Tycoon game where you manage your movie theater through more than 100 years of history. Build and customize your cinematic empire without being overtaken by the evolution of the 7th art.

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Planned Release Date: 2026

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About This Game

Cinema is your empire

Dive into Cinema Tycoon, the ultimate cinema management game! Start your journey in 1906 in Paris, just after the first screenings by the Lumière brothers, and thrive for more than 100 years of cinematic evolution. Whether managing a small independent cinema or the world's most prestigious theater, every decision you make will shape the future of your business.

Design the cinema of your dreams

In Cinema Theater Tycoon, customization is at the heart of your success. Build and modify every aspect of your cinemas, from floor to ceiling, with hundreds of items. Create unique screening rooms, upgrade your equipment, and choose every detail with precision.

A journey through 100 years of movie magic

Relive the key moments in cinema history. From silent films to modern blockbusters, each era is represented with its movies, technologies, and trends. Cult classics, world premieres, and seasonal events will bring your cinema to life across the decades. Host premieres, masterclasses, and film clubs to attract stars and moviegoers.

Manage, optimize, expand

Manage every aspect of your cinema, from programming to staff, ticket and popcorn prices, and ensure your theaters are always ready for the next big premiere. Send your film buyers across the globe to find THE perfect movie.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

The game includes over 1,000 movie posters that were converted into pixel-art using an AI tool and then manually retouched by the team. This approach was chosen because pixeling each poster entirely by hand would have been too time-consuming for a small team. All other visuals and animations in the game were drawn and animated entirely by hand.

In the long run, the team plans to gradually replace these posters with original, hand-drawn artwork after the game’s release.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q8400 or AMD Phenom II X2 550
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5570, 1 GB
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770T or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.15 Catalina
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 dual-core or Apple M1
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal-compatible Intel Iris / Intel HD Graphics 5000 or better
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later
    • Processor: Intel Core i7 quad-core or Apple M1 / M2
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple M1 integrated GPU, AMD Radeon Pro 555, or better
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / SteamOS 3.0
    • Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q8400 or AMD Phenom II X2 550
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5570, 1 GB
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / SteamOS 3.0
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770T or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
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