John Gleep

John Gleep is an alien whose casino is failing, whose marriage has fallen apart and who owes the mob a galaxy. To pay off his debt to Joey Norp, a mob boss and dentist, he flies between planets, abducts people to fill his casino and tries to keep the business running. The game combines UFO piloting with pachinko-style roguelike gameplay across two screens.

Raid planets and run a casino

You zip around planets abducting people and stealing resources while avoiding high-alert attacks from Captain Missile. Back at the casino, you manage your involuntary gamblers as they tumble around, handle distractions such as defusing bombs, squashing bugs and ignoring virtual meetings, and upgrade and customize the casino with pegs from a gacha machine.

Each planet you raid brings John closer to having his debt collected. You use Junk and Gadgets found on planets to improve your ship or activate distracting abilities, and fuel the Hyperdrive to escape to another star system and find more planets to raid. There are over 100 gadgets to unlock, which can help or hinder you, and over 40 pegs for customizing the casino.

New runs and upgrades

If John fails to pay, the game ends, but starting a new run brings different casino combinations, new planets to discover and another chance to clear the debt. You can encounter companions and earn permanent upgrades from them. You can also help them with their personal lives, though the debt remains your priority.

Life beyond the debt

You can explore the star system and take a break from running the casino and abducting gamblers. Activities include going to a club, betting on Binko Races and playing Human Poker. You can also visit your ex-wife, Lucille, and your child, Lil Gleepy.