Software Inc.

A very cool simulation game allowing you to take many different paths to success.

An amazing game with an amazing solo developer. He's been working on this game for a long time, but is still supporting and updating this game. Would highly recommend!

Very Fun game, lots of complexities that aren't too hard to get the hang of.

This game is one of the most Complex and detailed business. It made me feel like i'm Entrepreneur.

After many many years of owning this game I'm only 100 hours in, but I always find myself coming back to Software INC.
It's a game that's still relevant, a game you can still get lost in, one of those "I'll play an hour" then find out you've played 10 straight hours and it's now 2am.
The fact this game is still getting updates/patches shows how good of a title this is and is well worth the purchase, even more so to just support the creator.

Great game, I've been playing this game off and on since 2018. I love to see the updates they are doing to the game almost 7 years later. I'd totally recommend this game to anyone who loves management games.

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I really like the production aspect of the game. It is really satisfying once you manage to create an intricate assembly line for the components. Also I like constructing the office building, there is a lot of customization.
Compared to other games from this genre I'd say it stands out on it's own. The game is getting continuously updated.
For future features it would be nice to have more options in the types of software designed (the ones from the workshop are mostly outdated unfortunately), also it would be nice if the frameworks would be it's own separate product, so they could be easier maintained.

One of the best game dev tycoon game out there, with its unique gameplay is not a clone of "game dev story" as most of these usually are.
There are very in-depth mechanics on the long run like server management for an MMO, etc.
After all these years it keeps being updated.

This is my most played game on Steam. I always come back to it. I've been playing it for nearly 10 years, and it has consistently gotten better and more detailed.

Have been playing Software Inc. on and off again for years now and this is probably the only early access game i can truly recommend, as the developer is always updating/improving the game and its systems,

Making it the only Early Access game I can look forward to a new update without thinking "what have they messed up now".

I Cannot wait for the next update.

There are a few things that could be improved upon, such as... when buying out the competition and creating a monopoly, a new company just pops up with nothing in the news or real impact of the sales but that could be down to difficulty settings. I haven't got any solid ideas so i cannot suggest anything to the dev.

Extremely moreish game that is hard to put down when picked up. Love the business management aspects of it!

Very well detailed game so far. Looking at the update history, seems this game is very well worked on and more gets added/fixed. Looking forward to continued plays.

Came back recently to this game, great to see all the improvements since last playing.

Still playing this game from time to time.
At it's price point I can only recommend this game.

Very good game with realistic mechanics

not sure if this is just me but the ui is TINY. please add an option to resize the ui, it made the game near unplayable for me.

edit: as it turns out, there is actually a resize option. thanks, Coredumping, for making me feel like an idiot.

Great game, one of those sandbox games that are endlessly fun and comical once you're building B2B SaaS software products, managing 15 support contracts and have hardware manufacturing all on the same floor.

Great Game

The game itself is very flexible, BUT be warned you will need a tutorial on how software should be developed because... DEAR GOD is it hard. But I feel that some mechanics could use a deeper explanation like a "manual" like tutorial just for the more detailed explanations. And i feel the UI is a bit cluttered.

Super detailed business sim. The level of detail while also not being overly complex is wonderful. This strikes a wonderful balance between overly simplistic sims like Game Dev Story and the overly complicated worlds of Factorio and Dwarf Fortress.


Almost every mechanic can be gotten to at your own pace. The AI never beat me so hard to a concept or piece of tech that I was locked out. Expand on your terms when you’re ready; it’s your company!

To addictive especially when you are interested in this field as a job

It gets really boring after awhile and there still are many bugs while building stuff.
I wish there were more possibilities, such as building your own computer in the 80's and starting out slowly. The software you can create is always the same and I wish there was more variety.

Absolutely love this game. Finally purchased and played after watching others play for years!

Software Inc. has a promising concept but ultimately falls flat in delivering a fulfilling experience. While the idea of building a tech empire is intriguing, the game lacks the depth and content needed to keep it engaging long-term. The early learning curve may feel tough for new players, but once you get the hang of the basics, everything becomes disappointingly predictable.

The game systems and AI lack the complexity needed to keep players on their toes. Your competitors rarely pose a meaningful threat, and the predictable behavior of the AI quickly makes the game feel stagnant. Without the possibility of real competition, there’s no tension, no excitement—just a gradual grind with little to keep you invested.

It’s clear that Software Inc. could be so much more. If the developers implemented a dynamic AI that reacts to your decisions and throws actual challenges your way, the game would have real potential for long-term enjoyment. Right now, however, it feels like a halfway-complete project, and until significant improvements are made, it’s hard to recommend to anyone looking for a deep, engaging sim experience.

Addictive! Some of the tutorials can be skipped. Some of them break. I have had a bug twice now, where my iteration does not progress at all for an entire day. Also, I only need 2 artists, only 2 people will work on the project, but the other artists will not work on the next project. I need to test that more thoroughly.

Overall, the game is a lot of fun. On beginner mode, start-out in the garage. I quickly worked my way up to 8 people, counting me, and had over 1 million dollars. Sadly, I have to go to bed and go to work myself tomorrow.

The complexity is over-stated in some reviews. Probably a matter of limited intellectual capacity, making the learning curve harder for some people. Now that I have a handle on the game mechanics, I'm going to try a harder level.

Addictive game especially if you are into tech!

vertical integration on par with rockefeller

Been playing it for years! I hope they make another

good game

This is one of the most in-depth and complex business simulator game out there, with a steep learning curve. If you don't mind having to micro manage everything, and taking the time to learn the game, then I think this will be a great game for you.

