Beat the Machine is a stock trading game, corporation simulator, and job/career simulator.

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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?

“The game is currently classified as "Early Development" because features such as a more in depth research system, companies expansion system, and social media features are soon to come to the game. However, they have yet to be added or do not contain the level of detail I would befit for a FINISHED game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The goal is for the game to be done with EARLY ACCESS by early August with large scale improvements preceding its finished state.”

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

“The full version will consist of an in depth company management system that builds of research as a component of growth not just a value. It will also look to advance how corporations grow, what factors into their growth, and the governments actions causing better or worse economic conditions for your specific company. Moreover, features such as better subsidiaries and social media systems are planned, but have yet to be fully scoped out beyond the initial idea. However, the idea is for social media to act as it does in real life. Risk your reputation pumping (or dumping a stock) raid a company and sell it off for scraps through M&A's or run your subsidiary under a holding company. Etc.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current state of the game has a polished career and stock system that function as the core principles of the game. Less polished we have the business systems alongside research and commodities. While they do serve their current purpose the only reason these are not considered "polished" is due to the fact that I want to implement stronger features and more realism into these systems.”

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

“Yes the game will see a price increase to adequately reflect the finished state of the game. It also serves as a reward for users who have supported the progress of the game.”

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

“The community will be involved in the development through the official discord where they can make suggestions, talk to me, or point out flaws or bugs in the current game. I am by no means able to come up with ideas on everything nor could I perfect every system the game has and will have as a lone developer. However, with help from the community I believe I can polish a lot of these bugs and produce a high quality FULL game version swiftly.”
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Planned Release Date: Aug 17, 2026

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About This Game

Beat the Machine (BTM) is a stock simulation game that utilizes never before used mechanics for a stock game.

With 1000 uniquely generated NPC's who behave like real life traders allows BTM to provide the most realistic version of stock trading possible.

BTM also offers a unique system where all companies feed into each other. Starting at a simple commodity an item is refined, manufactured, and then sold to a final consumer or another company! Advance your craft by selecting one of the various research trees for each company available with most routes offering up to 50 nodes!

  • Don't want to trade? Start working at a company starting out at a level 1 position working your way all the way to the top position. Don't care about working anymore and want to retire? Golden parachute out of the CEO chair with millions in the bank account. Who's gonna stop you?

  • Corporate raider? Tear apart companies, crush dividend rates, scale back operations, and make money the dirty way.

  • Stock trader? Trade the market and see if you deserve to be known as the best or fail like the other 90%.

Welcome to Beat the Machine I hope you enjoy.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U / Ryzen 5 2500U or Better, 4 cores
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11 integrated GPU, Intel UHD 620 / AMD Vega 8 or better
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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