Computer Tycoon

Computer Tycoon is a fairly complex Business Grand Strategy game about Computer Evolution. Start in the 70s, invent until 2034, create the best computer systems, upgrade your infrastructure, lead a team, and alter computer history! It is time to "Think Different"

Computer Tycoon is a early access, funny and time management game developed and published by Progorion.
Released on October 12th 2017 is available in English on Windows and MacOS.

It has received 952 reviews of which 807 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 11.75€ on Steam and has a 30% discount.

The Steam community has classified Computer Tycoon into these genres:

Early Access Funny Time Management Immersive Sim Sandbox Economy Diplomacy Management Capitalism Education Base-Building Difficult Grand Strategy Strategy Retro Choices Matter 2D 3D Software Historical

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Radeon HD 6850 or similar
Storage: 3 GB available space

MacOS

OS: 10.12.x or newer
Processor: Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Unfortunately testing is under progress. On a 5 years old or newer desktop computer you will be probably okay. But this doesn't apply to MacBooks.
Storage: 1 GB available space
Additional Notes: The game doesn't work on 10.11.x - if you still have problems with a newer version, please update to the latest one

Reviews

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Nov. 2024

Just a great fun management sim game. A well crafted old school strategy game. Highly recommend.

Sept. 2024

The game initially presents a steep learning curve that might frustrate newcomers. The first few bankruptcies are a rite of passage, but once you grasp the mechanics, the game reveals its depth and charm. The difficulty curve is well-designed, offering a range of challenges for both newcomers and experienced players. The easiest setting provides a relaxed experience, while higher difficulties demand careful planning and strategic decision-making. The content in Computer Tycoon is vast and impressive. There are countless technologies to research, components to develop, and markets to conquer. Upgrading your company and expanding into new areas keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting. My main criticisms are twofold. First, the "start-up" phase can feel relatively short. Once you establish a successful strategy, you can quickly become a dominant player in the market, which might diminish the feeling of building a company from scratch. Second, and relatedly, once you've played enough to master the game's intricacies, achieving a monopoly becomes almost inevitable. In the later stages, the lack of competition can lead to a sense of stagnation, where there are few meaningful challenges left to overcome. Overall, Computer Tycoon is a fantastic strategy game that offers a deep and rewarding experience. If you're a fan of business simulations or the history of computing, I highly recommend giving this game a try. Just be aware that the endgame might leave you wanting more.

Sept. 2024

I really enjoyed this game! Purchased this after reading a negative review, to which the dev replied honestly which I respected. A game like this will never be perfect for anyone- is there too much detail for a beginner that doesn't know much about computers, maybe. Is there not enough detail for those that have built dozens of computers, probably. But what I found was that after a couple of initial playthroughs, you can get to grips with the mechanics of the game and have a great time. I learned a lot about the history of computers and how things developed Some things could do with changing, like the economy system not being rigid (I only played the historical map so not sure if others change). Also maybe not calling the lowest economic tier countries 'poverty' lol. Personal highlight is having DDR6 RAM in 2004 because I did a very research heavy playthrough. https://store.steampowered.com/app/686680/Computer_Tycoon/# Ultimately look forward to doing more runs with increased difficulty :)

July 2024

I'm writing this just before closing out my first run. Figuring out how to balance things and get a lead going in the early-mid stages has been a fun challenge, the AI doesn't feel particularly "cheaty", and feels like it gets a few extra resources at start and then tries to out compete you fairly. The back and forth of upping each other to get a bigger market share is fun, though once you snowball enough it's changes into how quickly can you market to your competitors countries to crush them. It's not a grand strategy game, but more like a tycoon game with a world map. Which is more fun to me as the light strategy layer adds an interesting mix to the standard tycoon formula. Now if you'll excuse me I have 2 competitors left to wipe out before I set my prices to the GDP of a small country.

Jan. 2024

Hello, the game has potential, I've only tried it since the last version, I can't really say how I felt about the state of the game before. The pluses would be that the career seems detailed but rather understandable despite the interface. The gameplay is multi-faceted, with several interesting scenarios such as the world with a historical planisphere since 1974 and its characteristics. On the minus side, the interface is really confusing, and even after several hours of play is difficult to grasp. This also applies to the menus, where more minimalist Game Dev Tycoon-style windows would be a real plus, which in my opinion is the benchmark in interface and atmosphere for a management game. Progression is complete, but research takes a long time. Technologies from the 80s can in some cases be unlocked in the 90s/2000s, giving rise to annachronisms, and ratings and competitors seem to have the same late technologies. The game's economy is also confusing, going from very profitable in a market that has been implemented for some time with a market share of over 25%, to extremely deficient, where you have to gauge the logistics constantly, which is painful. Otherwise, if the support follows, the game can really be interesting.

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Developer

Progorion

Publisher

Progorion

Release 12 Oct 2017

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