We just passed 30,000 wishlists on I Know a Guy.
For a small team of four, that number means a lot.
And now we’re very close.
I Know a Guy launches on April 1st.
🎁 Giveaway to Celebrate
To celebrate the launch, we wanted to give something back.
We’re giving away copies of the game through our Discord, so if you want a chance to grab one, you can join us there:
Thanks for all the support so far.
April 1st is very close. 🍕
If you’re seeing the game for the first time, here’s the idea in one line: You run a pizza shop up front, and handle shady business in the back, trying to balance both without everything collapsing.
New Features in Early Access
The list below covers some of the major systems and content added for Early Access.
It is not exhaustive, and we’re intentionally leaving parts out to avoid spoilers. The full experience is meant to be discovered through gameplay.
Balance Mechanic
Front pizza shop and shady backroom are fully interconnected. Neglect the front and your cover weakens, drawing police attention. Neglect the back and the mafia you owe will step in. The system remains dynamic and requires continuous balance.
Police Raids & Arrests Failure on the front side increases police pressure. Bribes can delay escalation, but repeated failure leads to raids. If caught, the game continues from the police station with a financial penalty.
Mafia Pressure & Consequences Failure on the shady side triggers mafia intervention. Payments can buy time, but pushing too far leads to direct consequences. In severe cases, you restart from the hospital and lose all carried items.
40+ New Dark Web Items & Missions New items, requests, and character-driven tasks. Transactions now include risk factors and uncertain outcomes.
11+ New Pizza Types Expanded menu with additional recipes. Progression unlocks new pizzas, increasing operational depth and income potential.
Open World (Hobarey Town) A more populated and active town. NPCs offer tasks, dialogue, and branching interactions, some with moral consequences.
Forgery & Repacking Station Produce fake documents or repackage items for discreet delivery. Mistakes reduce shady reputation.
Online Orders Receive digital pizza orders. Deliver via hired couriers or handle them manually across the map.
Progression & Expansion Systems Leveling, shop upgrades, customization, hacking risks, investment options, and access to Hardware and Clothing stores.