Underplayed Gems

Software Inc. (2015)

Software Inc. cover
Developer
Coredumping
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.7 of 5, 7,742 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 62 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Building and managing a software company from the ground up feels meticulous and strategic, with a focus on optimizing workflows and outsmarting competitors.

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What players say

Players call it a deep software-company tycoon that scratches the same itch as Rimworld and Game Dev Tycoon. The tutorials are opaque, but the simulation is detailed and rewards experimentation. Development has been active and transparent for years, and the modding community adds even more depth.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.