Make it count!

"You only get one notebook to write your life in."

Make It Count! is a rapid-fire life simulation played entirely on the pages of a notebook. From childhood dreams to retirement regrets, every decision shapes who you become.

Do you chase the Money ($) and become a Tycoon? Or do you prioritize Happiness (Hpy) and live as a carefree Survivor? Watch your avatar age from a scribbled kid to a weary elder as you try to balance your health, wealth, and time.

Features:

•  Hand-Drawn Aesthetic: Every button, character, and menu looks like it was sketched during a boring class.
• Balance Act: Manage 3 core stats while your life expectancy ticks down.
• Dynamic Aging: See your character grow up (and old) based on your choices.
• 5 Endings: Can you reach the legendary rank or will you end as a tragedy?

Controls:

• A / W / ⬅️ / ➡️ arrows to choose your path.
• Space / Enter to confirm.

Created for GMTK Game Jam 2026 by JeremiaGOATwald

Credits:

Code & Art by JeremiaGOATwald

Music: "LoFi - LoFi Music 2" by APALONBeats (via Pixabay)

SFX: Kenney.nl

Font: Google Fonts (Patrick Hand)