Software Inc.

This Game is Phenomenal, It has so much going on. Feels like a management dream, I just keep coming back for a new run every so many months.

I like this game. It is extremely fleshed out. Watch tutorials to get the hang of it.

you release overpriced software. what else could you want???

Kenneth has turned this game from a small alpha to a masterpiece of a game.
I bought it shortly after release and been following the development ever since.
through out the years so much has been added, its amazing.

11/10 would buy again!

I’ve always loved simulators and management games. There’s something incredibly calming about developing a settlement, a store, or even a prison. Maybe it’s because I have to manage so many things in real life. The paradox is, of course, that real-life management rarely brings that same sense of joy.

Imagine building your own company, hiring the right people, negotiating salaries, delegating tasks, keeping everyone motivated and in good spirits, all while growing both the team and the product. Sounds stressful, right? And it is—especially when bugs fly in, marketing stalls, support is overwhelmed, and you’re constantly juggling everything.

It’s intense. Or at least, that’s what I thought… until I tried Software Inc.
It took me a few tries, but once I got the hang of it, I was hooked. The developers have crafted something incredibly deep and well thought-out. It's a game that’s genuinely fun to play!

Now I’m living the real startup founder experience, I find myself thinking back to those game sessions more often than you’d expect. And I know I’ll come back to it again. Hats off to the devs for continuing to grow the game, you’re doing an amazing job guys. See you again soon!

super in depth and complex very overwhelming at first but if you like these types of games then you have to be willing to learn all the systems, very fun.

Complicated but very fun

It's a great game but still needs some work. The game has been in early access for a long time and development pace has appeared to slow significantly over the past year. There is very little communication from the developer. Considering the relatively strong sales, I would have expected the development pace to pick up. I am becoming concerned that this game will never leave early access. It is definitely still in need of some polish and there are still plenty of half-implemented game mechanics.

I am enjoying this game but its very tech savvy and I think knowing the pipeline of softare dev would be helpful/

I have been playing this since 2015 and after 500 hours it might be time to just let the world know I love this game. It started off so simple but has grown into something complex and newly engaging every time it updates.

I'm sorry but it doesn't make fucking sense, I am the company??? THERE IS NO SEPARATE ACCOUNT FOR MY INDIVIDUAL GUY? Meaning if I have 3 other founders, i will consistently pay them 75% of the profits and I am the only stupid fool who's financing the whole company because the game forces you to keep it there due to lack of... depth? I'm sorry if you are going to build a company sim, then WHY ADD INFINITE LOAN MONEY FROM THE START (10 mil - unrealistic - and the alternative is to start on a higher difficulty with it disabled and there is no in between) It needs a realistic company financial sim, meaning, separate account - with which to buy stocks and invest and pour into the company if you wish so, and keep the company account separate, choose how much dividends you want to pour out, and then redistribute that based on percentages. STONKS does it extremely better than this game, and this game has been in early access for 10 years????? I was convinced by the reviews, but the dev is working on making cats less round instead of working on the actual important bits? I really tried to give it a chance and I like hard / very hard management sims but this one just blinds me with unrealistic mechanics right from the start.

TLDR Its a great game only as complex as you want to make it as constantly growing, I am super excited to see where it goes in the future!

I absolutely love this game. I have been playing it for a few years now and it has grown so much, At the time it didn't really have much. To some that was great and wasn't too complex. The game is certainly complex but I think that it is to the point of complexity that would make sense for running a company. Every time that I start the game I try out a different feature, for example last week I tried out project management because it was too complex for me. I think that is one of the positives of the game. You can disregard anything that you think is too complex and just make masterpieces. I love that you can make deals with publishing companies and your deals will become better as your relationship grows. For example I had a product that sold something like 25 million copies after that the publisher's deal was 22% down to 0% after a 4.2 recoup. That is the sort of thing that I love about this game. not to mention I haven't even touched the hardware side of the game. I do wish that you could leave your main company after it got big enough and make a subsidiary and basically restart to make a different kind of product like for example I would love it if I could make a subsidiary and make a hardware company.

11 years in early access and has been worth every penny since definitely worth a buy

I love the management of this game. You can have so much variety in the products you make. You can easily replay the game and do totally different things or goals. Love the option of automating tasks or micro managing everything. I am excited to see what improvements come to the game. Great work on this game!

