# Unfortunately! — A gaming industry farce

> Satirical job application simulator for the gaming industry. (iPhone/iPad app by Bruno Citoni.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfortunately/id6478390343 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bruno Citoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665899460)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 152 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfortunately/id6478390343/reviews.md

## What is Unfortunately!?

"The Dark Souls of Job Application Simulators" - (self-appointed)
“The most scarily realistic game I have ever played” - someone on Reddit 
“The single most accurate game dev simulator ever made, bar none” - the same person on Reddit
 
FEATURING:

• A growing set of 30+ authentic "unfortunately" emails to collect.
• A plethora (6) minigames that may or may not help you get a job in the gaming industry.
• Now with extra juicy bits.

## Key features

- 30+ "unfortunately" emails
- 6 minigames
- Realistic game dev simulation
- Satirical gameplay
- Darkly humorous

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfortunately/id6478390343/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I didn't get a job

*2024-02-29*

Accurate life simulator, 5/5

## Frequently asked questions about Unfortunately!

### What is Unfortunately!?

Unfortunately! is a satirical job application simulator that humorously depicts the challenges of getting a job in the gaming industry. It features a collection of "unfortunately" emails and minigames.

### How much does Unfortunately! cost?

Unfortunately! is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to the full game.

### Does Unfortunately! have ads?

No, Unfortunately! does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What devices support Unfortunately!?

Unfortunately! is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for Unfortunately!?

Unfortunately! has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature themes or content suitable for older audiences.

### How often is Unfortunately! updated?

The latest version of Unfortunately! is 1.61, and it was last updated on March 1, 2024. This suggests relatively frequent updates.

### Can I play Unfortunately! offline?

The description does not explicitly mention offline play. However, as a single-player simulation game, it is likely playable without an internet connection.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Unfortunately!?

Gameplay in Unfortunately! involves collecting "unfortunately" emails and engaging in six minigames designed to simulate the job application process in the gaming industry.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.61 — 2024-03-01

fixed a nasty bug by adding a 0

### 1.6 — 2024-03-01

bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2024-02-29

bug fixes, reworked writing test, made the game easier across the board

### 1.4 — 2024-02-25

No release notes.

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## More apps by Bruno Citoni

- [Team Picker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/team-picker/id1665899458)

All apps by Bruno Citoni: https://appshunter.io/developer/1665899460

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-05.*