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Survive the Academic Gauntlet in Publish or Perish!

Dive into the cutthroat world of academia with Publish or Perish, a minimalist survival game blending roguelite challenge with the pressures of scholarly life. Face the relentless demands of research and publication in a race against the clock. Your mission: publish or perish!

Evade harsh reviewers, outsmart your rivals, and navigate the treacherous landscape of scientific publishing. Employ ethically questionable, but strategically sound, schemes to boost your research metrics and climb the academic ladder faster. As you progress, unlock new and unique academics, each with their own special abilities and starting conditions.

Key Features:

Academic Roguelite: Each playthrough offers a unique experience with randomized elements, ensuring high replayability as you strive for tenure.

Diverse Arsenal & Academics: Choose from eight unconventional weapons and nine distinct academics, each offering unique playstyles and strategic advantages. Test your scientific skills in diverse environments like the bustling office, the sterile lab, or the intimidating conference talk.

Productivity-Based Progression: Earn new weapons, powerful boosts, and strategic cards each time your productivity metric increases. Forge your path to success through strategic card combinations and resource management.

Real-World Inspiration: Discover weapons, boosts, and cards inspired by real-world practices, both helpful and detrimental, found in universities around the globe. Experience the lighter and darker sides of academic life.

Full Control Support: Play your way with seamless support for mouse and keyboard or your favorite controller. Master the academic arts regardless of your control preference. Experience this thrilling survival game today!