This review explores the application of gamification in the work environment, highlighting its potential to enhance motivation, productivity, and performance. Gamification involves incorporating game elements into non-game contexts to encourage desired behaviors. The study analyzed 23 articles from Science, Scielo, and Dialnet, focusing on gamification, games, and work environments, with more than 50% published in the last five years. The research indicates that gamification can significantly impact industries such as retail, media, consumer goods, and manufacturing. It can influence employee attitudes and behaviors, make workplaces more attractive, and improve customer service and productivity. Gamification in intra-organizational settings can foster positive outcomes by increasing employee engagement and satisfaction. However, its applicability remains unclear, and there are concerns about its effectiveness in different contexts. The study emphasizes the importance of aligning gamification strategies with organizational goals and ensuring that they are not overly complex, which could lead to demotivation. Additionally, the use of gamification should be voluntary and consider the psychological and emotional well-being of employees. The review also discusses the potential of gamification in various sectors, including software development, project management, and human resources. It highlights the benefits of gamification in improving job performance, work attitude, and social relationships. However, the study notes that the long-term effects of gamification are not fully understood, and there are concerns about its impact on intrinsic motivation and the potential for negative outcomes such as stress and reduced performance. Overall, the study concludes that gamification has the potential to enhance organizational and personal performance, but its implementation requires careful consideration of various factors, including employee engagement, motivation, and the specific context in which it is applied. The research underscores the need for further studies to clarify the true impact of gamification in the workplace.This review explores the application of gamification in the work environment, highlighting its potential to enhance motivation, productivity, and performance. Gamification involves incorporating game elements into non-game contexts to encourage desired behaviors. The study analyzed 23 articles from Science, Scielo, and Dialnet, focusing on gamification, games, and work environments, with more than 50% published in the last five years. The research indicates that gamification can significantly impact industries such as retail, media, consumer goods, and manufacturing. It can influence employee attitudes and behaviors, make workplaces more attractive, and improve customer service and productivity. Gamification in intra-organizational settings can foster positive outcomes by increasing employee engagement and satisfaction. However, its applicability remains unclear, and there are concerns about its effectiveness in different contexts. The study emphasizes the importance of aligning gamification strategies with organizational goals and ensuring that they are not overly complex, which could lead to demotivation. Additionally, the use of gamification should be voluntary and consider the psychological and emotional well-being of employees. The review also discusses the potential of gamification in various sectors, including software development, project management, and human resources. It highlights the benefits of gamification in improving job performance, work attitude, and social relationships. However, the study notes that the long-term effects of gamification are not fully understood, and there are concerns about its impact on intrinsic motivation and the potential for negative outcomes such as stress and reduced performance. Overall, the study concludes that gamification has the potential to enhance organizational and personal performance, but its implementation requires careful consideration of various factors, including employee engagement, motivation, and the specific context in which it is applied. The research underscores the need for further studies to clarify the true impact of gamification in the workplace.