactions feel pointless and frustrating.
- AI API errors on launch (weight 0.06): At launch, players encountered AI API errors such as 'There was a problem with the AI. Try again later.' These errors sometimes persisted and blocked interactions.
- Not recommended even for free (weight 0.06): Some players explicitly say the game is not worth it and would not recommend it to anybody, even for free. This reflects deep dissatisfaction.

Gameplay feedback:
- AI-driven gameplay interactions (weight 0.42): The game is built around AI characters and systems that generate dynamic responses and scenarios. AI is central to the gameplay loop and decision-making.
- Voice recognition core mechanic (weight 0.4): The game heavily relies on speech recognition to interpret player speech as the primary input method. Players speak into a microphone and the AI processes their words to drive gameplay interactions.
- Co-op with friends (weight 0.31): Many players highlight that the game is designed for playing with friends in cooperative multiplayer. It supports group play and is often described as a friendslop experience.
- Scamming as core gameplay (weight 0.21): Players engage in scamming activities, often targeting AI callers or other characters. Scamming is a central mechanic that drives progression and humor.
- Conversations with AI callers (weight 0.2): The game involves talking to AI-driven callers in a call center setting. Players interact with these characters to progress or achieve objectives.
- Text-to-speech for characters (weight 0.11): AI characters are voiced using text-to-speech technology, with some requiring specific models like Qwen. This enables dynamic voice output.
- Solo play supported (weight 0.07): The game can be played alone, allowing solo players to experience the content without a partner. This provides flexibility for different play styles.
- Voice recording and playback (weight 0.07): The game records the player's voice and sometimes screen, replaying them during loading screens or end-of-day statistics. This adds a personal and humorous touch.
- In-game browser feature (weight 0.06): The game includes a functional in-game browser that mimics a real browser. This is used for gameplay or immersion purposes.
- Voice chat with players (weight 0.05): Players can use voice chat to communicate with each other during multiplayer sessions. This enhances coordination and social interaction.
- AI system reliance (weight 0.05): The game depends on an AI system, including API calls, to function. This is a technical foundation that enables many features.

Performance notes:
- Severe optimization and low FPS (weight 0.35): Optimization is widely criticized, with reports of extremely low FPS, stutters, and poor performance even on high-end hardware and minimum settings. Several users note odd CPU/GPU usage and performance degradation over time.
- Persistent stability and crash problems (weight 0.28): Many reviewers report frequent crashes, white screens, Unity errors, and a general buggy state, including crashes during launching private games and character customization. Some crashes are severe enough to affect the entire system or leave the game running after quitting.
- Audio and voice chat problems (weight 0.06): Reviewers mention voice audio cutting in and out, choppy German voice sync, and generally slow audio. These issues detract from the overall communication experience.
- Server instability and connectivity issues (weight 0.06): Servers were overloaded at release, sometimes do not work, and can disconnect players. These problems impact online play and the reliability of networked features.
- Some players report stable performance (weight 0.06): A few reviewers state the game runs very stably after a hotfix, runs well particularly in core scamming gameplay, or runs flawlessly on lower-end PCs. These positive reports highlight that performance can vary greatly depending on setup.

Recommendations:
- Not recommended currently (weight 0.14): Multiple reviewers do not recommend buying the game at the current time. Reasons include unfinished state and the need for fixes before purchase.
- Fun with friends (weight 0.14): The game is highly enjoyable when played with friends. Multiple reviewers recommend grabbing a group of friends to play together.
- Worth the price (weight 0.12): Many reviewers consider the game a good value for its price. It is described as worth the money and a great purchase especially at its low cost.
- Overall recommendation (weight 0.11): Many reviewers give a positive recommendation for the game. They recommend it to everyone and consider it highly recommended.
- Simple buy and enjoy (weight 0.07): Some reviewers simply say to buy the game and have fun. They give a straightforward recommendation to purchase it.
