Your Band. Your Sound. Your Legacy.
Recruit musicians, write songs, and shred your way to the top!
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Recruit musicians, write songs, and shred your way to the top!
Announcement trailer coming soon!
Your journey from garage to global stardom
Begin in the garage with your founding musician. Train skills, learn cover songs, and play open mics at the local dive bar.
Recruit musicians with unique roles and personalities. Balance your lineup with Frontmen, Lead players, Rhythm sections, and more.
Write original songs using our MIDI-based music system. Your musicians' stats affect both the composition quality and how they actually sound when performed.
Progress through 4 fame tiers, from local Battle of the Bands to the legendary Vibe Aid charity concert. Manage 50 years of your band's career!
Battle of the Bands
Get Record Deal
Late Night Talk Shows
Vibe Aid Concert
Everything you need to rock your way to the top
Fully customizable musicians with two body types and mix-and-match components: heads, hair, eyes, clothing, and accessories. Dynamic color palettes for skin tones and outfits create endless visual combinations. Every band member is visually unique!
"Are you all about the glam style, or maybe you're a crust punk at heart? Whatever your vision is, you can create it!"
Balance 6 core stats across your band: Intelligence, Creativity, Confidence, Technique, Finesse, and Theory. Perfect bands have synergy, while imperfect lineups create unique challenges. Watch out for energy drink addiction!
"In the quest for stardom, your bandmates are the rocket ship. Build your crew from the ground up and blast off to the top of the charts."
Deep itemization system with guitars, amps, drums, and power-ups. Gear quality affects tone and intonation - cheap guitars literally sound out of tune! Energy drinks provide temporary boosts but risk addiction. Hunt for legendary instruments to define your band's sound.
"Whether it's an epic guitar or a sick keyboard, you'll need an axe to shred. But remember: it's not about the gear, it's how you use it!"
Our MIDI-based system generates actual music! Mix genres, write originals with intro/verse/chorus sections, or learn covers. Musicians' stats affect chord complexity and timing accuracy.
"Whether it's Pop Metal, Ambient Punk, or Sludge Rock, forge melodies that will melt faces. Will you be a one hit wonder, or will your music define a generation?"
Perform at venues ranging from the Rusty Rat open mic to massive stadiums. Your performance score depends on musician stats, gear quality, and band synchronization. Each show grows your fanbase!
"Think you can strike a chord with the audience? The stairway to stardom isn't a half step - it's a full scale odyssey."
You're not alone in your quest for fame. The music world is alive with fully generated competing bands that evolve alongside you. Musicians have histories - recruit from other bands or see your fired members join competitors. Face familiar rivals throughout your 50-year journey!
"Everyone's gotta start somewhere. Earn your place in the local dives if you want to rock the stadiums."
Master the art of band management
Our unique MIDI-based music system generates actual music based on your musicians' stats and gear. High creativity unlocks complex chord progressions, while poor timing creates off-beat performances.
Build the perfect lineup with 8 unique musician roles. Each role brings specific strengths and affects your band's sound in meaningful ways.
Navigate the business side of music while managing roguelike elements. Balance income against expenses, hunt for legendary gear, and manage your musicians' energy drink habits.
Work your way up from open mics to stadium tours. Each tier brings new challenges and opportunities.
Train your skills and learn new songs faster
Write memorable songs and craft melodic hooks
Command the stage and engage crowds
Master fast runs, complex rhythms, and technical difficulty
Perfect your timing, groove, and note placement precision
Unlock advanced chords, scales, and harmonic progressions
Get exclusive dev insights and early access info!
Join the Mailing ListEverything you need to know about Band Tycoon
Band Tycoon has been in active development since 2022. While we are not ready to announce the release date, we will be sharing regular updates as we approach our first public demo.
Band Tycoon is being developed for PC. Initially we will launch on Steam with Windows support, with Linux compatibility through Proton. We plan to add native versions for macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS post-launch.
One full career spans 50 in-game years. With our time system (4 seconds = 1 day), a complete playthrough takes approximately 15-25 hours, depending on your play style.
Yes! Adjust starting funds, fan growth rates, and musician availability to create your perfect challenge level.
Absolutely! Band Tycoon was built from the ground up with modding in mind. Our data-driven architecture means modders can create new genres, venues, gear, and even expand the music generation system - all without touching code. We're excited to open up these powerful tools to the community shortly after launch.
