Build Your smartphone Empire in MAD SMARTPHONE TYCOON, your main goal in this game is to create the ultimate smartphone that combines both performance and aesthetics. Expand your company, dominate the global market, become a tycoon in the world of mobile phones!
57 Players in Game
420 All-Time Peak
70,79 Rating
Steam Charts
57 Players in Game
420 All-Time Peak
70,79 Rating
At the moment, Mad Smartphone Tycoon has 57 players actively in-game. This is 0% lower than its all-time peak of 219.
Mad Smartphone Tycoon Player Count
Mad Smartphone Tycoon monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month |
Average Players |
Change |
| 2025-04 |
87 |
+880.88% |
| 2025-03 |
8 |
-4.31% |
| 2025-02 |
9 |
-33.93% |
| 2025-01 |
14 |
+12.12% |
| 2024-12 |
12 |
-44.27% |
| 2024-11 |
22 |
+21.89% |
| 2024-10 |
18 |
-79.89% |
| 2024-09 |
91 |
0% |
462 Total Reviews
345 Positive Reviews
117 Negative Reviews
Mostly Positive Score
Mad Smartphone Tycoon has garnered a total of 462 reviews, with 345 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Mostly Positive’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Mad Smartphone Tycoon over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
229 minutes
I like the concept and its almost like a weird rogue-like BUT the Text used to describe things often don't make any sense at all and sometimes its just straight up in an Asian language (I'm not a language
connoisseur nor do i care what it is because its not English and i have the language set to English). i also feel like the game doesn't actually give you that much freedom on what you do so you end up making the same configurations every time making each phone near identical, plus when you do choose upgrades the rating somehow goes down making it better to just never apply upgrades but THEN its still somehow wrong and i just don't understand a fucking thing that's going on.
Sadly it took me too long to realise how bad this game was and now i have too many hours to refund it, that being said i'm going to try anyway because unless this game gets changed i would't recommend at all
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
64 minutes
As for now i can't recommend the game at all. Game looks like an Early Access but it is a full game with missing content.
I had no issue if it would be EA but as for know it is unplayable for me, because one of the issues i have is nothing gets explained. You get thrown into the game with no explanation and it is a work and try which makes absolutly no fun.
Don't get me wrong it is a great concept for a game but it needs a lot of updates to actually be a good game.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
39 minutes
Buggy UI with a confusing interface and configurations doesn't feel like a finished game more like early access at best refunded the game don't waste your time or money only positive is that its a good concept for a game just poorly made.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
277 minutes
I really wanted to like this game, it has a lot of great customisation and fun tycoon vibes, its not too easy and the different markets force you to grow in different directions (Elderly market heavy countries benefit you off the bat cus they need cheap upgrades only). Getting more products and the feeling of improving quality is fantastic, much like A Hundred Days Winemaking Simulator.
Unfortunately, it's held back by a lack of quality-of-life changes and some simple glitches that make developing several phones feel awful. When designing a phone, there's no way to save a design to edit it later, making developing several phone lines difficult unless you copy-paste colour values. Very finicky and clunky, and the feature to Outsource Phones is a great addition to give you extra incoming, except it edits the phone in your main design, making you have to save design values in advance if you want to keep a design.
The numeric pad also often slides off the phone screen or doesn't scale, looks awful. I can accept the game's somewhat-simple style if it felt like there was simply more care put into the game.
4/10, lots of potential but a dropped ball imo.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
78 minutes
its pretty meh just a cash grab nothing special about this game
cool phone design's and company competition but other than that the ui is bad and everything else
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
15 minutes
It's shocking how poorly researched this game is! On their "world map," Ukraine is placed in Asia instead of Europe. This isn't just a minor mistake—it's a glaring display of ignorance and disrespect toward an entire country. Developers, open a geography book at least once before releasing a product.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 6
Negative
Playtime:
61 minutes
I like that it's a tycoon game about developing smartphones but beyond that this game is a let down in every category. Options are neither realistic enough to be believable nor wacky enough to be fantastical, the interface is buggy and doesn't know what language it wants to be half the time, the music cuts out at random, and the phone design system is very annoying to use.
On a subjective note, this game is ugly. Visually it feels sterile, the audio screams corporate advertisement, and the interface feels like a junior developer project from 2010. It has no style, no cohesive look or feel in general, and generally comes across as an asset-flip mobile game; even if it isn't.
Very fun concept, but falls short in every way
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
44 minutes
[h1] Interesting Concept Hampered by Frustrating Controls [b](Refunded)[/b] [/h1]
]h2]Initial Positive Impressions[/h2]
I was genuinely excited by the core concept of Mad Smartphone Tycoon. Building and managing your own smartphone company felt like it had a lot of potential for engaging and strategic gameplay. I enjoyed the initial decisions and could see the depth the game could offer.
[h2]The Major Issue[/h2]
Unfortunately, the controls proved to be a significant roadblock. Navigating menus, making selections, and managing different aspects of the business felt clunky and unintuitive. This made even simple tasks frustrating and detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game. I became super dizzy from the phone's clunky rotation controls.
