TV Studio Story

TV Studio Story

Kairosoft Co.,Ltd · March 7, 2024 · Casual, Simulation, Life Sim, 2D Platformer, Immersive Sim

Buy TV Studio Story from Steam at $8.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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$8.99
lowest tracked $5.93
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TV Studio Story price by region

TV Studio Story costs $5.79 in Georgia (USD), £6.99 in the United Kingdom, €7.99 in Europe (EUR), $8.99 in the United States, CA$8.99 in Canada, NZ$11.39 in New Zealand, A$11.50 in Australia, zł32.99 in Poland and R$33.99 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest TV Studio Story offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $5.79 $5.79 — 1
United Kingdom £6.99 £6.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €7.99 €7.99 — 1
United Statesyour region $8.99 $8.99 — 1
Canada CA$8.99 CA$8.99 — 1
New Zealand NZ$11.39 NZ$11.39 — 1
Australia A$11.50 A$11.50 — 1
Poland zł32.99 zł32.99 — 1
Brazil R$33.99 R$33.99 — 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 Studio Story

Create shows, sign stars, and dominate the airwaves in this TV studio sim.

TV Studio Story — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

TV Studio Story delivers Kairosoft's signature charm and addictive simulation gameplay with polished pixel-art presentation, though players note it relies heavily on the studio's familiar formula with limited creative variety and show customization options. While some find the progression satisfying and enjoy building their broadcasting empire, others feel the game is too similar to previous Kairosoft titles like Game Dev Story and wish for more innovative mechanics and freedom in content creation.

Recommended Jan 19, 2026
TV Studio Story is a polished and charming business simulation that showcases everything fans expect from a Kairosoft title while applying its familiar formula to the world of television production. Developed and published by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd, the game places players in charge of a fledgling TV station and challenges them to grow it into a dominant broadcasting empire through smart planning, creative experimentation, and careful staff management. It embraces a lighthearted tone and accessible mechanics, but beneath its cute pixel-art exterior lies a surprisingly layered simulation that rewards long-term thinking. The game begins with modest ambitions, giving players only a small studio space and limited options for programming. From there, the sense of progression is immediate and satisfying. Each show you produce requires a series of interconnected decisions, including choosing a genre, pairing it with a theme, selecting appropriate on-screen talent, and assigning behind-the-scenes staff. These choices determine the show’s quality, popularity, and eventual ratings, which in turn affect revenue, fan growth, and access to better opportunities. Early failures feel instructive rathe…
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Not recommended Mar 12, 2025
I theory it should be super fun, but you're very limited on what you can create. Plus to make enough money to get anything you have make good to masterpiece shows. Not a fan of the limited choices, so I'll be refunding this and hoping someone makes a more open game one day.
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Recommended Nov 30, 2024
I dont watch cable television, i am da cable television.
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Feb 5, 2026
It was just ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ GAME DEV STORY WITH A NEW COAT OF PAINT AGAIN. WHY!? WHY DOES KAIROSOFT JUST GO BACK TO THE OLD FORMULA I HATE AND NOT SOMETHING NEW?
Recommended Jan 8, 2025
质量挺好的,不足的是跟游戏发展国高度重合
Recommended Nov 28, 2024
Best game ever

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