Games like STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator

97% positive from 1,389 reviewsReleased 2023Steam Deck Verified

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What it is

Text-based stock market simulator with retro 80s Japanese vibes. Players buy/sell stocks, manage company, and balance work with health.

What players liked

Players praise this retro Japanese stock market simulator for its addicting, fun, and laid-back "line go up" gameplay with minigames.

The catch

Stock prices swing on random events, so trading rewards luck rather than analysis.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 1,389 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator

Big Ambitions

93% positive from 13,109 reviews202316% finish itDeck Unsupported

A business sim set in New York where you rent buildings, stock shelves and hire managers to grow small shops into corporations. Your character also has to drive, shop, sleep and stay happy.

What players likedPlayers describe "Big Ambitions" as "Sims on steroids" or a "business tycoon style simulator," praising its addictive depth, intricate management, and rewarding progression from nothing to an empire.

Both are tagged Economy, Life Sim and Early Access.

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Timeflow – Life Sim

93% positive from 1,622 reviews201923% finish itDeck Playable

Life simulation game where players manage a character's finances and life goals. It teaches financial literacy and career planning through decision-making.

The catchRandom forced expenses scale with your wealth and can wipe out careful play.

Both are tagged Economy, Life Sim and Early Access.

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Pumping Simulator 2

92% positive from 1,674 reviews2023Deck Playable

This is a business simulation game where you manage and upgrade a gas station. The core loop involves serving customers, diversifying services, and strategic expansion.

What players likedPlayers praise this gas station simulator for its quick progression and real-life sim aspects, like family and gambling.

The catchGame breaking bugs and crashes block progress and force restarts from scratch.

Both are tagged Economy, Life Sim and Simulation.

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Motel Manager Simulator

85% positive from 1,513 reviews2024Deck Playable

A business simulation game where you manage a motel, shop, and gas station. The core loop involves building, decorating, stocking, and managing staff to maximize profit.

What players likedPlayers praise its addictive, relaxing business simulation with decorating options, running well on most devices.

The catchThe dev abandoned it, leaving progress blocking bugs that will never be fixed.

Both are tagged Economy, Life Sim and Simulation.

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Teddys Haven

96% positive from 2,470 reviews202521% finish itDeck Playable

This is a cozy shop simulator where players manage a magical store, harvest resources, and decorate freely. It offers a relaxing experience with no pressure, focusing on calm island life and creative expression.

What players likedPlayers praise "Teddy's Haven" as a cozy, relaxing shop simulator akin to medieval supermarket or WoW shopkeeping, offering creative freedom and a heartwarming escape.

The catchMost time goes on repetitive resource gathering while the shop mostly runs itself.

Both are tagged Economy, Early Access and Simulation.

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Plutocracy

80% positive from 1,361 reviews2019Deck Unsupported

An economic sim set among the first US billionaires. You buy controlling stakes in companies, install your own directors, lobby and bribe officials, and squeeze workers at the risk of strikes.

What players likedPlayers praise its addictive depth in building a business empire and influencing politics, reminiscent of strategy games.

The catchYears into early access it still lacks core features, and updates have all but stopped.

Both are tagged Economy, Early Access and Simulation.

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