The networks are dead. The city has fallen. Manage your crew and send them into danger to earn money and respect. Claim turf, control trade, and make allies or enemies as you reshape the fully simulated city of New Sterling.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“As a strategy simulation game that emphasizes player choice, Compound Interest needs feedback to ensure different playstyles are equally viable and exciting. Early Access will help us balance the core gameplay into its release ready form.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“No longer than 6 months. We are confident the game is very near to its final state but player feedback may adjust our expectations. We will clearly communicate all expectations if they should change.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of Compound Interest will have a total of 5 different backgrounds to show different sides of New Sterling and the post-Noise world. This way, Early Access players will be able to return at the full release with a totally new experience.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core loop of territory control, crew management, and faction reputation is feature complete. There is also a complete teaser storyline and tutorial constituting about 4 to 6 hours of gameplay with endless free-play available after.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We may increase the price after Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We will monitor our Discord and Steam Community page for their concerns and suggestions. We encourage players to join our Discord for dedicated bug testing and suggestions forum and for the latest updates and patch notes.”
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Planned Release Date: September 2026

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About This Game

Experience the end of the digital age

The satellites went dark, networks are dead. The air is filled with signal and every device became a paperweight overnight. The modern internet era overwhelmed by Pure Noise. But the city goes on. The inhabitants of New Sterling are creating a new order from the ashes of the old.

Send your crew on missions through the city to explore the digital post-apocalypse. Take care of your teams and prepare them well. After all, the city is a dangerous place and a wrong turn can leave you knocked out on the pavement. The city doesn’t mind leaving you with nothing but empty pockets.

Build your capital. Stake your claim. Expand your crew. New Sterling doesn't forgive the unprepared.

Establish your foothold in the city

Play as one of the factions attempting to assert control within the city. Begin with simple jobs to help the citizens of New Sterling’s eight districts for cash and reputation. Then offer to protect local businesses from vandals and other factions. Then leverage your power to buy and sell valuable goods, or use them to complete unique storylines that will change the city forever.

Make allies and enemies as you grow your influence in the city. Move against other factions by attacking their crews and robbing their hideouts.

Who you choose to work with affects New Sterling’s future. The people will remember your actions. Be kind and gain warmth with them. Be successful and gain respect. You’ll have to make tough calls. After all, sometimes, to be feared is to be respected.

Prepare your crew

Find new recruits, create teams, and send them out to complete jobs. Check their unique skills and abilities to send the right people to the right job. Buy, find, or steal weapons to give them the upper hand in a fight, or scare off the enemy before the fight ever starts.

Control the economy of the city

Local businesses are good for protection money, but establishing relationships with the producers of the city’s important goods opens up more lucrative trades. Buy medicine, booze, electronics, and more to fulfill the city’s needs. Or make tense exchanges with other factions, with one hand on your weapon in case of a sudden betrayal.

The city still has it’s pulse

Citizens, factions, goods producers, and more are fully simulated with their own daily routines and intentions. Set lookouts to watch the city in motion. Learn the routines of citizens to steal a big score. Watch out for your enemies to track their movements and ambush them before they move in your turf.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Violence: Cartoon/stylized gang violence including melee combat with weapons (bats, pipes, crowbars). Characters sustain injuries requiring medical treatment.

Criminal Themes: Players manage a criminal crew performing illegal activities including extortion ("collection runs" to shake down businesses), black market dealings, handling witnesses, and territory disputes with rival gangs.

Other Sensitive Content: Themes of coercion, intimidation, and organized crime. Police attention/heat system reflects consequences of criminal activity. Legal/illegal drug use depicted (though a post-collapse urban setting is implied).

No sexual content. No explicit gore.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Window 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-6300
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon 360
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Vulkan or OpenGL 4.5+ support required
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Vulkan or OpenGL 4.5+ support required
    Minimum:
    • Requires an Apple processor
    • OS: macOS 11.0 (Big Sur)
    • Processor: Apple M1
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple M1 integrated
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Apple Silicon only (no Intel support)
    Recommended:
    • Requires an Apple processor
    • OS: macOS 13.0 (Ventura)
    • Processor: Apple M2
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple M2 integrated
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Apple Silicon only (no Intel support)
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