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The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

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Quick resume

Shape the history of the Hollywood movie industry in this sandbox business simulation game. Create the movies you've always wanted to see, hire the best team, research cutting-edge technologies, and dominate the Box Office. Can you rise from a small studio to a Hollywood giant?

Global score

81/100

Genres

Simulator, Strategy, Indie

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    Pros

    • Engaging movie studio management
    • Addictive gameplay loop
    • Creative movie production options
    • Active developer support and updates
    • Similar but improved experience over game dev tycoon

    Cons

    • Limited replay value without endless mode
    • Some bugs and ui clarity issues
    • Game ends at 2020 without endless mode initially
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Some grind and pacing issues early game

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players have freedom to explore the studio, solve puzzles, and make decisions affecting story elements, though within a structured narrative."

      Capsule for Bendy and the Ink Machine Bendy and the Ink Machine

      "Players manage their own movie studio with freedom to choose genres, themes, cast, and production details, though some mechanics are on rails early on."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game has a learning curve with skillful drifting and timing required; players report mastering controls and enjoying challenges."

      Capsule for Tanuki Sunset Tanuki Sunset

      "Game involves skillful balancing of production sliders, budgeting, and timing releases; players report a learning curve and satisfaction from mastering these."

    • Competition

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      1

      "While multiplayer and PvP exist, the main focus is on personal creativity and solving levels; competition is present but not dominant."

      Capsule for Besiege Besiege

      "Some indirect competition through awards and box office rankings, but no explicit ranked modes or PvP; focus is mostly on personal studio success."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report addictive 'one more game' feeling and repeated play sessions, though limited by single mode and lack of additional content."

      Capsule for Morphblade Morphblade

      "Players report addictive gameplay with a 'one more movie' effect, though some note limited replay value until endless mode was added."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "The game is a single-player management sim focused on individual play without multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for Golden Lap Golden Lap

      "Game is primarily a single-player management sim with no multiplayer or cooperative features mentioned."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players create and customize movies with story elements, casting, and production choices, allowing creative expression within management constraints."

      Capsule for Hollywood Animal Hollywood Animal

      "Players create movies by selecting genres, themes, features, and naming films, allowing creative expression within structured mechanics."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Interactions with other studios and characters are more about competition than exerting control or authority; no evidence of trash talk or power imposition."

      Capsule for Hollywood Animal Hollywood Animal

      "Interactions with other studios are limited and balanced; no evidence of power imposition or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players enjoy immersion in imaginative, surreal worlds and story as a form of escape and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for Psychonauts 2 Psychonauts 2

      "Players enjoy escaping into managing a movie studio, with immersion in cinematic history and creative fantasy."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire; no reports of obligation or external pressure to play."

      Capsule for Void Sols Void Sols

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by personal interest in movies and tycoon games; no reports of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different setups, custom movies, and strategies to optimize their theater experience."

      Capsule for Ultimate Theater Simulator Ultimate Theater Simulator

      "Players experiment with different genre/theme combos and production strategies to optimize movie success."

    • Exploration

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      "Unlocking new features and layers provides some discovery, but environments and mechanics are familiar and limited."

      Capsule for Smashing Simulator Idle Smashing Simulator Idle

      "Some discovery in unlocking new features and movie types, but mostly familiar environments and mechanics."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Some self-expression through company creation, naming, and minor character interactions, but limited avatar customization."

      Capsule for STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator

      "Customization through movie naming, casting choices, and production decisions allows some self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong sci-fi and fantasy narrative elements create an imaginative fictional experience."

      Capsule for The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed

      "Strong imaginative fiction element as players create fictional movies, franchises, and studios."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "No social or community gameplay elements; primarily a solo experience."

      Capsule for Age of Fear: The Free World Age of Fear: The Free World

      "No social or community gameplay elements; primarily a solo experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn and improve strategies over multiple playthroughs; some skill development in managing complex systems."

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      "Players develop skills in managing studios and learn optimal strategies over multiple playthroughs."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

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      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active management and attention; not a background or idle game."

      Capsule for Age of Gladiators Age of Gladiators

      "Requires active management and decision-making; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are minimal and transactional."

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    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Players lead their businesses and employees, making decisions and managing teams, though no multiplayer leadership."

      Capsule for Big Ambitions Big Ambitions

      "Players lead their own studio and make executive decisions, though no leadership over other players."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong progression through unlocking new technologies, buildings, and upgrades."

      Capsule for Nova Lands Nova Lands

      "Strong progression through unlocking research, upgrading offices, and building franchises."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Generally described as a relaxing and chill game with manageable challenge and flow."

      Capsule for The Tenants The Tenants

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    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Visuals and audio are simple and functional; some players find the music repetitive but fitting; sensory stimulation is moderate."

      Capsule for Heroes of Steel RPG Heroes of Steel RPG

      "Visuals and audio are simple and functional; some players find ambient sounds repetitive but overall moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Recognition through awards, GOTY, and market success provides some social status within the game."

      Capsule for Game Dev Studio Game Dev Studio

      "Recognition through awards and box office success provides status within the game world."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Story is present but considered weak and generic; gameplay focus outweighs narrative immersion."

      Capsule for Torchlight Torchlight

      "No overarching narrative; gameplay is focused on management and production rather than story immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires strategic planning of production lines, resource allocation, and market timing."

      Capsule for Little Big Workshop Little Big Workshop

      "Requires strategic planning of movie production, budgeting, release timing, and talent management."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some suspense in managing finances and game success, but overall controlled and predictable environment."

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      "Some tension in managing finances and timing, but overall a controlled and predictable experience."

    • Value

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      3

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for time spent, especially with ongoing updates."

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      "Players feel the game offers good value for time spent, especially with ongoing updates and improvements."

    • Violence

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      "No combat or destruction; focus is on constructive building and management."

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    • Survival

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      "Players must manage finances and avoid bankruptcy, adding a mild survival element."

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    Analysis

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

    How to use the graph
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    • 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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