TV Studio Story (2024)

Developer: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 105 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A colorful, laid-back, and satisfying tycoon sim where you creatively craft TV shows and manage talent.

casualcharmingpixel artstrategicsimulationwhimsicalrewarding

What players say

Players praise the familiar Kairosoft formula but many find the gameplay repetitive after the early hours. Constant money pressure and tedious manual upgrades for every item frustrate, and several reviewers say it feels like a reskinned Game Dev Story with less creative freedom.

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