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Startup Company

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2020

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Quick resume

Startup Company is a business simulation sandbox game where you’re the CEO of a new company. Your job is to build your very own website and compete against the largest tech giants on the planet!

Global score

81/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Addictive and engaging gameplay
    • Realistic and detailed business simulation
    • Easy to learn but challenging to master
    • Active and responsive developer
    • Mod support and community content

    Cons

    • Late game becomes repetitive and grindy
    • Limited office customization and lifeless environment
    • No multiplayer or cooperative features
    • Some mechanics not well explained
    • Performance issues with large companies

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to choose industries, production lines, trade partners, and business strategies, allowing significant control over their actions."

      Capsule for Sim Companies Sim Companies

      "Players have freedom to direct their own company growth, choose products, hire staff, and manage operations with many strategic decisions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers skill-based management challenges such as balancing inventory, pricing, and customer service, with gradual progression and some grind."

      Capsule for Tobacco Shop Simulator Tobacco Shop Simulator

      "The game offers skill-based management challenges, balancing resources, optimizing workflows, and overcoming business hurdles."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      2

      "Competition exists mainly through multiplayer and rivalries with AI characters, but many play at their own pace."

      Capsule for Crusader Kings II Crusader Kings II

      "There is some competition against AI companies and leaderboards, but mostly players focus on their own progress and goals."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report addictive gameplay and long play sessions despite some repetitiveness."

      Capsule for BROKE PROTOCOL BROKE PROTOCOL

      "Many players report addictive gameplay with long sessions, though some find late game repetitive and disengage."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and independent with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork features."

      Capsule for Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and independent, with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can customize layouts and optimize workflows, but content and customization options are currently limited."

      Capsule for Definitely Not Fried Chicken Definitely Not Fried Chicken

      "Players can customize office layout and design websites with various features, but customization is somewhat limited."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Interactions with rivals are limited to competition; no player-imposed control or authority over others."

      Capsule for Game Corp DX Game Corp DX

      "Interactions with competitors are limited to buying out companies; no aggressive or hostile domination mechanics."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and immersive experience away from real life."

      Capsule for Galactic Glitch Galactic Glitch

      "Players use the game as a distraction and immersive simulation of running a startup, escaping real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Cyber Hook Cyber Hook

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with different strategies, product designs, and market approaches to succeed."

      Capsule for Computer Tycoon Computer Tycoon

      "Players experiment with different business strategies, product types, and employee management approaches."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -3

      "Game environments are stable and familiar; exploration is limited to strategic experimentation rather than new areas."

      Capsule for Front Office Football Eight Front Office Football Eight

      "The game world is fixed with known environments; exploration is limited to strategic discovery within gameplay."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Some avatar customization available but limited self-expression overall."

      Capsule for Untitled Ghost Game Untitled Ghost Game

      "Some avatar and office customization exists, but limited scope for personal expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -4

      "The game simulates realistic business and manufacturing scenarios without fantasy or fictional elements."

      Capsule for Good Company Good Company

      "The game simulates realistic business scenarios and startup challenges without fantasy or fictional elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; players mostly play solo without community or group identity focus."

      Capsule for Zup! 5 Zup! 5

      "Minimal social interaction; players mostly play solo without community or group identity features."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Strong focus on learning economic concepts, improving business skills, and personal development through gameplay."

      Capsule for Capitalism 2 Capitalism 2

      "Strong focus on learning business management, improving strategies, and personal development through gameplay."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active management and attention; not designed for idle or background play."

      Capsule for Space Haven Space Haven

      "Requires active management and attention; not designed for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing within the game; interactions are transactional or absent."

      Capsule for Drug Lord Tycoon Drug Lord Tycoon

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are purely transactional and game-focused."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Players lead their business and staff, managing employees and directing operations."

      Capsule for Bakso Simulator Bakso Simulator

      "Players lead their company and manage teams, assigning tasks and guiding employee roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong progression through research, product development, market expansion, and company growth."

      Capsule for Computer Tycoon Computer Tycoon

      "Clear progression through company growth, product development, and financial milestones."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find it relaxing and immersive, others find late game micromanagement stressful."

      Capsule for Surviving the Aftermath Surviving the Aftermath

      "Some players find the game relaxing and satisfying, though others note late game grind and micromanagement."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      0

      "Visuals and audio are described as decent but not outstanding; sensory stimulation is moderate."

      Capsule for Football Life Simulator Football Life Simulator

      "Visuals and audio are decent but not highly stimulating; sensory experience is moderate."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Players gain recognition through awards and in-game rankings, but social status is limited to single-player context."

      Capsule for Game Corp DX Game Corp DX

      "Players gain recognition through company ranking and achievements, but social status is limited."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -3

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free management simulation."

      Capsule for Game Corp DX Game Corp DX

      "No narrative or story; gameplay is context-free business simulation."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires strategic thinking, planning routes, managing finances, and optimizing operations."

      Capsule for Airline Manager Airline Manager

      "Requires strategic thinking, planning, and problem solving to optimize business operations."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some suspense in managing finances and game success, but overall low risk and tension."

      Capsule for Game Dev Tycoon Game Dev Tycoon

      "Some suspense in managing finances and avoiding bankruptcy, but overall low risk and tension."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive good value for money with many hours of engaging gameplay."

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      "Players perceive good value for time and money, with many hours of engaging gameplay."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and management-focused."

      Capsule for Mini Metro Mini Metro

      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and management focused."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must avoid bankruptcy and manage risks to keep the company alive."

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      "Players must avoid bankruptcy and manage risks to keep the company alive."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Survival, Competition.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026