PC
$3.99 Region US
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Simulation · Stardock Entertainment
The Corporate Machine
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Windows
Mixed · 61% of 97
Good deal Chip's verdict · US updated 17 days ago
Well reviewed (61% positive), at a real discount. A safe catch at this price.
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Price position between all-time low and full price 0%
All-time low $3.99 · 18d ago
Current discount -60% off $9.99
Player reviews 61% positive of 97
Quality score 61/100
Value score 100/100
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- The Corporate Machine From $9.99The Corporate Machine
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What this game is, in the developer's words
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.
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.
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.
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Historical lows
All-time low ATL $3.99 2026-06-27
3-month low $3.99
12-month low $3.99
Current $9.99
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Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $9.99
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $3.99
The Corporate Machine price history and best deals
The Corporate Machine for PC currently sells from $3.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $3.99, set on 2026-06-27. That is 60% off the $9.99 list price.
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Should I buy The Corporate Machine now or wait?
Our verdict is buy. The best official price is $3.99, which sits 0% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It rarely gets cheaper than a good sale, so this is a fair time to catch it.
Is $3.99 a good price for The Corporate Machine?
$3.99 sits 0% of the way from the all-time low of $3.99 to the full price, a 60% discount. That is close to the best it has ever been.
Where can I buy The Corporate Machine?
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Steam reviews Mixed · 61%
61% positive of 97
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DeveloperStardock Entertainment
PublisherStardock Entertainment
GenresSimulation · Strategy
TagsTime Management · Economy · Capitalism · Management · Building · Crafting
ModesMulti-player · Single-player
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