New virtual remote-work sim launches on Steam with focus tools and 100% positive reviews

For the modern remote worker, the "office" is more than often a silent, four-walled bubble. While the freedom of working from home is undeniable, the lack of a consistent social circle and the "watercooler effect" can cause professional and personal isolation. On January 19, 2026, developer GigaPuff and publisher Future Friends Games released On-Together: Virtual Co-Working on Steam, a title that explicitly seeks to reduce or even eliminate this social gap. Unlike typical productivity apps, On-Together is a cozy, multiplayer simulation where your customized avatar sits in a shared digital lounge - like a library, a treehouse, or a floating lily pad - alongside friends or strangers who are also working on their real-world to-do lists.

The game’s primary strength looks to be its flexibility. It doesn't demand the full attention of the player; instead, it is designed to live at the edge of your screen in "sticker mode" or as a transparent overlay while you handle spreadsheets, coding, or studying. This "body doubling" technique (the psychological phenomenon where being around others who are also working increases focus) is the core value proposition for those who spend their entire day alone, or for those who are struggling with ADHD. When you need a mental break, the game changes its form from a background tool to a playground, with mini-games like fishing, basketball, and even "jam sessions" where you can form a virtual band with your "co-workers".

To be fair, the launch of On-Together has been a quiet, unqualified success. Within 24 hours of release, the game hit a peak of 1,167 concurrent players and, importantly, holds a 100% positive rating across its initial user reviews. It's not hard to see that the "Very Positive" reception comes largely due to the game's generous suite of productivity features: an integrated Pomodoro timer, task checklists, journals, and a calendar system that rewards your focus with "tickets" used to unlock pet companions and new outfits for your avatar.

For the "work-from-home" crowd, On-Together could be more of a social utility than simply a game. It provides the "awareness of being observed" that helps accountability without the pressure of a corporate tracking tool. You could be a student prepping for finals or a freelancer looking for a digital community, and this could work for you. Plus, On-Together's low technical requirements - requiring only 2 GB of RAM and 500 MB of space - is a neat, low barrier into the tool. While it currently lacks official Steam Deck (curr. $675 on Amazon for the 512GB/OLED variant) verification, it is fully playable on the handheld as a dedicated "focus device" on your desk.

You can read more about On-Together: Virtual Co-Working on Steam here - it's priced at $9.99.