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// The Corporate Machine(2001)

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About The Corporate Machine
The Corporate Machine is Stardock's classic 2001 real-time economic strategy game, available now on Steam. Dive back into the timeless battle for one of the most ruthless environments ever created: international trade. Corporations exist in a constant state of war: Plotting to destroy their rivals, CEOs chase world domination through economic strategies less deadly but more complex than any military maneuver. Control the market, or face the prospect of buyout and bankruptcy. Build your business empire, dominate the industry, and amass a fortune you will need that private island to fully enjoy.
Release Date
Feb 13, 2001
Developer
Stardock
Publishers
Take-Two Interactive
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Is The Corporate Machine worth buying?

Steam
60.82% positive
'Mixed', 97 reviews
Metacritic
80

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What is The Corporate Machine about?

The Corporate Machine is Stardock's classic 2001 real-time economic strategy game, available now on Steam. Dive back into the timeless battle for one of the most ruthless environments ever created: international trade. Corporations exist in a constant state of war: Plotting to destroy their rivals, CEOs chase world domination through economic strategies less deadly but more complex than any military maneuver. Control the market, or face the prospect of buyout and bankruptcy. Build your business empire, dominate the industry, and amass a fortune you will need that private island to fully enjoy.

Time ManagementEconomyCapitalismManagementBuildingCraftingPvPTrading

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Corporate Machine?

Right now the lowest price for The Corporate Machine we're tracking is $1.48 at Kinguin โ€” 85% below Steam's $9.99. We compare 5 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Corporate Machine has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Corporate Machine is $1.48 at Kinguin on June 6, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low โ€” historically a good time to buy.

Is The Corporate Machine worth buying?

61% of 97 Steam user reviews for The Corporate Machine are positive ("Mixed"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 80.

When was The Corporate Machine released?

The Corporate Machine released on February 13, 2001, developed by Stardock and published by Take-Two Interactive, Stardock.

What platforms is The Corporate Machine available on?

The Corporate Machine is available on PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player, multiplayer.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Corporate Machine?

The cheapest The Corporate Machine price right now is $1.48 at Kinguin, 85% below the Steam price.

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All-time low: $1.48 at Kinguin on Jun 6, 2026 โ€” the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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