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Backlot: Hollywood Studio Tycoon

📅 Sep 17, 2026
Goodpunk Studios
A deep Hollywood studio simulation, 1930 to the streaming age. A back lot, a million dollars and no pictures. Commission scripts, sign stars to seven-year contracts, book dates against rival studios, and survive television, home video and everything else that came for the movies.
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About This Game

Backlot: Hollywood Studio Tycoon is a simulation/strategy game designed for single-player, developed by Goodpunk Studios and released in 2026. With an estimated 2,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 100.0/100 — a exceptional reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Choose Your Own Adventure, Time Management, Strategy, Real Time Tactics and Sandbox.

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User Reviews

100.0
Overall Score / 100
10.0/10
Steam (3 reviews)

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Backlot: Hollywood Studio Tycoon Demo
Backlot: Hollywood Studio Tycoon Demo
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Game Information

Release Date
September 17, 2026
Developer
Goodpunk Studios
Publisher
Goodpunk Studios
Platforms
Windows
Price
$14.99

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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
Minimum
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or later)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4160 / AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct3D 12 capable, feature level 11_0 with 1 GB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750, AMD Radeon R7 260X, Intel HD Graphics 520)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • VR Support: Not Supported
  • Additional Notes: Designed for 1920x1080. Lower resolutions scale but the interface is dense and will be cramped below 1600x900.
Recommended
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or later)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4160 / AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 with 2 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • VR Support: Not Supported
  • Additional Notes: Designed for 1920x1080. Lower resolutions scale but the interface is dense and will be cramped below 1600x900.