[h2]Reason for Refund [b](After 44 Minutes)[/b][/h2]
The poor control scheme ultimately led to my decision to refund the game. It severely impacted my ability to enjoy the core gameplay loop and made the experience more frustrating than fun.
[h2]Current Recommendation[/h2]
In its current state, [b]I cannot recommend[/b] Mad Smartphone Tycoon to most players due to the significant issues with the controls.
[h2]Potential for the Future[/h2]
Despite the current issues, I would definitely consider repurchasing the game if the developers address and improve the control scheme. The underlying concept is strong and has the potential to be a very enjoyable tycoon game.
[h2]Who Might Still Enjoy It[/h2]
Players with a high tolerance for clunky controls or those willing to wait for future updates might still find some enjoyment in the game's core mechanics.
[h2][b]Overall Verdict[/b][/h2]
Refunded due to frustrating controls, but I will be keeping an eye on future updates and potential improvements. Definitely Wishlisting it
👍 : 6 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
40 minutes
Really interesting concept but needs some more work before it can do well. If you enjoyed Game Developer Tycoon or whatever it was called, this is basically the same but with mobile phones and you get to design how the phone looks.
Some really cool ideas here but it needs a few things before I'd consider it ready:
- A good portion of the UI elements don't have English translation and still display Mandarin.
- The whole game pauses any time you do something in the menus so to actually play, you need to just sit there and stare at your workers.
👍 : 6 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
58 minutes
Its generally just not great.
Buggy interface, random bits of Chinese text.
It's a long way from being a functional game.
👍 : 20 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Mad Smartphone Tycoon Steam Achievements
Mad Smartphone Tycoon offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 44 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
Acquire Appel
Successfully acquire Appel Inc.
Acquire Soony
Successfully acquire Soony Inc.
Acquire Sumsvng
Successfully acquire Sumsvng Inc.
10 Million
The company's money reaches 10 million
100 Million
The company's money reaches 100 million
A Billion
The company's money reaches a billion
Self develop hardware
Successfully self-developed a hardware
Rented office no.2
Rented office no.2
Rented office no.3
Rented office no.3
Rented office no.4
Rented office no.4
Rented office no.5
Rented office no.5
Expanding to city
Unlocked city map
10000
Sales of a single mobile phone reaches 10,000
50000
Sales of a single mobile phone reaches 50,000
100000
Sales of a single mobile phone reaches 100,000
Best Performance
Get the annual best performing phone award
Best Looking
Get the annual best looking phone award
Best Camera
Get the annual best camera phone award
Best Value For Money
Get the annual best value for money award
Phone Of The Year
Get the annual best phone of the year award
Worst Phone
Get the annual worst phone of the year award
Full Score
Get 3 full scores from media review
Best Company
Get the annual best company of the year award
500000
Sales of a single mobile phone reaches 500,000
Corporate Hoarder
Acquire 3 Companies
Consolidation Connoisseur
Acquire 5 Companies
Monopoly Magnate
Acquire 7 Companies
Merger Maniac
Acquire 10 Companies
The Acquisitor
Acquire All Companies
Cottage Industry
Hire 10 Employees
Corporate Cabal
Hire 20 Employees
Conglomerate Colossus
Hire 35 Employees
Megacorp Magnate
Hire 50 Employees
Tycoon's Treasure Trove
The company's money reaches 10 billion
Silver Tech
The market share of elderly phone exceeds 75%
Rugged Behemoth
The market share of rugged phone exceeds 75%
Aesthetic Apex
The market share of beautiful phone exceeds 75%
Lens Kingdom
The market share of camera phone exceeds 75%
Media Sovereign
The market share of media phone exceeds 75%
Esports Hegemon
The market share of gaming phone exceeds 75%
Business Citadel
The market share of business phone exceeds 75%
Flagship Throne
The market share of flagship phone exceeds 75%
First Earphone
Successfully developed a wireless earphone
Earphone Tycoon
Sales of a single earphone reached 500,000 units
Mad Smartphone Tycoon Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS *: Windows® 7
- Processor: AMD FX-4350 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 260X (2GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750(2GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Mad Smartphone Tycoon Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- OS: Windows® 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6400
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon™ RX 470(4GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6 GB VRAMRadeon™ RX 470(4GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Mad Smartphone Tycoon has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
Mad Smartphone Tycoon Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 10 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Version 0.72.3 Update
Date: 2024-06-11 11:26:18
👍 : 4 |
👎 : 0
Version 0.72.4 Update
Date: 2024-06-12 12:10:26
👍 : 1 |
👎 : 0
Version 0.72.5 Update
Date: 2024-06-13 08:32:39
👍 : 3 |
👎 : 0
The new DEMO is here! New content, new gameplay
Date: 2024-08-02 02:24:25
👍 : 21 |
👎 : 0
V0.85.2.1 Version Update Announcement
Date: 2024-09-14 07:00:51
👍 : 24 |
👎 : 0
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