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

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.


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.

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 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.


Face the challenges of the trade, from fires to projector breakdowns, and navigate tough historical periods like the world wars. Will you keep your cinema profitable while weathering these eras?

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

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (32-bit versions)
    • Processor: Intel Core Duo E6600 @ 2.4GHz
    • Memory: 4 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel 4400, GeForce GT 8800, AMD Radeon HD 4650
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound card
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
    • Processor: i5-2500k@3.3GHz, AMD FX 6300 3.5GHz
    • Memory: 4 MB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750, AMD R7 370
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound card
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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