Shitty App Tycoon
Genre: Satirical Business Simulation, Management, Rogue-lite
Inspirations: Game Dev Tycoon, The Executive
Platforms: PC, Mobile
Art Style: Minimalist, Corporate UI with Satirical Elements
Team: 4 people (Studio: « So Much Monkeys »)
Pitch
In Shitty App Tycoon, you are an overambitious startup founder with a singular goal: build a useless app, generate hype, attract clueless investors, and sell the company before the market realizes your app is garbage.
Your mission: manipulate buzzwords, exploit trends, underpay interns, and ride the tech bubble to a lucrative exit—all within 2 to 3 years before the inevitable crash.
My contributions :
- Designed core mechanics merging business simulation with rogue-lite elements for high replayability and satire.
- Developed an app creation system with absurd, procedurally named startups and diverse monetization strategies.
- Created investor AI and hype mechanics, balancing short-term gains with long-term risks.
- Crafted a sharp narrative critique of startup culture through dynamic news, eccentric VCs, and scandals.
