Underplayed Gems

TV Show Tycoon (2024)

TV Show Tycoon cover
Developer
ORDA
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.9 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A text-driven management sandbox where you creatively craft and schedule TV shows with strategic choices.

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What players say

Players are split on TV Show Tycoon. Many praise its deep mechanics and realistic show reviews, but they also warn about a steep learning curve and a UI that makes basic tasks like hiring and filtering feel tedious. A common complaint is that running out of money happens too easily, and long-time players note development has stalled with no updates for more than a year.

Screenshots

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