tycoon game
Corporate empire builder
A tycoon game is a video game genre focused on building and managing a business empire.
Players typically start small and expand by making strategic decisions about resources, employees, and investments: RollerCoaster Tycoon, Zoo Tycoon, Game Dev Tycoon.
The appeal lies in optimizing systems and watching your enterprise grow.
The genre name borrows from tycoon meaning business magnate.
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