Devlog #1 – Why I’m making Investment Fund Game

Hi everyone, My name is 57dev, a solo developer working on Investment Fund Game. It’s a single-player sandbox strategy/simulation where you manage an investment fund. Planned for Early Access in Q2–Q3 2026. Why am I making this game? I've always been fascinated by strategy games and how markets work. There are many simulations on the market about building cities, managing transportation, or running companies, but there are practically none that allow you to feel the pressure and excitement of investing. I want to create a game that:

• feels realistic, not just a “collection of numbers on a screen,”

• shows how fear and greed influence decisions,

• let's player experience bubbles and crashes,

• and teaches the importance of risk management (position size, diversification, rebalancing).

The game also has an educational side: you’ll be able to test strategies, read reports, and see how your choices play out over time. My hope is that you’ll have fun while also gaining some intuition about how markets really work. This is the start of a long journey. I have plenty of ideas for further development. I will keep you informed in subsequent devlogs. If you’d like to help shape Early Access, you can join the community on Discord (see the Links section on this store page). Thanks for reading, 57dev