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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...

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Frequently asked about Startup Panic
- Is Startup Panic verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Startup Panic is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Startup Panic cost?
- Startup Panic is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Startup Panic?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Startup Panic are Moviehouse – The Film Studio Tycoon, Big Pharma, Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet.
- Who developed Startup Panic?
- Startup Panic was developed by Algorocks and published by tinyBuild.
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