Computer Tycoon on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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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 Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Computer Tycoon into these genres:

Hardware Software Grand Strategy Strategy Economy Diplomacy Management Capitalism Historical Trading Immersive Sim Sandbox Difficult Resource Management Sci-fi Simulation Singleplayer Time Management Replay Value Early Access

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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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Sept. 2025

Edit: I have set this review to positive after playing on the test/beta branch which is two years ahead, and chatting with the developer a bit. Love how open to feedback they are, and there is serious progress being made. Original review: I want to like this game but I always either get bored or frustrated. The gameplay systems aren't enough fun for me, the UX is pretty bad and most of the time you will just be waiting while checking if number still go up. Really appreciate what the developer tried to do here, but it is not for me. I was hoping it would be closer to the classic Business Tycoon with just more depth - but it is lacking (for me) what made that game feel special.

Aug. 2025

If you like a tycoon games that game does scratch that ich. That game is a product of love, made by one developer and went a long way since I played it last time, quite a few years ago, as game seems on last streatch to v1 i decideded to give it another go, and I stayed for about 25h. You should give it a try!

April 2025

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.

April 2025

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. ;)

Feb. 2025

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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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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