Super fun and amazing game.

Always has been and i'm sure always will be a stellar product!

Had it for over a week. Not fun. Youre non stop stressed setting up new groups, etc for every year that goes by. The game would require an ultra update that i think is out of reach here.

After 10 years, countless hours and the game in beta now, it's probably time to write a review.
I've played and liked a couple of game dev games over the years, but I always felt they all were missing complexity and thus freedom (as someone who's worked in software development for many years).
Then Software Inc. came around the corner and I fell in love instantly. And I still am, even though I can't play on PC anymore. Playing it on Deck with trackpads works surprisingly well (you might want to increase right track pad sensitivity, or check my shared, track pad centered community layout with all Deck buttons configured), text is readable and especially with mods, it's got all the complexity you could want in a sim like that.
Clear recommendation if you feel at home in UI heavy applications and like managing all the things.

Love the game! Waiting for more content!

Software Inc. is an unexpectedly deep and satisfying simulation game. The balance between team management, office building, and software development is incredibly well done. I loved the freedom, the clean style, and how every decision feels impactful. If you're into thoughtful tycoon games with replayability, this is a must-play.

Great game, and my favorite, and most played, management sim. Highly recommend.

I don't write reviews ever but I bought this game at release and come back to it every couple of years.

Absolute time deleter. Accurate sim with tons of little systems to manage and somehow doesn't seem too overwhelming once you get used to it.

step 1: create a company
step 2: try creating a software
step 3: go bankrupt
step 4: repeat it again until succes

11/10 Recomend

Experience being a software dev without any of soul crushing mental anguish. Thigh high socks still strongly suggested.

This is a complex game but really worth your while if you like rich simulations.

Blown away by how exceptionally detailed, riveting and down right brilliant this game is!
Cannot believe I slept on this for so long, absolutely kicking myself.

So, so easy to get into with heaps of depth to keep you going.
There is even the odd funny witticism thrown in to remind you that an actual person made this game.

Basically haven't stopped playing since I bought it, it just sucks you in and before you know it the birds are singing their dawn chorus and there's no more coffee!!!

Absolutely in love with this one. Well worth the buy if you like management sims.
Would Coredump again

One of the best games that i've played in a while. So many endless possibilities with this one.

Want to be a corporate game dev team?
Run an MSP?

Maybe developing the latest phone is your idea of fun! Well now you can!

Defo worth watching a play through or two first as the game can be quite daunting with it's indepth features, but that aside, learning them is part of the fun!

This game is actually groundbreaking, especially in multiplayer...i wish i had enough words to describe how good this game is, how it has such a bright future, and could be the greatest tycoon game ever created!

more than 10 years on early access, more than 6 years in my library and yet i cant get enough of it. if only there were more modders

---{Graphics}---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ Paint.exe

---{Gameplay}---
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☑ It‘s just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Starring at walls is better
☐ Just don‘t

---{Audio}---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ Earrape

---{Audience}---
☐ Kids
☐ Teens
☐ Adults
☑ Human

---{PC Requirements}---
☑ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boiiiiii
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{Difficulty}---
☐ Just press ‚A‘
☐ Easy
☐ Significant brain usage
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{Grind}---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leader-boards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☑ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You‘ll need a second live for grinding

---{Story}---
☐ Story?
☑ Text or Audio floating around
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It‘ll replace your life

---{Game Time}---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{Price}---
☐ It’s free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{Bugs}---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

When you want to pull out your hair because of deadlines or want to have more stress to release a product this game is for you!

Software Inc. is one of those rare management sims that strikes a near-perfect balance between accessibility and strategic depth. It welcomes you with intuitive mechanics and a clean interface, but as your company grows, it reveals layers of complexity that keep you engaged for the long haul.

The early stages introduce core concepts—office design, hiring staff, and managing time—in a way that’s easy to grasp. Yet, what starts simple quickly evolves into a deep simulation of software development and company management. From scheduling development cycles and managing team compatibility to reacting to market trends and fine-tuning project scope, every decision matters.

What makes Software Inc. stand out is how it challenges you without overwhelming you. The game encourages experimentation and long-term planning, and while mistakes can be costly, they often feel like opportunities to learn rather than punishing roadblocks. The gradual increase in complexity keeps things interesting and gives a real sense of progression and mastery.

