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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
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 144 h on median; those who dislike it: 37 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 83/100). Most-praised strength: Automation and logistics are the heart of the experience. Current price: 23,79€ (30% off).
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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