Publisher Tycoon (2016)

Developer: 14Dimension Enterprise
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Rating: 2.5 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A laid-back management sim where you run a publishing company by clicking through menus to produce books and manage stock.

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What players say

Players say Publisher Tycoon is an unpolished and buggy management sim with a weak tutorial and no way to save mid-session. Opinions are split: some find it a fun casual time-waster, while others call it too grindy and repetitive, with an unrealistic starting budget for a game that only lasts 18 months.

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