This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.
The original was posted on /r/games by /u/binogure on 2025-09-14 03:30:34+00:00.
Hello r/games!
I’m Xavier (aka Binogure), the solo developer behind City Game Studio, and I’m thrilled to share my latest massive update with you today. If you’ve ever dreamed of running your own game development empire and experiencing true competition, this one’s definitely for you!
What is City Game Studio?
City Game Studio is a deep management tycoon game that takes the classic game dev simulation to an entirely new level. You start in 1976 with a tiny office and big dreams, then expand across an entire city as you build your gaming empire from the ground up.
Check out the gameplay trailer here
What’s New in v1.24.0 (Just Released!)
The latest update completely transforms the competitive landscape:
• Competitors Create Consoles: Your rivals now design and manufacture their own gaming hardware, creating a truly dynamic market
• Enhanced Competition: AI competitors buy each other out, snowball their growth, and can even dethrone classic consoles like the Wataggi 2600
• Smarter Studio Directors: Now handle game renaming and automatic updates, reducing micro-management significantly
• Advanced Financial Tracking: New panels show exact earnings per game engine and detailed company statistics
• Performance Optimizations: Smoother gameplay when managing dozens of simultaneous projects
Key Features:
• Multiple Studio Management: Buy and manage buildings across the entire city, each with unique advantages
• Complete Ecosystem Control: Create your own game engines, consoles, digital stores, and publishing contracts
• Real Gaming History: Experience authentic industry evolution from the 70s through modern times with accurate console lifecycles
• Competitive Warfare: Spy on rivals, steal employees, crack games, or execute hostile takeovers
• Console Manufacturing: Design custom hardware with detailed component selection and pricing strategies
• Studio Automation: Studio Directors handle routine development while you focus on empire building
• Rich Customization: From company logos to studio layouts, everything can be tailored to your vision
What Makes It Truly Unique?
City Game Studio is the only game dev tycoon that combines deep studio management with full city exploration and ecosystem control. Unlike other titles in the genre, you’re not limited to a single studio - you’re building an entire gaming empire across multiple locations.
The addition of console creation by competitors in v1.24.0 creates unprecedented dynamic gameplay. Your rivals aren’t just passive entities anymore - they actively reshape the market, forcing you to adapt your strategy constantly.
With Studio Directors managing day-to-day operations, you can focus on the big picture: Should you enter a price war with that new console? Time to acquire that struggling competitor? Maybe crack their latest hit game? The strategic depth is unmatched.
The Technical Side
Built entirely with open-source tools (Godot Engine), City Game Studio represents years of passionate solo development. The game receives major updates every 3 months, each one shaped by community feedback and adding substantial new content.
The latest update includes complete interface redesigns, advanced mod support with balance analysis, and optimization work that keeps the game running smoothly even when managing massive gaming empires.
Details & Availability
• Release Status: Available now with frequent major updates!
• Price: $19.99
• Platform: Windows, Mac, Linux
Links
• GOG Page
The v1.24.0 update has honestly been a game-changer. After 9+ years of development, seeing competitors create their own consoles and truly compete feels like the vision I always had for this game finally coming together.
I’m excited to hear your thoughts and answer any questions about City Game Studio! Thanks for checking out my Indie Sunday post, and I hope you’ll give my gaming empire simulator a try.
Happy gaming! Xavier aka Binogure