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TV Show Tycoon

TV Show Tycoon

ORDA · May 24, 2024 · Simulation, Casual, Strategy, Text-Based, Sandbox

Buy TV Show Tycoon from Steam at $2.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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$2.99
lowest tracked $0.74
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Where to buy TV Show Tycoon — official stores

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TV Show Tycoon price by region

TV Show Tycoon costs £2.49 in the United Kingdom, $2.99 in the United States, €2.99 in Europe (EUR), $2.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$3.89 in Canada, NZ$4.49 in New Zealand, A$4.50 in Australia, R$10.49 in Brazil and zł13.49 in Poland right now.

Cheapest TV Show Tycoon offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £2.49 £2.49 — 1
United Statesyour region $2.99 $2.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €2.99 €2.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $2.99 $2.99 — 1
Canada CA$3.89 CA$3.89 — 1
New Zealand NZ$4.49 NZ$4.49 — 1
Australia A$4.50 A$4.50 — 1
Brazil R$10.49 R$10.49 — 1
Poland zł13.49 zł13.49 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About TV Show Tycoon

Become the Boss of Your Own TV Studio - Create the Shows of Your Dreams!

TV Show Tycoon is a text-based tycoon game where you can live out your TV mogul fantasies. In the game, you will run your very own TV studio - craft exciting new shows from the ground up, then strategically release them across various platforms to grow your fanbase. Navigate through the industry and make your choices for the events you will face!

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Detailed Creator
TV Show Tycoon's robust show creator lets you shape your productions with a ton of creative freedom. Mix and match countless elements to truly make each series reflect your unique vision. Customize every aspect of your productions, from broad genres to specific stylistic flourishes. Specifically adjust the prominence of elements such as fight scenes!

Responsive Game
Your creative decisions won't exist in a bubble - the game will closely monitor how your audiences and critics respond. With nearly 8250 unique review pieces, TV Show Tycoon was tailored to respond to your design choices! Earn praise for smart decisions, and adapt when the feedback calls for it. Be careful as the audience might not be so polite about it sometimes!

Strategic Gameplay
Your choices will often affect how your show will do once it is released. Be careful about the nuances of your target audiences, your show and of course your network. Is it a TV Channel or an Online Platform? What is their episode strategy? How much do they charge for subscription? Ensure your content finds its perfect home. The platform with the most crowded audience might not always be the best option!

Simple Management
Expand your operations by building your own production and effects facilities. Wisely hire talented directors, writers, and other industry professionals to elevate the quality of your content.

Random Events
As you play, you'll sometimes encounter random events and event chains that may present tough choices. Make alliances with powerful networks, or get your hands dirty with some industry backroom deals - the decisions are yours.

Database Editor
You can create your own databases with the game's database editor! Create your own characters, networks, topics, themes and pick which databases you want in-effect in the game! Or install databases made by other people!

TV Show Tycoon — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players appreciate the game's core concept and some find it engaging, but opinions diverge sharply on execution. Common complaints include a steep learning curve that borders on tedious simulation rather than fun gameplay, lack of updates and development, and insufficient challenge or progression systems that leave experienced players underwhelmed. Supporters note it has addictive moments and decent mechanics, though most agree the game feels incomplete and overpriced for its current bare-bones state.

Recommended Jan 6, 2025
I rate this game up but with a fair warning: This game has an insanely steep learning curve, to the point it is more real world simulation than simple tycoon game. Don't get this thinking it's going to be like other such games as "The Movies" which is more tycoon than simulator. Be prepared to take some serious time to learn the ropes before getting to a point where you can enjoy it for what it is. The game IS decent, but that learning curve time is something you need to plan around if you want to really understand what you are doing and be a success.
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Not recommended Jul 25, 2024
[h1]WHAT A JOKE --->>> $7.99 <<<----NO IN ANY COUNTRY[/h1] $2.99 at best [h1]Pros[/h1] It is a great substitute for Ambien® [h1]Cons[/h1] Great idea, relying on too much of the end user, along with many other issues. Cute idea, needs to be developed into a game. A game should not feel like real life work. Sadly.... is worse than real life work.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 24, 2024
Its actually fun and addicting. I like it
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Jun 22, 2025
No updates in well over a year, incredibly bare bones. Your money is better spent elsewhere
1 found this helpful
Recommended Dec 21, 2024
It's not a bad game. I hope the dev continues updating ngl, just please don't expect an absolute great product when the game just launched.
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Jun 22, 2025
the game is too easy, there's a lot of random events which is nice, but usually nothing important about your shows, also I'd like to see some more character settings (episode introduction, deaths, etc) also would've liked to see some more progression in the game, at the start of the game, you have everything at your disposal which sucks, some research would easily fix this. But there are also good things about this game too: it's easy to understand, hard choice making for the cast and employees, realistic enough reviews (it does seem like every season/show I make, the audience have something to say). The game right now just isn't hard, do I recommend it? Yes and no, if you don't want a difficult tycoon game, then this is good, but if you want a challenge- it's easy, wouldn't recommend for you. Personally, I like challenges, and this was just not it. Until they post some updates out, I wouldn't recommend.

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