This game puts you into the role of a startup CEO developing software's that will affect your company's growth and worth. It's not the type of game where every time you develop a software, you tick every feature you can to give you the best chance of getting a high rating and for the software to sell well à la mad games tycoon. You actually have to pick and choose certain features to add, because after reaching a certain threshold, adding more features will just cause you to waste more money without any positives.

One of the best thing about the game is its range of software's and revenue generating options. You're not limited to making just 1 type of software, like games for example, because there are a variety of software's for you to make, including, 2d editors, games, antivirus's, office software's, and entire operating systems. And that's only just the base game, if you include mods, there are even more variety of software's for you to make.

In addition to that, developing software's is not the only way of making money. There are also other ways for you to make money in this game. You can: buy and sell stocks, put money into bonds to create interest and make passive income, make digital distribution platforms like steam, and pay for exclusive licenses to other software's for your platform, patenting technologies, winch makes other companies have to pay royalties to you for making that type of software. That's not all, you can even start your own manufacturing plant and make hardware's like controllers, consoles, pc's, etc., which also gets expanded greatly with mods. etc. Lastly, if you enjoy building houses in the sims series, then this game will be right up your alley, because you can design and build the company headquarter of your dreams in this game, however, there are not as many decorating options as the sims, but, you can always download mods to add more decorations.

This game has a lot to offer, however, there is also a negative to the game as well (for some.) One of the negatives is, like I said above, the game has a steep learning curve. When you first jump into this game, you might struggle and find yourself wondering why this game is so convoluted and difficult. You'll probably find yourself not understanding how some things work, or not being able to make money, or wondering why things take so long to make. The tutorial and hints the game gives you are decent, but not enough, so you might end up like me, and have to watch a couple of youtuber's play this game to kind of understand it.

Another thing to note that might be negative, like I mentioned, is that it takes a long time to make software's. For example, when you first start the game, if you want to jump straight into making OS's, you'll find that it'll take like 5 or more years for the software to finish, and depending on the difficulty, you only start with like $10k to $50k, so while you're making the OS, you'll have to pay bills each month, which will eventually lead to you running out of money and going bankrupt. Even when you have a lot of money and have a complete team, it still takes years to make a software, depending on what type of software you're making.

So yes, the game has a steep learning curve, but if you're willing to learn the game, then I think that this is one of the best software/game development game on steam. Plus, it's still in early access, so even with all the things I've mentioned, there's still more updates and features to come.

TLDR: This is one of the best business simulator game out there, but this game is quite complex and has a steep learning. There are many ways to make revenue in this game that's not limited to just making software's. Have patience and take your time learning the game, because once you've figure everything out, it'll be one of the most rewarding and in-depth business/game dev experience on steam.
I highly recommend this game.

a post-sale eula deserves negative review all by itself

eula claims we cannot resell what we've purchased
- this basic value of owning something is already removed by your game being on the steam platform
- there is no legal value in reminding us about our distopean gaming environment, so no need to rub it in our face

eula claims we cannot profit in any way from what we've purchased
- commercial game reviews are fair use under copyright
- this is not enforcable or appropriate

WHY ARE YOU SO HOSTILE TO YOUR CUSTOMERS HAVING ANY RIGHTS TO WHAT THEY BUY

This game used to have gender options like male and female and that was it now it uses body type 1 and 2. And you just have to choose a generic looking character and the only things that are different from the two is the hairstyle the body is the same. So you downgraded the game because of… what? This guy is a solo dev I really want to know who told him to put this in the game because it never was there before now

good fun, solo developer with a sense of humour

Can be a little hard to get into early on, the tutorials are pretty lacklustre in some areas, and marketing early on is just pain

rest is cool :>

can say lot, will only say it's nice

amazing game

Have huge room for improvement, but already nice game.

Fun business simulator

I believe this game offers excellent value for money. While it does have its issues, they might not affect everyone. Updates can be slow, partly due to the small team behind it, but there are still mods available to enhance your experience. However, many of the more popular mods are no longer being updated, which limits your options. Despite these challenges, I think the game has something for everyone.

updates have caused a slow decline in quality of existing features while adding very little

Talk about VALUE for your money. I remember buying this game near its alpha, and man has it come a long way. Coredumping, if you are reading this, please give me another way to support your development.

Mmmmmicro manage. If you're into it, then this is a goodun. The hard part, for me, is not finding initial success, it's deciding which way you want your company to go once you've made your first 20mil. You better have a good revenue stream before rapid expansion or you'll find yourself SOL if you've had a few flopped releases. I enjoy keeping my eyes on the stock exchange and which new products are hitting the markets. Make a few simulated bets ;) Firing expensive team members and promoting cheap ones that I've 'groomed' for several years is always satisfying. This is a relaxed game that can have you on the edge of your seat hoping for a 'hit' product release. Or maybe I'm just a micro-managing nerd. Either way, over 100 hours and I have much more to unpack and play for. Also, constant updates on a game that is several years old (and still in 'beta' :)) makes me feel good about my investment. Thanks for the hard work!

i fucking love this game so muuch my wife just left me and i still love this game more than i ever loved her and abt the kids yes it gives me more time to play software inc i cosplay as the support team just to pick up random calls and help people please notice me

I really like the concept of doing my job as a game, but my wife does not understand.

10/10 recommend this game for anyone who likes making and designing their own games and software

Pirated this, game too fun, felt bad, paid creators when less poor.

Honestly the best management game on the market, been playing it since Alpha 8 and every update has always been great

Great game, developers keeps in contact and is always updating.

40 hours god that's an eternity for me. My next longest played tycoon style game is 9. This is the one I keep finding myself comparing every game since. Definitely worthy of the praise it gets.

Great game

ive played for 25 hours and i still barely understand the mechanics, it's pretty cool though