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Malware Tycoon

Linux

Release Date: July 17, 2026
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Themes: Sandbox
Game Type: Main game
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game Modes: Single-player
Player Perspective: Text
Alternate Titles: Malware Tycoon.exe

Overview

Step back to the era of dial-up and WinGoals SP. As a black-hat developer, manage the delicate balance of detection probability versus payout potential. Will you build a silent botnet for profit or a worm designed to destroy? Avoid the feds and conquer the web in this nostalgic management sim.