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Own The Map
Build a fictional property empire on the real-world map in this Early Access online tycoon. Claim locations, earn game cash and grow with a shared community. Active development: features may change, bugs may occur and progress may be reset.

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Features
Single-player
Online PvP
In-App Purchases
Family Sharing
Profile Features Limited 
Requires 3rd-Party Account: Own The Map account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔

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?

“Own The Map is a playable property tycoon that is still in active development. Early Access lets us improve the shared-world economy, progression, tutorial and map performance with feedback from real players. The game is not a finished product: features and balance can change, bugs may occur, and fictional gameplay progress may be adjusted or reset during major testing or to protect the game economy.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently estimate around 6–12 months in Early Access after the Early Access launch. This is an estimate, not a promised release date. The time needed will depend on testing, stability and player feedback, and we will update this page if our plans change.”

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

“We plan to focus on a more polished and stable experience, including smoother map and building rendering, clearer onboarding, and further tuning of the property economy, Prestige progression and activities. We would also like to expand and refine the available content in response to player feedback. These are development intentions rather than guarantees of particular additions or a completion date. Please buy based on the game that is available now.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current build is playable and includes the core loop of claiming fictional properties on a real-world map, earning and reinvesting game income, upgrading and maintaining holdings, Prestige progression, and shared-world competition. Trading, auctions and casino activities are also available. An internet connection and an Own The Map player account are required. Steam players can use their Steam identity. This remains a development build: expect bugs, incomplete polish and changes to features, rewards, prices and progression. Fictional progress, currency or property ownership may sometimes be adjusted or reset for major testing or to protect the game economy; progress is not guaranteed to remain permanent. The in-game Active Playtest/development notices refer to this Early Access state. All property and money are fictional game assets.”

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

“We do not currently plan to increase the base game price when leaving Early Access. This is our current intention rather than a guarantee; we will communicate any change to that plan in advance. Optional in-game purchases are separate from the base game.”

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

“We use player bug reports and suggestions to guide fixes, balance changes and usability improvements. Players can send feedback through the in-game reporting tools and the Steam Community discussions. We plan to share development updates and patch notes, explain significant changes, and use feedback to help prioritise work during Early Access.”
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About This Game

EARLY ACCESS — ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT

Own The Map is a playable development build, not a finished product. Features, balance and rewards may change and bugs may occur. Fictional gameplay progress, currency and property ownership may be adjusted or reset during major testing or to protect the game economy; progress is not guaranteed to remain permanent. The in-game Active Playtest/development notices refer to this Early Access state. Please read the Early Access information above before buying.

Own The Map turns the real world into a persistent online property strategy game. Explore the map, claim fictional game properties at real locations, improve them and build an empire that keeps earning while the shared world changes around you.

BUILD A PROPERTY EMPIRE

Start with houses, then expand into apartments, shops, offices, car parks, hotels, transport hubs and major venues. Every purchase is a fictional game asset only. Balance income, maintenance, upgrades, licences and cash reserves as your portfolio grows.

STAY ACTIVE

Run optional Tenant Viewing Rush contracts, dispatch Police and Fire services, manage hotels, airports, rail and parking, hunt for treasure and react to city events. Normal property income continues while active contracts add skill-based bonus rewards.

PRESTIGE AND COLLECT

Prestige to restart the property climb with permanent progression. Each Prestige awards three in-game cards that apply automatic category-wide income boosts. Duplicate cards stack, licences survive Prestige, and the rare Mythical World Deed boosts all property income.

PLAY TOGETHER

Add friends, join a player-run Company, coordinate through Company chat and contribute to scaled daily and weekly goals. Rewards are divided by contribution, with Company leaderboards and scheduled world events creating fresh targets.

A LIVING SHARED WORLD

Auctions, rankings, referrals, badges, careers, support tools and optional Beta access sit around one persistent account. Own The Map is designed for desktop and touch-friendly play, with light and dark modes and responsive layouts.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

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

Some character artwork and promotional visuals are pre-generated using generative AI tools, then selected, edited and integrated by the developer as fixed image assets. AI-assisted developer/admin research may also be used to draft property information; proposed changes require an administrator's review before publication. Players do not generate AI images, audio, dialogue or code during gameplay. There is no live generative AI assistant or player-facing generative AI service in the game.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 4 GB available space