STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator

So Money IS the key to all of our problems 10/10 :D

It’s time to say it: this game has no future. You could go on about how "it's in Early Access" or "the developers are trying," but you hit the ceiling by the second playthrough—theoretically, you can even "beat" it on the first run (maybe not unlocking every single achievement, but still). There were plenty of minor features added over the summer, yet the game itself only vaguely reflects real stock market economics; company progression is very weak, and growth strategies are limited to just 7–10 options. You can't really spend the money anywhere anyway (and why would you? When you're sitting on trillions, the only way to go into the red is through divorce... or prison). The only fun to be had is chasing numbers—setting personal bests, basically. Plus, the "80s Japanese trader" concept has limited room for growth on its own; it’s all too easy for it to devolve into a generic life sim—which, frankly, is already lackluster in this game. I have no idea what the developer could possibly roll out next. Right now, it’s a game that lasts an hour—maybe two. Nice pixel art and... that’s it? There’s no real thrill to the trading, either. If it gets a full release or things change a year from…

underrated

It's fun in ways I didn't expect - I don't care about market simulations, but there's so much more to this.

One of my favorite games!! Super recommended 💗

At first glance this game may seem boring, being an investor in the 80s Japanese stock market doesn't sound super compelling at first glance. But once you start the game you quickly realize the game has far more depth then it seems, and its continuing to get better and better with each update. Generally, if you like making tough decisions, strategy, but also cozy vibes, then you will probably have a great time. In the game as you make your character you decide some starting traits, and then as you play you choose which stocks to buy and when, figuring out the right time to sell those stocks, you can also run your own business, start a charity and more, there are decisions you can make that alter how you play as well, you have many different ways to play and get presented with many different routes to go down. I do think companies need an overhaul, but that's honestly my only gripe, the game is solid and very enjoyable and I look forward to where it goes from here!