Platforms
- PCDec 04, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics5.7126 Players
- AndroidDec 03, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.0132 Players
- iOSDec 03, 2020NAplayscoreNA1 CriticsNA0 Players
6 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Startup Panic would be a fully-played-straight management sim like any of the ones I mentioned at the beginning of this review. It looks charming enough yet extremely generic considering that it’s directly inspired by the looks of the Kairosoft titles. Nothing about the actual gameplay really screams that this is satire.
Colin Buchanan · Feb 01, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewAn endearing and smartly written business management sim with depth that transcends its mobile origins, but pacing issues that betray them.
Jim Trinca · Jan 24, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewOverall, however, Startup Panic is a smart, fun game that’s almost dangerously engaging. When business is booming, it’s difficult to pull away, especially as the revenue starts to creep up. When business is bad, there’s that “one more game” mentality as the player endlessly crafts more features, completes contracts and makes marketing decisions to boost revenue and user numbers. It’s not a one-to-one comparison of what it’s like to be the CEO of a new tech company by any means, but it is a glimpse into that lifestyle - just pixelated and much, much less stressful.
Eva Herinkova · Jan 20, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWhile fun for a while, the main gameplay loop is too shallow and the mechanics too half-baked. The sharp writing and excellent presentation are praiseworthy, but even they can’t make up for the game’s lackluster execution of its promising concepts.
Jose Hernandez · Feb 03, 2021 Reviewed on AndRead full reviewStartup Panic is fun for its first few hours, but tails off quickly. It’s cute art and music will keep you interested, but once you stop playing you are unlikely to return to this office.
Adam Kerr · Jan 23, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewStartup Panic is an interesting take on management simulators, with required holiday time (to prevent crunch) and a bunch of different endings depending on your success. It feels like quite the upgrade on previous management games.
Jupiter Hadley · Dec 07, 2020 Reviewed onRead full review
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About the game
Quit your job and build an exciting startup! Survive the tech bubble, compete with rival CEOs and expand your office from bedroom programmer up to the heights of global corporate sabotage! As long as you don't get hacked... or kidnapped...