We're inspired by the addictive management loop of tycoon games and the procedural generation and itemization of roguelikes. We've worked to combine these genres in a unique way - creating a deeply immersive experience where your decisions shape not just your band's success, but also the sound of the music they create.
Have more questions? Join our Discord and ask the community!
Meet the team that is bringing the game to life
Founder / Software Engineer
Evan is a US-based software engineer with over a decade of professional experience and 20+ years of game development as a passionate hobby. A multi-instrumentalist who has played and produced music across various genres and scenes since his teenage years, he founded Band Tycoon in 2022 to capture the magic of those musical experiences. His unique blend of technical expertise and deep understanding of the music scene drives the authentic feel and innovative gameplay that makes Band Tycoon special.
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Art Director
Andrew is a professional artist from Ukraine with over 9 years of experience in 2D game art and animation. He is the founder of Nuclear Starfish, a studio that creates graphics and animation for indie games. Andrew has worked on dozens of indie titles, helping developers bring their creative visions to life. His strong expertise in concept design and character animation shapes Band Tycoon's distinctive visual identity. With bold style and a love for storytelling, he brings the rock and roll world to life through vibrant characters and dynamic, expressive environments.
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UI/UX Designer
Anna is a seasoned UI/UX designer from Ukraine with 9+ years of experience in game and product design. For the past 2 years, she's been a core part of Nuclear Starfish, where she focuses on creating clean, functional, and visually striking interfaces for indie games. For Band Tycoon, Anna reimagined classic music gear through a modern lens — designing a sleek and intuitive UI that echoes the game's bold, rock-inspired world.
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Lead Animator
Anton is a Ukrainian animator who has been perfecting his craft since 2017. With a traditional fine arts education and expertise in 2D character animation, he was the animator for the critically acclaimed indie game "Silt" published by Fireshine Games. At Band Tycoon, he breathes life into every musician with Spine animation, making them rock out with personality and flair. His work ensures every performance feels dynamic and authentic.
Lead 3D Environment Designer
Nikola (Niko) is an award-winning 3D artist from Macedonia with Autodesk Maya certification and expertise in ZBrush. Having worked on over 15 indie game projects and received The Rookies Excellence Award, he brings his exceptional character sculpting and environment design skills to create Band Tycoon's immersive venues - from intimate dive bars to massive stadium stages.
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Marketing Art & Animation
Nikola (Kole) is an animator from Macedonia who blends traditional techniques with modern edge. He has brought bold ideas to life in campaigns for major brands including Red Bull, CINEPLEXX, Diners Club, and Zlaten Dab. Known for transforming high-energy concepts into cinematic storytelling, Nikola now brings professional polish to Band Tycoon's promotional materials and animation.
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Lore & Art Contributor
Stow is a US-based artist and owner of Phi Gallery in downtown Watertown, upstate New York. Having played in bands with Evan since their teenage years, he brings a deep understanding of the music scene to Band Tycoon. His artistic range spans from wild comics to beautiful landscapes, and he has contributed both to the game's lore and visual elements, helping to build the rich world that bands inhabit.
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Software Engineer
Leeor is a US-based software engineer with over 20 years of game development experience. Known for projects like OutpostHD and his open source game engine NAS2D, he brought deep technical expertise to Band Tycoon's early development. As founder of Lairworks game studio, he guided the game's architecture and contributed significantly to the initial codebase. Beyond software development, Leeor has extensive expertise in electronics repair, specializing in computers, tablets, video game consoles, and vintage electronics.
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Software Engineer
Peter is a fully qualified software engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering degree and over 25 years of C/C++/C# development experience. An Australian indie game developer at Frog Nine Games, he brought 5+ years of Unity expertise and a portfolio of published hyper-casual mobile games to Band Tycoon. His unique blend of technical prowess, creative artistry, and game design understanding helped establish the solid foundation for the game's core systems and architecture.
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Character Concept Artist
Sebastián is a talented freelance illustrator from Chile specializing in character design and illustration. His artistic vision helped establish the visual direction and personality of Band Tycoon's diverse cast of musicians, bringing each character to life with unique style and personality during the game's early development.
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For creative insights and enthusiasm that helped shape the game
For playing guitar and bass on promotional music
For Discord server setup
For early contributions to 3D Environments
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