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Start in 1984 with a small game studio. Create hit games, build consoles, grow a business empire, acquire companies, invest in stocks, own football clubs and other ventures, then enter politics, fight elections, and lead a nation. One save. One journey from developer to mogul to Prime Minister.

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Release Date:

Mar 14, 2026

Developer:

TheHydraFlash

Publisher:

TheHydraFlash

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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?

“ConsoleMe is a deep management game built around interconnected systems: finances, staff, projects, markets, government policy, competitors, and long-term strategy. Early Access allows us to validate and refine these systems in the real world, not just on paper.

We want player feedback to help shape balance, pacing, usability, and clarity, especially around difficult decisions, financial pressure, and long-term planning.

Early Access gives us the opportunity to iterate, improve depth, and surface better insights to players while the core simulation is actively evolving”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect ConsoleMe to remain in Early Access for at most 12 months.

This timeframe gives us room to expand systems, improve usability and presentation, and iterate on balance based on player feedback, without rushing major design decisions.”

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

“The current Early Access version already includes the full core loop of ConsoleMe, but we plan to expand and refine it significantly over time.

Planned areas of improvement include:

-Deeper post-release gameplay (supporting, fixing, and evolving games after launch)
-Expanded leadership, succession, and internal politics systems
-More marketing tools, analytics, and long-term brand building
-Greater variation in world events, government policies, and industry changes
-Improved UI, visuals, feedback, and quality-of-life features
-Additional content, balance, and narrative events across eras

We plan to grow the depth, clarity, and scope of the game while keeping the challenge and simulation focus intact.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“ConsoleMe is fully playable and stable in Early Access.

The current version includes:

-A complete studio management simulation across multiple industry eras
-Game creation, release, sales, post-launch support, and monetisation
-Staff management, morale, burnout, leadership roles, and culture
-Financial systems including payroll, taxes, loans, grants, and investment
-Competitors, market share, reputation, and industry events
-Marketing, sponsorships, publishing, movies, and side businesses
-Win and fail states, including bankruptcy and legacy tracking

The game is content-rich and challenging, but still evolving. Some systems are deeper than others, and usability and balance will continue to improve during Early Access.”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features.”

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

“Community feedback is a core part of ConsoleMe’s development.

We plan to:

Actively read and respond to player feedback on Steam
Use community input to guide balance changes, UX improvements, and system depth
Share development updates and design reasoning during Early Access
Prioritise improvements that make complex systems clearer and more satisfying to interact with
ConsoleMe is designed to be a thinking player’s game, and we want players involved in shaping how it grows.”

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About This Game

Build a Studio. Build an Empire. Lead a Nation.

Most business sims stop when you get rich.

ConsoleMe starts there.

Begin in 1984 with a small game development studio and a dream. Create hit games, launch consoles, hire staff, and survive the brutal realities of the gaming industry.

As your success grows, so do your ambitions.

Build a business empire spanning multiple industries. Acquire companies, invest in stocks, own football clubs, expand your influence, and shape entire markets.

And if wealth is not enough?

Enter politics.

Write manifestos, fight elections, pass legislation, form a government, and if you rise high enough, become Prime Minister.

One save. One journey. One story.

Your story.

Build a Studio

Every great empire starts somewhere.

Start with a small team and build a studio capable of competing with the biggest names in gaming history.

Create games across multiple decades, develop new technology, launch your own consoles, build successful franchises, and guide your company through changing markets and industry trends.

Hire staff, manage teams, grow your reputation, and turn a small startup into a global gaming powerhouse.

Studio Features

Create and publish games across multiple eras of gaming history
• Hire, train, promote, and manage staff
• Build custom engines and technologies
• Design and launch your own consoles
• Compete against rival studios in a living industry
• Expand into publishing, merchandising, and media opportunities
• Chase awards, critical acclaim, and commercial success

Build an Empire

Success opens new doors.

Take your company public, buy competitors, invest in financial markets, and expand far beyond the gaming industry.

Build a portfolio of businesses and ventures while managing your growing influence and wealth.

Own football clubs, media businesses, motorsport teams, and other enterprises as your empire grows from a single studio into a global powerhouse.

Empire Features

• Take companies public through IPOs
• Trade stocks and build investment portfolios
• Acquire rival businesses and studios
• Manage multiple companies simultaneously
• Expand into new industries and ventures
• Build personal wealth and influence
• Grow from entrepreneur to mogul

Lead a Nation

What happens when business success is no longer enough?

Step into politics and compete for power.

Build a political career, create policies, campaign across the country, and fight elections against rival parties.

Serve in opposition, propose legislation, influence public opinion, and work your way toward the highest office in the land.

If you earn the trust of voters, you may even become Prime Minister.

Politics is fully integrated into the same world as your businesses and studios. Decisions made in government can affect the economy, taxation, regulation, and the companies you own.

Political Features

• Create political parties and write manifestos
• Campaign in elections and win seats
• Serve in parliament
• Propose and vote on legislation
• Form governments and appoint ministers
• Manage public approval and political capital
• Pass policies that shape the economy
• Become Prime Minister

Version 1 focuses on the United Kingdom parliamentary system. Rather than rushing multiple countries, development has focused on building a strong foundation with meaningful elections, legislation, and government management. The framework is designed to expand further over time.

A Living Connected World

ConsoleMe is built around one idea:

Your choices should matter beyond a single screen.
Your studio affects your wealth.
Your wealth affects your influence.
Your influence can affect politics.
And political decisions can affect the businesses you own.
First you worry about payroll.
Then competitors.
Then shareholders.
Then parliament.

Key Features

• Start in 1984 and build a gaming company from the ground up
• Create games, consoles, and technology across multiple generations
• Build a business empire spanning numerous industries
• Trade stocks, acquire companies, and manage investments
• Own and operate football clubs and other ventures
• Enter politics and compete in elections
• Pass legislation and shape national policy
• Become Prime Minister
• Experience decades of progression in a single save
• Build your own unique story from developer to national leader

System Requirements

Minimum:

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
Processor: 1 GHz or faster (x64)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1400 MB available space

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