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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 hardware, software and grand strategy game
developed and published by Progorion.
Released on October 12th 2017 is available in English on Windows and MacOS.
It has received 969 reviews of which 827 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 16.79€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Instant Gaming.
The Steam community has classified Computer Tycoon into these genres:
System 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
User reviews & Ratings
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If you're from IT or into computer history the chances to become addicted to the game are high. The game complexity and history accuracy makes it perfect. Please keep up great work.
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TL;DR version is this: very unique and fun casual game from a dedicated solo developer that combines business strategy, management, operations, R&D, product development and design, marketing, and even some cool world history if such world map out of three choices is chosen. For those die-hard #PCMR folks out there, computer historian aficionados, casual gamers, gamers on a tight budget, and those with older/lower-end specs (system requirements are very gentle as this is essentially a 2D/text game), this one is worth a shot for any of you in those categories. Best yet, if you don't like something, provide your input on the Steam Discussion forums or on Discord and more than likely the dev will respond directly to you. How often do us Steam gamers get that? ** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ** :) Now, the in-depth version: if the "real world history map" is chosen: after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 (and know that the game starts in the 70's, so we're fast-forwarding here), the global map changes to reflect real world events like Ukraine being formed that year (did you know that?) along with other new nations, border changes in Europe, Middle East, and Northeast Asia, and characteristics of some existing nations changing, e.g. going from a Communist economy to a Capitalist one [and therefore being able to sell computers in those countries :) ]. On the other hand, a simplified global map is available, and then a third one that randomizes nations' attributes, like being 'Rich', 'Poor', etc. Technology research is a big aspect of this game and something that really makes it pop. Research items are quite true and faithful to real timelines and their impacts, e.g. developing a new semiconductor node -- let's say 130nm -- reduces costs per CPU made and allows for higher clock speeds and therefore performance. Everything from CPU nodes, models, and features, to system memory, storage, operating systems, displays, and power & cooling have tech research trees, totaling over 300 different technologies. The research pace is then determined but the number and level of research facilities built in different nations, along with Managers that act as bonus multipliers depending on their research skill level (1-100). Anyways, production, manufacturing, and marketing aspects are all part of the game as well, making the gameplay very dynamic and offering tons of possibilities for how one decides to run their computer business. You're also competing against other companies, e.g. the Apples and Commodores and Dells of the world, so market share and how aggressively you decide to compete in different countries affects your sales numbers and ultimately your profitability (sometimes it doesn't make sense to compete with another established/stronger competitor in a country as marketing costs exceed profit margins on computers sold). Digressing, Computer Tycoon has been an extremely enjoyable game for me, one that I've played almost since it's first release on Steam and have appreciated the developments to it over the years. I'd love to see it continuing to move forward and eventually leave Steam Early Access, but its success will ultimately be driven by you, the gamers that have a say and can vote with your dollars. ;)
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Good game after you get how it all works/plays. I will sink some hours into this when I get the time, I got it during a sale but would have paid full price.
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If you are tired of all the money grabs out there, all those streamlined rinse-and-repeat titles that overpromise and underdeliver ... I own this game for 5 or 6 years, probably since it was first released into EA. Don't be fooled by the long development time, as THIS ... is one of the few GEMS out here on Steam. The Dev is like one of those rare Watchmakers who strive for perfection. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED, if you buy this game. Not only because you will realize how much work has gone and is being put into the development .. no, you'll come back to replaying it evry now and then for many years to come. It's one of those rare "Classic Titles" you'll be glad to have in your Steam library. And if you appreciate the few really invested solo dev geniuses out there, Progorion is one of them!
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This game has a great concept and is quite unique but I can't help but feel that there is a lot of missed opportunity here. I know that scope creep can kill small titles but I think the scope would benefit from being expanded here. Some features that felt like they should have been in the game: -Being able to release multiple models in the same category. You can do it but it will bankrupt you. There is no reason a company can't create a low, medium and high end PC but in this game it will tank your company. -Being able to choose your start point, why can't I start my company in 1992? -I think having multiple categories for companies would make more sense. As it stands, every company is creating every component and software for their computers. Even Apple only started doing that recently in real life. Generally there are chip companies that create CPU/GPU, OEMs that create the rest of the components and package everything together and software companies that make the OS. I think maybe the game should allow you to have the option to focus on just one category if you want or all three. -The AI would be more interesting if you could choose from several personalities. For example at the start of the game you could choose a focus or strategy for them so you know what to expect. It would be interesting to have a company that focuses on high end only, etc. Overall the game does something unique and it is well detailed. It feels like a passion project and I love it for that. But I also think that if the developer hires some more people and expands the scope for the sequel, it will be a much better game overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Computer Tycoon is currently priced at 16.79€ on Steam.
Computer Tycoon is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 16.79€ on Steam.
Computer Tycoon received 827 positive votes out of a total of 969 achieving a rating of 8.09.
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Computer Tycoon was developed and published by Progorion.
Computer Tycoon is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Computer Tycoon is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Computer Tycoon is not playable on Linux.
Computer Tycoon is a single-player game.
Computer Tycoon does not currently offer any DLC.
Computer Tycoon does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Computer Tycoon does not support Steam Remote Play.
Computer Tycoon is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Computer Tycoon.
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