Customization and creativity are also at the heart of the experience. Whether you’re designing the ultimate open-concept workspace or building a multi-floor headquarters for your tech empire, the building system adds a fun layer of expression without distracting from the strategic core.

In short, Software Inc. is a smart, engaging simulation that rewards thoughtful play and careful planning. It’s a must-play for fans of management games who enjoy digging into the details, but still want a gameplay loop that feels fluid and fun. A true gem for anyone looking to build their software empire from the ground up.

This is seriously such a good game. It goes deeper than what the pictures and trailers show on Steam. 1000% worth the buy

Fun game! Steep learning curve but it plays like the sims ft. corporate greed

I originally bought this game years ago, and I loved it. I've just come back to it and y'all, the development team has done a FANTASTIC job of expanding and building on this game while keeping it's core unbelievably strong. If you have even a passing interest in these types of games, you need to try Software Inc.

i love the game. but its in a bit of development hell. i believe kennith should wrap things up and start another game. 10 years in EA is a bit too long.

I've owned this game for 10 years and it has changed a lot since first release. If I remember correctly the game is made by like 1 guy or a small team but don't let that fool you, it is frequently updated and not one of those abandoned early access games. This is exactly what I feel a video game company tycoon game should be. It's pretty in depth and yo don't even have to make video games. You can focus on running a server farm, an online store similar to steam, developing hardware, or just make software such as audio engines and stuff. This a hidden gem in the steam store.

Not only does this game let you derp around with tycoon game stuff and architecture, IT HAS A FAT CAT UPDATE!

its a game you keep coming back to.

unreal if you enjoy management games, great workshop support.

would buy again

My favorite sim game, has an absurd amount of content and the solo developer has been consistently updating the game

I don't normally write a review, but Software Inc is the best Simulation game that I have ever played. It is better than Sim City, and it is better than Civilization; it is better than anything else that I can think of that I have played. At 1,350 hours in, I am still learning new in-game strategies; coming up with new efficient team configurations, and game-play styles. Currently playing on very hard, the simulated market is more than competitive. Using console commands to cheat or not, provide so many hours of entertainment, that this game is deeply gratifying, and is worth the cost compared to the entertainment value that it provides. I can play it over and over again on any difficulty, On any difficulty, I still find it to be entertaining. The updates to the core game seem to be common; every few months or so. The attention to detail is more than apparent. I highly recommend this game to anyone that is seeking an in-depth software simulation game that is continually being upgraded and updated by a devoted developer. I highly recommend this game for anyone that appreciates a single-player strategy game with an emphasis on turn-based strategy gaming. It is a game that I return to every three months or so.

Amazing Game!!! Nothing more.

Please add an automation for room construction, that would be really awesome

72 hours in and this really is a great game! Not too complex, great mods and workshop assets, and a fun relaxing way to spend the afternoon.

Imagine Game Dev Tycoon with a looooooot more options. Its a bit overwhelming at the start and a much of the UI is definetly redundant and could be optimized; most likely a side effect of all the content that got added over the years. But In the end it does not take off much of the experience. Here you really feel like you can decide how to lead your company and make money.

One of the best business simulations out there. Yeah, its focused on software businesses, but the level of detail and depth is amazing. Well done.

Loved playing this game, 10/10 would play again

Excellent company/biz sim. I'm a software engineer and after being at work all day...it's good to come home, fire this game up, and run a company the way I want.

10/10

This is an absolutely fantastic tycoon, management, building game!

You can dump hours and hours into each aspect of the game, personally I like the management and office running side of it, acting as though i'm the CEO. My friend really loves the building and will spend hours into building his perfect office.

It has deep deep mechanics going farther than you'd ever think. Have fun and enjoy the game!

After playing this one non-stop for 30+ hours I can assure you: this game is not about software, but business management sprinkled with software/hardware aspects. It's not a bad thing, it's a great thing! Not many "from garage to corporate empire" type games are actually encapsulating that the most important aspect of actually keeping your newfound business affloat is good business practices:
from manual HR managment to automated per team managment.
from one to many shifts.
from finding a good publisher to having your own marketing team.
from paying royalties for frameworks to R&D and patenting.
from manual development to automated project managment.

It is a rare sight to see both micro and macro being executed that well. Taking into account, this game is still developed by one person.

Fun game, beat my friends all the time because they don't know how to quality control.