How to Create a Tycoon / Management Game — Indie Dev Guide 2026
How to Create a Tycoon / Management Game
The Tycoon Genre
- Two Point Hospital/Campus: Spiritual successor to Theme Hospital, multi-million seller
- Planet Coaster/Zoo: Theme park management reimagined
- Game Dev Tycoon: Meta game about making games
- Factorio: Factory management perfection
Core Design
TYCOON GAME GDD
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1. CORE LOOP
- Build/place facilities
- Attract customers/visitors
- Earn revenue
- Reinvest in expansion
- Handle challenges/events
2. ECONOMY MODEL
- Income sources (tickets, sales, services)
- Expenses (staff, maintenance, supplies)
- Loan system
- Competitor pressure
3. PROGRESSION
- Unlock new buildings/features
- Star rating system (1-5 stars)
- Campaign missions with objectives
- Sandbox mode
4. SIMULATION
- AI customers with needs/satisfaction
- Staff management (hiring, training)
- Research & development tree
- Seasonal events
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