STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator

Item: STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator
Rating: 86
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-03-12

Summary

Addictive gameplay with engaging stock market simulation.
Appealing retro aesthetic set in 1980s Japan.
Active development team provides frequent updates.
Manage real estate, assets, and company creation.
Pachinko minigame offers lucrative opportunities.
Numerous bugs and unpolished early access state.

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Categories

Trading SimulationManagement SimulationResource ManagementMini-game CollectionSocial SimulationLife SimulationSingle-player

Reviews (sample size): 645
Helpful reviews: 61%
Unhelpful reviews: 39%
Protest reviews: 0%

86%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
14%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 791
Negative points: 529
Gameplay points: 207
Perf. points: 12
Rec. points: 255
Misc points: 56

Point	Description	Importance
Fun, addictive, and engaging gameplay Description Many reviewers found the game to be fun, addictive, and engaging, with simple yet compelling gameplay. The game is praised for being easy to pick up, providing a relaxing experience, and offering a good value for the time spent playing, even in early access. Importance 92%	Many reviewers found the game to be fun, addictive, and engaging, with simple yet compelling gameplay. The game is praised for being easy to pick up, providing a relaxing experience, and offering a good value for the time spent playing, even in early access.	92%
Authentic, appealing retro aesthetic Description The game features a well-crafted retro aesthetic, reminiscent of 80s/90s Japanese anime and PC games. Reviewers praise the visuals, music, and attention to detail in recreating the atmosphere of that era, contributing to an immersive and enjoyable experience. Importance 61%	The game features a well-crafted retro aesthetic, reminiscent of 80s/90s Japanese anime and PC games. Reviewers praise the visuals, music, and attention to detail in recreating the atmosphere of that era, contributing to an immersive and enjoyable experience.	61%
Engaging stock market simulation Description The game offers a stock market simulation that is both accessible and engaging, even for players without prior knowledge. Reviewers enjoy the core gameplay loop of buying low and selling high, managing companies, and manipulating the market for profit, finding it surprisingly addictive. Importance 60%	The game offers a stock market simulation that is both accessible and engaging, even for players without prior knowledge. Reviewers enjoy the core gameplay loop of buying low and selling high, managing companies, and manipulating the market for profit, finding it surprisingly addictive.	60%
Active development, frequent updates Description The game is actively developed with frequent updates and bug fixes, demonstrating the developer's commitment to quality. Reviewers appreciate the continuous improvements and the fact that the game feels complete even in early access. Importance 32%	The game is actively developed with frequent updates and bug fixes, demonstrating the developer's commitment to quality. Reviewers appreciate the continuous improvements and the fact that the game feels complete even in early access.	32%
Immersive 1980s Japan setting Description The game provides a well-developed simulation of life in 1980s Japan, capturing the atmosphere of the bubble economy era. Players can experience the extravagant lifestyle, interact with the Yakuza, and immerse themselves in the unique setting. Importance 16%	The game provides a well-developed simulation of life in 1980s Japan, capturing the atmosphere of the bubble economy era. Players can experience the extravagant lifestyle, interact with the Yakuza, and immerse themselves in the unique setting.	16%
General positive sentiment Description These points express general positive sentiments without specific details. Therefore, the importance score is reduced by 90%. Importance 10%	These points express general positive sentiments without specific details. Therefore, the importance score is reduced by 90%.	10%
Pachinko is a lucrative minigame Description Pachinko is a lucrative way to earn money due to high payout rates. The game is designed so that you will always profit by continuously shooting balls in Pachinko. Importance 9%	Pachinko is a lucrative way to earn money due to high payout rates. The game is designed so that you will always profit by continuously shooting balls in Pachinko.	9%
Appealing character Amy Description The character Amy provides a human connection and offers light dating sim elements, making the struggle for success feel more meaningful. Reviewers appreciate Amy's supportive and comforting presence, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the game. Importance 8%	The character Amy provides a human connection and offers light dating sim elements, making the struggle for success feel more meaningful. Reviewers appreciate Amy's supportive and comforting presence, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.	8%
Rewarding dividend reinvestment system Description The game allows players to reinvest dividends into more stocks and real estate, creating a satisfying sense of progression. Earning dividends provides a source of income and helps determine when to sell stocks, adding depth to the economic simulation. Importance 5%	The game allows players to reinvest dividends into more stocks and real estate, creating a satisfying sense of progression. Earning dividends provides a source of income and helps determine when to sell stocks, adding depth to the economic simulation.	5%
Specific player experiences Description These points describe specific player experiences, but lack constructiveness. Therefore, the importance score is reduced by 90%. Importance 5%	These points describe specific player experiences, but lack constructiveness. Therefore, the importance score is reduced by 90%.	5%
Language options available Description These points describe the availability of Ukrainian and Chinese language options. Therefore, the importance score is reduced by 90%. Importance 3%	These points describe the availability of Ukrainian and Chinese language options. Therefore, the importance score is reduced by 90%.	3%