- Wait before buying (weight 0.06): Some reviewers suggest waiting a few months or for full release before purchasing. They recommend watching for developer fixes to issues.
- English proficiency needed (weight 0.04): A few reviewers note that the game is only recommended for people who can speak English properly. At least a little English is needed to enjoy it.

Other player notes:
- Early access development status (weight 0.16): The game is currently in early access, developed by a small team actively working on it. It is sold at a low price during this phase and has a long way to go before completion.
- Reliance on external AI service (weight 0.12): The game depends on DeepSeek's API, and service outages can break functionality. The AI model is paid for by the developer, adding ongoing costs.
- Affordable pricing and discounts (weight 0.1): The game is priced affordably and often offers discounts, making it cheap for players. This low price point is a notable positive aspect.
- Donations solicited for AI costs (weight 0.1): Developers are asking for donations via Discord and inside the game to fund AI bills. This is seen as a way to cover expensive AI running costs.
- Turkish language support available (weight 0.09): The game includes Turkish language support, though localization efforts are slow. This makes the game accessible to Turkish-speaking players.
- Undisclosed AI usage in development (weight 0.07): More AI was likely used in making the game than admitted, such as for the UI. The game hides some of its AI usage.
- Poor French localization quality (weight 0.07): French language support is available but of poor quality, especially for AI interactions. Voice lines are present but localization is subpar.
- Active developer patching and hotfixes (weight 0.06): Developers are actively patching and fixing the game through hotfixes. They are committed to updating the game to resolve issues.
- German language support needs improvement (weight 0.05): German language support is available but can be improved. The German version exists but has quality issues.
- Delayed Steam payouts (weight 0.05): Developers have stated they won't receive their first Steam payout for 45 days. This financial delay may impact development.
- Poor non-English localization overall (weight 0.04): Localization for languages other than English is poor and not handled well. This is a common complaint among players.
- Developer commitment to long-term support (weight 0.04): Developers stated they want the game to last for years rather than months. They are committed to keeping it up as long as possible.
- Designed for playing with friends (weight 0.04): The game is marketed as a multiplayer experience designed to be played together with friends. This is a core aspect of its appeal.
- Speech recognition issues for some languages (weight 0.04): The game supports speech recognition for multiple languages, but Danish and Russian have functionality problems. This limits accessibility for those users.
- Stores player voice data and clips (weight 0.04): The game saves clips and player voice data, storing recorded voice data in a folder. This raises privacy concerns for some players.
- Bring your own AI key option (weight 0.04): The game includes a 'bring your own AI key' option to try any models. This gives players flexibility but also highlights reliance on external AI.
- Perceived as a money-grabbing game (weight 0.04): Some reviewers consider it a money-grabbing game, looking like a light money grab. This perception may deter potential players.
- Polish language support is broken (weight 0.04): Polish language support is present but faulty, with broken localization. This affects Polish-speaking players' experience.
- Russian language support available (weight 0.04): Russian language is supported, making the game accessible to Russian-speaking players. This is a positive inclusion.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.24): Players are frustrated by severe technical failures including crashes, poor optimization, and lag that make the game unplayable. The AI and speech recognition frequently fail to understand players, causing lost trust and broken conversations, while poor language support for Russian, Polish, Turkish, and other languages blocks progression. Server disconnections, the 'AI service temporarily unavailable' error, and illogical AI responses compound the experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.16): Players are disappointed that a promising concept is undermined by weak AI, faulty speech recognition, and poor localization. The gameplay becomes repetitive and boring after just a few hours, with limited content and shallow mechanics. Technical issues like crashes, lag, and unpolished presentation make the game feel like a waste of money and not worth the hype.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.11): Players enjoy the fun and chaotic gameplay, especially when playing with friends. The scamming premise, AI interactions, and humorous scenarios provide hours of entertainment. The game is praised for being fun alone or in groups, with many highlighting the comedic and unpredictable moments.
