I agree. Spreadsheet person is bizarre, but did nothing wrong (nor are they sad for having a spreadsheet, just unusual).

I also find the protagonists leveling up mockable (but not particularly funny). Personal growth in any characteristic takes time and major effort, but maybe that is part of the satire?

I find it hard to workout what is being played straight, and what is being mocked, tbh, I just don't care, or find it that funny.

The tropes seem strongly tied to the rationality and EA communities, so maybe if one is part of those communities there is more to the satire?