The Invisible Hand (2021)

Experience the obsessive life of a mid-level stockbroker, pursuing wealth and success at the cost of everything else... possibly even your freedom.

Simulator Strategy Adventure Indie digital distribution pax west 2017 moral decisions stock exchange previously on - prime gamingPC (Microsoft Windows)

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ImpulsegamerScott De LacyMay 20214.5/5
A well put together, and politically clever role playing stock broker simulator. This game can provide a few play throughs possibly offering something fresh each time. Well worth a look if this genre interests you.
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KeenGamerKenzie DuMay 20217.5/10
Could you be the next big Wall Street superstar? The Invisible Hand lets you take a look into the world of high-flying financial analysts, and what it takes to stay in that position. Through all of the lobbying and luxury, will you win big or lose big?
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GamingTrendLawrence LeMay 202170/100
The Invisible Hand is a deceptively absurd take on the corporate circus that is Wall Street day trading. It's at its best when it lets the player wreak havoc however they please, but in trying to juggle both stock market shenanigans and its satirical story, it fumbles on both fronts.
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Game RantHunter MassMay 20213/5 stars
With a narrative spin on a stock market simulator, Power Struggle Games' The Invisible Hand is a largely entertaining game, even through its flaws.
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Checkpoint GamingJun 20216/10
The Invisible Hand is oftentimes more frustrating and confusing than it is fun. It’s definitely made for people who are more knowledgeable or interested in the subject matter of trading stocks. Though, even from the point of view of someone who knows nothing about stock markets, I can see its value to those who do. It’s satirical and well crafted for what it is. Even I could have some fun while playing the game. Ultimately though, this game is not made for everyone, and that’s okay. Those who find themselves in The Invisible Hand’s niche corner will no doubt find some nefarious fun to be had.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developer: Power Struggle Games
Publisher: Fellow Traveller
Released: May 7, 2021
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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