CD Market - Music Label Sim
Strategy · Paid · 4.8 out of 5 from 214 ratings
Build and manage your own music label empire from vinyl to digital in this deep, text-based strategy sim spanning 1970-2020.
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GenreStrategy
PricePaid
Difficultymedium
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionlong
DeveloperJoaquin Benito Vazquez
Rating4.8 out of 5 from 214 ratings
What players like
- No ads or microtransactions despite paid entry
- Extremely deep with artist management, tours, merchandise, and contracts
- Realistic music industry simulation spanning 50 years
- Responsive developer with regular updates and sandbox mode for learning
- Highly addictive for simulation enthusiasts
Common complaints
- Difficulty spikes with random events causing unexpected financial crises
- No ability to re-sign artists or customize band lineups
- Limited award shows throughout the calendar year
- Steep learning curve makes early campaigns punishing
- Treatment costs for artist addictions feel unbalanced in early era
What real reviews say
★★★★★ Great Game! Honestly have put far too much time into this game since I bought it! It’s entertaining challenging and honestly so fun! Worth every penny and looking forward to playing the PC version soon!
★★★★★ A truly great game The love that’s been poured into this game is apparent. Plus, with no microtransactions, you’re not left feeling like a pay pig for the developer. This game is genuinely good, deep, and shows a ton of potential. As it stands right now I’d give it an easy 9 out of 10, and I can see it becoming a
★★★★★ Sucked in from the first second. If you’re interested in the music industry like I am this game is just amazing. I am a little obsessed, it’s just so… real. Best new game in years, imo.
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