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Market Chain 98

Build your Market Chain in this retro incremental game set inside a nostalgic 90s operating system. Start with a small shop, manage bank loans, expand your logistics hubs, and unlock global upgrades through your Portfolio. Fill your desktop with windows and dominate the market!

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MGR Studio
Publisher
MGR Studio
Release
July 29, 2026
4 days ago
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About the Game

Market Chain 98 is a retro incremental simulation that puts you right back in front of a classic CRT monitor, where you manage growing numbers and make strategic market decisions. Designed with a classic 90s desktop aesthetic, everything happens inside an expanding operating system interface. Your goal? Turn a single small business into a massive global Market Chain.

START SMALL, THINK BIG


Begin by managing a small bodega in Brooklyn. Upgrade your cash register, increase your stock capacity, and clear out customer queues. As your income increases second by second, new windows will open, revealing new markets and turning your desktop into a complex management dashboard.

DEEP INCREMENTAL MECHANICS


This isn't just an idle clicker; it's built on solid math, economy balancing, and strategy:

  • Bank & Loans: Need quick cash to expand? Take out bank loans, but watch your debt limits and interest rates carefully. Aggressive growth can sometimes eat into your profit margins.
  • Logistics & Hubs: Connect your businesses. By establishing logistics Hubs, you gain market discounts, lower your operational costs, and optimize your entire supply chain.
  • IPO & The Portfolio: Once your company reaches its peak, go public (Prestige). Use the permanent points you earn to access your Portfolio, unlocking powerful, permanent upgrades that will make your next market run much faster and more efficient.
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