Troglobytes games, Stupidi Pixel, and Tiny Pixel have revealed thatDeath Noodle Delivery, a severely nihilistic game about gig work,is coming toPS4, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X|S on July 31.
Death Noodle Deliveryon PC this past April.I reviewed itaround launch and found it to be a hauntingly nihilistic and depressing game about the world’s decline in the face of endless crises and unchecked technological advancement. It takes the core premise ofPaperboyand twists it to present its dark underbelly. It also ties in some thematically crude themes to hammer its points home. It’s distressingly effective.
You play as Jimmy, who is just trying to make ends meet in an uncaring world. He takes a job delivering noodles to people on the street, but each day brings more challenges as society quickly declines and his dignity as a human gets dragged across the pavement.
The core gameplay inDeath Noodle Deliveryis a rather simplistic take onPaperboy, but most of the focus is on exploring Jimmy’s apartment block and talking to his neighbors. I mention this in my review, but if you just want to playPaperboy, then don’t bother. It is worth noting that one of my biggest complaints was the difficulty balancing, which has been addressed through multiple patches. If you’re up for an effective and pessimistic perspective on the world today, then definitely check it out.
In fact, I hope that the console release means that more people will try it out. It’s something that should be experienced.
Death Noodle Deliveryis out now on PC. It releases for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch on July 04, 2025.
