Underplayed Gems

Computer Tycoon (2017)

Computer Tycoon cover
Developer
Progorion
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.3 of 5, 1,009 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A complex, slow-paced business simulation where you build a computer company from the 70s through to 2034, balancing research, marketing, and global market conquest.

strategicretroeducationalresource managementdifficultsandboxeconomysimulation

What players say

Players praise the deep simulation and good learning curve, especially for those who built computers in the 70s-2000s. The developer has been actively updating the game for years, though some find the interface clunky and the difficulty high.

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