Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7+ Processeur : 3 GHz, 4 cores Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512 MB dedicated video RAM, Shader Model 4.0 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Laptops with power saving graphic processors might need to be configured for Software Inc.
Software Inc.
Over 400 hours logged by the average player and counting: the urge to build, conquer and optimize never fades. After launch, the streak stays just as strong—93% still singing its praises.
What it's about: Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
In-game
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 | 173 | 153 | 5 | 15 |
| Content / longevity | 23 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Value for money | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 107 h on median; those who dislike it: 18 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 02, 2015 · All-time low: €8.69 (Dec 22, 2020)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0,4 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
No indexed video for this game yet.
This game on Twitch
Popular clips — nobody live right now
Strengths
- Core play loop shines brightest: 153 positive mentions of gameplay out of 173 total
- Sunk 10 to 25 hours and still hooked; 82% approval among that slice
- Content pipeline keeps delivering; 20 positive mentions out of 23 for ongoing updates
- Price point earns widespread approval; 13 positive mentions out of 14
Weaknesses
- UI feels ancient for some; 12 negative mentions out of 16
- Occasional bug or stutter surfaces; 2 negative mentions out of 6
- A handful vanish after the first couple of hours; 17% positive in the under-2-hour bracket
Who is it for?
Solo strategists who savor deep, ever-evolving company empires and don’t mind tinkering for mastery. Min-maxers chasing total control will thrive here.
Is Software Inc. worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 7,746 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Core play loop shines brightest. Current price: 22,54€.
Verdict
A mammoth sandbox with 94% Very Positive reviews that rewards obsession. Just steel yourself for awkward menus and the odd hiccup along the march to corporate supremacy.
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