Dark, grunge, sci-fi; these are all elements that make genres like cyberpunk aesthetic and thematic goldmines. So, it’s always exciting to see a new indie game that embraces these atmospheres. Fenyx Digital has announced they’re working on a dystopian noir strategy simulator, The Money Man, for Steam.

In the far-flung future, you play as the employee of New York crime family. You must sort and scan dollar bills at the back of a speakeasy until you can pay off your debt to the family:

“Every day, debtors arrive to pay what they owe to the crime family. Real money needs to go into the vault, and counterfeits must be caught – or it’s you who answers for it. Your task is to inspect the cash using a variety of tools at your desk. Use a scanner to inspect serial numbers and portraits more closely, or set the bill on the UV plate or under regular light to see how the bill reacts. You also have your handy notebook and a ledger at your disposal to cross check anything you find suspicious.”

Of course, simple desk work isn’t the only pastime your job offers:

“Stroll through the speakeasy to gather rumors and chat with patrons for useful intel. Using the information you gather, you’ll find it easier to spot who’s a liar and who is being truthful when they pass bills to you.”

The player only has 31 days to repay their debt and escape the city and Earth entirely, with each choice they make affecting the final outcome:

“The choices you make in-game will determine which of the nine endings you experience. Will you stay loyal to the mob and pay your debt or become an informant for the police? Will you make your escape to Mars? Even one change could alter your ending.”

Check out the whole announcement trailer below, and wishlist The Money Man on Steam today.