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Hardware Tycoon

Take the helm of your own technology company in Hardware Tycoon. Start your journey in 1986 and lead your enterprise through four decades of innovation to 2026. This game is about shaping the future of…

18 May 2026

Hardware Tycoon is an indie, released 18 May 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Hardware Tycoon is

Hardware Tycoon was released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Take the helm of your own technology company in Hardware Tycoon. Start your journey in 1986 and lead your enterprise through four decades of innovation to 2026. This game is about shaping the future of computing. Design the brains of tomorrow's devices, outsmart ruthless competitors, and build a legacy that lasts. Dive deep into the heart of silicon. Decide on core counts, clock speeds, cache sizes, and thermals. Balance raw performance against power efficiency and cost to create the perfect processor for every market segment. Every design choice impacts benchmarks, reviews, and your bottom line.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are business and educational. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Hardware Tycoon launched on 18 May 2026, within three weeks of 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Directive 8020.

Released around the same time: 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Directive 8020.

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When did Hardware Tycoon come out?
Hardware Tycoon was released on 18 May 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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