Tycoon games have been a classic genre on Roblox for over ten years. Though their popularity may fluctuate over the years, tycoon games remain a staple for new and experienced developers alike. However, players may have a hard time figuring out which tycoon titles are worth playing, and which do nothing to distinguish themselves from the other examples on the site.
Aside from the Discover and Search tabs, players largely rely on recommendations and word of mouth to find new games if they’re looking for a specific experience. The varying levels of success can make finding good games of a specific genre frustrating for many players (particularly for those who are new to Roblox and are a little daunted by all the options). However, if people know where to look, they’ll find there are still tycoon games that are worth playing. Here are some of the best, all free to play.
10 Cruise Ship Tycoon: Tinker With Every Aspect Of A Cruise
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For anyone who wants the experience of running their very own cruise ship line, Cruise Ship Tycoon is the most immersive choice. In this engaging title, players can freely customize every aspect of their ships and their journey. Bedrooms, staff, fuel supply, and even the route of their cruise are all up to the player to decide.
Passengers onboard will wander aboard the ship during the day, interacting with decorations and amenities that have been built. The game boasts some rather impressive AI (artificial intelligence has certainly come far in this industry), making the cruise really come to life as the game progresses.
9 Game Company Tycoon: Build A Successful Development Team From Scratch
For fans of more traditional Roblox tycoons, Game Company Tycoon is a great choice. Players start at the bottom of the industry, collecting small amounts of revenue from their computer in a garage until they master the art of programming. Slowly but surely, that garage will grow into an office complete with staff and amenities, optional PVP mechanics, and a full map for people to explore (while keeping a close eye on their company and its activities using their smartphone). Just be wary of neighboring players who might do anything to get ahead of the competition.
8 Restaurant Tycoon 2: Design Restaurants Down To The Smallest Detail
Restaurant Tycoon 2 has been a popular Roblox title for several years, and for good reason. Players have creative control over everything inside their restaurant, from the establishment's name itself to the seating and kitchen layout. Staff uniforms can even be customized.
Beyond that, however, Restaurant Tycoon 2 has an extensive menu system that contains recipes from all over the world. The player will unlock more and more recipes as they progress and their skill as a chef increases. Budding restaurateurs can prepare the foods themselves, invite friends to co-manage their restaurant or leave the work to their staff as they keep things running smoothly.
7 Mall Tycoon: Choose Stores And Take Over The Retail World
With a lot of tycoon titles on Roblox leaning entirely into either full customization or a set linear path, Mall Tycoon is a happy medium that balances player control and structure for people who might want a break from more intense empire-building challenges.
In Mall Tycoon, the player will start with a small building along the side of the road that they can create to their liking. Every new store opened will be selected from a random assortment of three choices. Fans will need to keep up with customer demand by building a balanced mall that caters to everyone’s needs, buy products for the stores, and complete quests to unlock even more stores.
6 Tropical Resort Tycoon: Craft A Perfect Vacation
For anyone who has wanted to run their own island, Tropical Resort Tycoon is ideal. This title is sure to provide many goals to work toward and present a wealth of ways to spend time while earning money. New areas will unlock as the player progresses, turning their small lobby on a remote island into a large resort surrounded by parks, beautiful cliffs, and so much more wonderful scenery. Players will also unlock vehicles to help them travel around the island, and will eventually be exploring a massive world (though not by the standards of the likes of Skyrim) full of surprises and neighboring resorts.
5 Big City Tycoon: Bring A Big City To Life, Together
Big City Tycoon puts a new spin on town and city builders (which is lucky as Roblox players are spoilt for choice). Here, players all populate the same map and gradually develop a large city together, expanding their metropolis with a range of buildings and other improvements. Progress simply leads to more ways to expand, which is incredibly compelling.
Players can also buy vehicles, explore a massive city map, and even role play with other players using the fully interactive venues they’ve built. With so many projects to choose from, no city ever needs to be the same in this feature-packed title.
4 Fantasy Tycoon: Build A Fantastical Realm In The Clouds
For those who want a break from the more typical tycoon settings, Fantasy Tycoon offers a very unique visual style and provides users with a unique premise: a small wooden platform in the sky to develop. As the game progresses, the platform will turn into a small market, with the player gradually adding more and more onto the structure until that market grows into a bustling trade center in the sky. Players can buy ships, fly to neighboring tycoons, grow crops, and generally enjoy detailed environments in a one-of-a-kind setting.
3 My Dragon Tycoon: Raise A Dragon And Fight Monsters
An experience that blends tycoon and RPG mechanics (there are some fantastic free RPGs on Steam too), My Dragon Tycoon provides players with a small dragon companion. The objective is to raise this new best friend by building them their own dragon house, growing crops on a farm run by little helper dragons, and much more. As the dragon grows, so do its skills, and further gameplay options open up as a result.
Dragons start by helping their trainers in combat, which is enough fun in itself. Later, they allow the player to ride them, and eventually fly with them once they’re big enough, This, in turn, unlocks a much larger world for the player to explore, battle, and build in. This title has impressive scope.
2 Zoo Tycoon: Build And Work At A Zoo
Zoo Tycoon truly embraces the theme, allowing the player to construct a zoo from the ground up. Starting with a small park with just a couple of small enclosures, zoo owners will be charged with feeding and maintaining their animals as they expand their operation and the establishment becomes truly vast and diverse.
Players can decorate their zoo, watch animals roam their enclosures, and upgrade items they already own, all of which will be vital to success in Zoo Tycoon. As with many of the best tycoons, there's a lot of strategy to consider when making choices and arranging buildings, and the game's unique charm is difficult to resist.
1 Tiny Town Tycoon: Manage A Miniature World
Here's a perfect city tycoon for anyone who enjoys managing many moving parts in hit titles like the Sims series. Tiny Town Tycoon, as its name suggests, allows users to build and manage their very own island town on a tiny scale. Players build and place everything themselves, from skyscrapers to fire hydrants, and their avatar will walk through the streets personally as they listen to requests from their town’s citizens. This teeny urban empire will grow to span the island, and the player can eventually unlock whole new scenarios and challenges to build their towns around.