Choose The Corporate Machine
Choose The Corporate Machine if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Corporate Machine launched in 2015.
The Corporate Machine vs Blockchain Tycoon
The Corporate Machine and Blockchain Tycoon both land in Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. The Corporate Machine (2015) is 6 years older than Blockchain Tycoon (2021). The Corporate Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Blockchain Tycoon (52% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Blockchain Tycoon
Choose Blockchain Tycoon if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Blockchain Tycoon launched in 2021.
Both The Corporate Machine and Blockchain Tycoon sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Corporate Machine |  Blockchain Tycoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (48 reviews) | 52% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stardock Entertainment | Wamill |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- The Corporate Machine (2015) is 6 years older than Blockchain Tycoon (2021).
- The Corporate Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Blockchain Tycoon (52% positive).
- The Corporate Machine is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Blockchain Tycoon (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
The Corporate Machine vs Blockchain Tycoon — FAQ
- Should I play The Corporate Machine or Blockchain Tycoon first?
- If you want chronology, The Corporate Machine (2015) came out before Blockchain Tycoon (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Corporate Machine and Blockchain Tycoon similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Blockchain Tycoon have multiplayer like The Corporate Machine?
- No. The Corporate Machine supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Blockchain Tycoon is listed as single-player only.