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Market Chain 98 is a retro-inspired incremental title from developer MGR Studio due to be released on Steam. A new demo, accompanying a new trailer, gives players a glimpse of the CRT-fuelled spreadsheet and Windows 98-based graphics within the game. Stepping into a cozy, customizable CRT monitor interface, players manage expanding revenue streams inside a fully functional retro desktop environment.
Designed specifically for hardcore incremental and idle game enthusiasts, the core progression in Market Chain 98 ditches casual clicking in favor of deep mathematical scaling, complex resource management, and aggressive corporate expansion. To scale numbers from single digits to infinite corporate valuations, players must calculate dynamic bank loan interest ratings, navigate strict IRS tax bracket audits, and optimize multi-layered automated distribution trucks across a shifting global logistics network.
Key features in Market Chain 98:
Pure Incremental Progression: Built completely around mathematical scaling, number growth, and deep optimization loops without typical simulator bloat.
Late 90s OS Workspace: Multi-window dashboard management featuring functional retro windows, system icons, and dynamic email alerts.
Micro Risk Systems: Utilize high-stakes bank loans for rapid multiplier scaling, manage financial debt ratings, and handle unread IRS audit penalties.
Automated Supply Distribution: Establish Logistics Hubs on the world map to automate fleet distribution and minimize bottleneck lines.
IPO Prestige Protocol: Execute full corporate liquidation to earn shares, resetting the board to unlock powerful permanent multipliers in the Portfolio network.