- Amusement (weight 0.09): Players find the game hilarious due to absurd scam scenarios, unpredictable AI responses, and funny interactions with characters like SpongeBob and Darth Vader. The chaotic multiplayer moments and the boss's criticism add to the comedy. Many report laughing out loud while playing with friends.
- Concern (weight 0.06): Players are concerned about the game's long-term viability due to high AI costs and the developers' financial instability. Privacy issues, including voice recording without consent and unclear data handling, raise serious worries. There is also anxiety that the game may be abandoned if funding for AI services runs out.
- Boredom (weight 0.04): Players become bored quickly because the gameplay is repetitive and lacks variation. After a short time, the game offers little challenge or new content, making it monotonous. Playing alone is especially dull, and the same few calls repeat without keeping interest.
- Fun (weight 0.03): Players have fun scamming AI callers, especially with friends, and enjoy the chaotic and humorous outcomes. The sandbox mode and various scam options keep the experience entertaining. The AI's funny behavior and the end-of-day reviews add to the enjoyment.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Players are angry about broken language support, especially Russian and Polish, and feel the game is unfinished and a waste of money. Issues like GDPR violations, admin abuse in Discord, and the inability to refund amplify the anger. Poor AI performance and misleading claims about language support also infuriate players.
- Excitement (weight 0.03): Players are excited about the unique concept of scamming AI and the potential for future updates and custom callers. Playing with friends and experiencing bizarre conversations creates a lot of excitement. The game's creative premise and AI speech recognition add a new level to gaming.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Players feel satisfied when the AI works well and the game runs smoothly, especially after hotfixes. Scamming difficult characters like Darth Vader or earning money feels rewarding. The game meets expectations and provides enjoyable roleplay and multiplayer experiences.
- Annoyance (weight 0.03): Players are annoyed by time pressure, connection issues, and the constant need to repeat themselves due to poor voice recognition. The AI lagging and saying 'Sorry, what did you say?' disrupts the flow. Host leaving resets the lobby, and developers asking for donations on launch adds to the irritation.
- Mild frustration (weight 0.02): Players experience mild frustration when speech recognition misinterprets accents or fails to catch what they say. The AI can be buggy, and technical issues like lag and microphone problems occur. These issues are minor but still detract from the experience.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Players hope the developers will fix the AI cost issues and other problems, allowing the game to grow and improve. They look forward to future updates, new content, and better language support. There is optimism that the game can become great if these issues are addressed.
- Distrust (weight 0.02): Players distrust the developers due to lack of transparency about voice recordings, donation requests, and undisclosed AI usage. The game feels like a potential rugpull or money grab, and concerns about privacy invasion are high. Suspicions of scams and misuse of data further erode trust.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the sandbox mode, scamming mechanics, and addictive gameplay. They find the game fun and unique, with many ways to scam AI people. The experience with friends and the AI's excellence keep them hooked.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Players are confused by the lack of guidance, missing continue option, and unclear menu options. Bugs like incorrect code messages and horrible translations add to the confusion. The game's poor performance despite low hardware usage also puzzles them.
- Dissatisfaction (weight 0.02): Players are dissatisfied with poor language support, including bad German audio, reversed Arabic text, and broken Korean localization. The AI TTS malfunctions and the Polish AI is considered garbage. The game feels empty and lacks rewards or teamwork.
- Joy (weight 0.01): Players experience joy from playing with friends and feeling like a scammer, leading to hours of laughter. The absurd situations and chaotic fun create memorable moments. The game is incredibly fun and brings people together.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the developers' effort, responsiveness, and frequent updates. They value the community support and the game's overall quality. The developers' dedication to improving the game is recognized and thanked.
- Worry (weight 0.01): Players worry about the game's long-term viability due to AI model costs and potential abandonment. Privacy concerns and the possibility of voice recordings being misused add to the anxiety. There is fear that the game may not last if funding runs out.}