Publisher Tycoon: A Text-Based Book Publishing Management Sim

9/13/2026, 1:50:27 PM

Release date: 11/29/2016

Tags: #time-management #education #management #visual-novel #text-based #casual #anime #pixel-graphics

User Reviews

Score: 50%Mixed
Review Count: 12 reviews
Fetched At: 9/13/2026, 1:50:29 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 395 (JPY)

Steam JP

$2.99 (USD)

Steam

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Japan Price: ¥ 395
Global Price: $2.99
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Key highlight

Publisher Tycoon is a text-based management simulation where you run a book publishing company. Aim to earn $20,000,000 within 18 in-game months by strategically producing and selling books.

Who this is for

Recommended for players interested in publishing company management simulations and those who enjoy strategic, text-based gameplay.

Details

Overview

Publisher Tycoon invites players to step into the shoes of a book publishing company manager. This engaging management simulation game, developed and published by 14Dimension Enterprise, offers a unique blend of time management and educational elements.Check the live snapshot on this page or the Steam listing for the latest pricing and sale status. Success hinges on strategic decision-making, from book production to marketing and inventory management.

Highlights

Core Mechanic: Players manage a book publishing company, focusing on book creation, sales, and inventory.
Objective: Achieve $20,000,000 in income within 18 in-game months to clear the game.
Gameplay Elements: Features time management, strategic advertising, and stock control, presented with pixel graphics.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy management simulations, tycoon games, and text-based experiences. Its casual nature and educational undertones also make it suitable for those looking for a relaxing yet strategic gaming session. Fans of visual novels and anime aesthetics will find the presentation appealing.

Game Info

Publisher Tycoon is a paid title released on November 29, 2016. It supports English and Korean languages and is available for multiplayer. The game is developed and published by 14Dimension Enterprise. Its genre mix includes Time Management, Education, Management, Visual Novel, Text-Based, and Casual, further reinforced by its Steam user tags.