Underplayed Gems

STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator (2023)

STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator cover
Developer
TERNOX
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.8 of 5, 3,075 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A laid-back, nostalgic simulation where you manage stocks and life decisions at your own pace, with a retro 80s Japanese aesthetic.

chillretroatmospherictext-basedtime managementeconomymanagement

What players say

Players love the chaotic blend of stock trading, life events, and minigames like pachinko and poker, calling it addictive and fun even in early access. Some feel the RNG is rigged against them and poker needs balancing, while others note the endgame gets repetitive after around 30 hours.

Screenshots

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