Original Startup Empire world artwork: neighborhood shops, factories and a financial district along a busy harbor.

THE MULTIPLAYER BUSINESS GAME

STARTUP
EMPIRE.

Your next big move starts small.

Open a corner shop. Own the supply chain.
Make your move on the stock market.

Free during alpha No download Account required

PLAYABLE ALPHAA city of possibilities World artwork. Gameplay below.
Build businesses Trade markets Compete in a shared worldBIG AMBITION. SMALL BEGINNINGS.

01 / THE GAME

A city to build in.
A market to shake up.

You don't need an MBA. Start with one business, learn what makes it profitable, and decide how far you want to go.

02 / YOUR AMBITION

More than one way
to make your mark.

Build a business you know. Discover an industry you don't. Your first move doesn't have to be your last.

A neighborhood shop from the game's building collection.01 / RETAIL

Win the neighborhood.

Choose your products, keep the shelves stocked and find the right balance of price, quality and brand.

Shops. Customers. Repeat business.
An industrial factory from the game's building collection.02 / INDUSTRY

Build what others need.

Turn raw materials into finished goods. Connect suppliers, factories and customers into your own production chain.

Inputs. Production. Distribution.
An office building from the game's building collection.03 / INVESTING

Think beyond your block.

Research public companies, invest in their future and decide when to hold, when to sell and when to make a bigger move.

Ownership. Dividends. Opportunity.

03 / YOUR FIRST MOVE

Start small.
Learn by doing.

Start with $500,000 in game money and a city to explore. You don't need to understand every market to open your first shop.

  1. 01

    Pick an opportunity.

    Explore available property or choose a starter business. Review the land, building and working-capital quote before you commit.

  2. 02

    Make it work.

    Keep stock coming in and customers buying. See where cash is going and fix the problem that matters most.

  3. 03

    Earn your next move.

    Reinvest in another location, develop your supply chain or explore the exchange. Growth is a choice, not a guarantee.

The city keeps moving. You share the economy with other players and AI companies. Businesses keep operating while you're away, so watch your reserves or pause a business before a long break.

GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you
make your move.

A playable alpha.
An ambitious work in progress.

Is it free to play?

Yes, during the current alpha. There is no payment or credit purchase at signup. Future pricing is undecided; this is not a promise of permanent free access.

Do I need business or investing experience?

No. Start with one of the configured retail plans, then learn through its sales, costs and cash flow. The stock exchange and advanced finance are there when you're ready, not prerequisites for your first business.

Am I playing against people or AI?

Both. Players join the same city and economy, alongside AI-run companies. It's a shared, persistent world, not a private save you can pause for everyone.

What happens when I log off?

The economy and your operating businesses continue. Check their cash reserves and supply before you leave. You can temporarily pause an individual business; existing holdings and obligations still need attention.

What do I need to play?

A modern browser, an internet connection and an account. There is no download. A desktop or laptop gives you the most room for the city and trading workspaces; smaller-screen layouts are available.

What does alpha mean?

The game is playable and still being developed. Expect balance changes, rough edges and evolving features. The captures above show the current game, while the opening harbor scene is original promotional artwork.

SMALL BEGINNINGS. BIG AMBITIONS.

The next move
is yours.

Start your empire Free during alpha. Right in your browser.
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