Music Band Manager (2017)

Developer: Hamsters Gaming
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 2.7 of 5, 359 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted management sim where you guide a fledgling band from garage rehearsals to big stages, balancing resources and creative decisions without pressure.

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What players say

Players describe it as a typical and repetitive tycoon game that loses appeal after a few hours. A broken economy model makes it hard to stay profitable, and there is a save glitch that can block progress entirely.

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