Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or newer Processeur : Dual-core CPU @3.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Dedicated graphics card, GTX 770 2GB Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or newer Processeur : Quad-core CPU @4.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Dedicated graphics card, GTX 1660 6GB Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible
Captain of Industry
The automation-driven tycoon where you build sprawling industrial empires keeps players hooked long past the 25-hour mark. A 90% positive history on Steam barely hides the frustration over its steep price point.
What it's about: Bâtissez un empire industriel sur une île isolée. Extrayez des ressources, remodelez le terrain, cultivez de la nourriture, construisez des usines, posez des voies ferrées et commercez avec le monde extérieur. Recherchez plus de 100 technologies, de la fonte des métaux au vol spatial.
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What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 140 | 122 | 6 | 12 |
| Value for money | 39 | 5 | 0 | 34 |
| Content / longevity | 27 | 16 | 1 | 10 |
| Interface / UX | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 |
| Graphics / art | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Story / writing | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 154 h on median; those who dislike it: 48 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 31, 2022 · All-time low: €22.39 (May 30, 2023)
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Strengths
- Automation and logistics are the heart of the experience: 122 positive mentions out of 140 for gameplay
- Stunning visuals earn universal praise: 19 positive mentions out of 19 for graphics
- Players remain deeply engaged after launch: 88% positive reviews in the post-release sample (409 reviews)
- Addiction to progression drives replayability: 11 mentions in keywords like 'addiction' and 'addictif'
Weaknesses
- Price is the top complaint: 34 negative mentions out of 39 for price
- UI frustrates a vocal minority: 11 negative mentions out of 21 for user interface
- Bugs and performance hiccups persist post-launch: 7 negative mentions out of 9 for bugs
Who is it for?
Fans of deep strategy, automation games like Factorio, and those who love losing themselves in intricate logistics will find their match. Budget-conscious players may want to wait for a sale.
Is Captain of Industry worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 90% of 11,175 Steam reviews are positive (player score 82/100). Most-praised strength: Automation and logistics are the heart of the experience. Current price: 33,99€.
Verdict
Captain of Industry delivers a polished, addictive industrial sim with gorgeous visuals and relentless progression. The hefty price tag and lingering bugs make it a hard sell at full price, but its strengths keep players coming back for more.
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