Startup Panic
Developed by Algorocks · Published by tinyBuild
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, simulation game by Algorocks, published by tinyBuild — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Startup Panic.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8 and up
- Processor: 2Ghz and up
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated toaster
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Stereo
- Additional Notes: Startup Panic is not intense on the hardware
Supported languages (9)
Startup Panic FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Startup Panic?
Steam classifies Startup Panic as a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Algorocks. 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...
How much does Startup Panic cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Startup Panic at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Startup Panic single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Startup Panic: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Startup Panic on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Startup Panic for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Startup Panic out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 20, 2022.
What platforms is Startup Panic on?
Startup Panic is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Startup Panic single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Startup Panic cost?
Steam lists it at $2.99.
Does Startup Panic have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 50 achievements for Startup Panic.
What is Startup Panic's Metacritic score?
Startup Panic has a Metacritic score of 65/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Startup Panic?
Startup Panic is developed by Algorocks and published by tinyBuild.
Where to get Startup Panic
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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