Market Tycoon (2017)

Developer: Protection Games
Publisher: Conglomerate 5
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 2.7 of 5, 412 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow-paced business-building simulation where you gradually expand and customize a store while balancing minor operational challenges like rent and expiration dates.

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What players say

Players say the game was abandoned in early access with no updates for years, leaving a buggy, unbalanced sandbox mode that makes it nearly impossible to earn money. A few find it cozy or enjoy the realistic mechanics, but most warn it is unfinished and broken.

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