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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Hardware Simulator - Prologue
Monarch Games · Published by PlayWay S.A. · Official site ↗
Mixed — 68% positive (37 reviews) · 13 achievements
Last updated 29 Sept 2026
Build your hardware empire from scratch! Experience real business with product sourcing, dynamic pricing, online orders, and delivery management. Boost your popularity, expand your store, and become the country's most successful hardware merchant!
Indie, Simulation, Free To Play · 2026 · More free games
About this game
Start from an empty shop and build the city's largest hardware empire.
In Hardware Simulator, you manage every daily process of a business firsthand. From product procurement to shelf arrangement, from sales to inventory tracking—every detail is shaped by your decisions.
Develop your business step by step with the revenue you earn; unlock new tools, increase your delivery and wholesale transport capacity, and expand your product range. In addition to customers visiting your physical store, take online orders, prepare them, and deliver to homes to grow your business volume.
The pricing system in the game has a dynamic structure. Set product prices according to market balance; if prices are too high, customers will abandon their purchases, while the right pricing policy increases your sales and popularity. Rising popularity means more customers and a busier order flow.
Realism isn't limited to business management alone. You also need to consider your character's basic needs such as hunger and thirst. Neglecting these needs during an intense work pace directly affects your efficiency and job performance.
The progression system is entirely based on your performance. Larger deliveries, improved products, and increased customer traffic come your way depending on how balanced, efficient, and strategic your management is.
With its high-quality and realistic graphics, step-by-step growth structure, and management-focused gameplay, Hardware Simulator offers a deep and satisfying simulation experience.
Set up your shop, make the right decisions, and become a successful hardware store owner.
🛠️ Detailed and realistic hardware store / business simulation
🏪 Physical store management and online order system
🚚 Delivery and logistics: Expand your delivery and wholesale transport capacity by purchasing different vehicles
💰 Dynamic pricing: Wrong prices mean lost customers
⭐ Popularity system: Proper management brings more demand
📦 Wide product range: Manage inventory tracking and product variety
🍔 Survival mechanics: Satisfy hunger, thirst, and bathroom needs
🏦 Bank and credit system: Take out loans to grow your business, pay your bills
🚨 Security management: Take precautions against thieves entering your store
🧹 Cleaning and maintenance: A dirty store means lost customers
🔓 Level and reward system: Progress based on performance, unlock new content
🛒 Product development: Increase variety and profitability by unlocking new products
🎨 High-quality and realistic graphics: Immersive and detailed visual experience
PROLOGUE FEATURES:
12 different hardware products to stock your shelves, set your prices, and offer to your customers.
1 purchasable vehicle to cruise through the city streets, haul goods, and make your work easier.
Limited loan options to manage your finances wisely and grow your business.
Wholesaler prices reset every day; keep an eye on the wholesaler, buy at the right time, and maximize your profit.
1 hireable employee to free you from carrying order boxes, so you can use your time more efficiently.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3 10th generation or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 6 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Hardware Simulator - Prologue v0.1.3 is Live!
We've just released v0.1.3 for Hardware Simulator - Prologue!What's New?Added an Auto Save feature; you can choose the interval or turn it off from the Settings menu.Fixed several bugs related to the vehicle.Made several minor improvements.Thank you to everyone who has been playing, sharing feedback, and reporting issues. Your support helps us improve the game with every update.If you enjoy the game, don't forget to leave a Steam review—it really helps us!Read full article on Community Announcements (Monarch Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Hardware Simulator - Prologue v0.1.2 is Live!
We've just released v0.1.2 for Hardware Simulator - Prologue!What's New?Fixed some minor bugs.Improved the splash screen.Made several other minor general improvements.Thank you to everyone who has been playing, sharing feedback, and reporting issues. Your support helps us improve the game with every update.If you enjoy the game, don't forget to leave a Steam review—it really helps us!Read full article on Community Announcements (Monarch Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Hardware Simulator - Prologue v0.1.1 is Live!
We've just released v0.1.1 for Hardware Simulator - Prologue!What's New?Updated the game logo and capsule artwork.Improved vehicle controls for a smoother driving experience.Added new options to the Settings menu.Fixed several issues related to customers and the employee.Corrected various localization and translation errors.Made several other minor fixes and improvements.Thank you to everyone who has been playing, sharing feedback, and reporting issues. Your support helps us improve the game with every update.If you enjoy the game, don't forget to leave a Steam review—it really helps us!Read full article on Community Announcements (Monarch Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Hardware Simulator - Prologue is Out Now!
Hey everyone!Hardware Simulator - Prologue is now playable!Thanks to your feedback, we've added new features to the game and delivered a longer playtime than the demo.Newly added and unlocked features:6 more hardware products (12 hardware products in total now)1 hireable employee (currently only helps with carrying order boxes)1 new purchasable vehicle1 available loanDaily price fluctuation, with all prices changing every dayMinimapA customer order panel that appears directly on screenAnd with much more, we aimed to take your gameplay experience to the next level.Have fun!We're waiting for you on our Discord server for all your feedback.Read full article on Community Announcements (Monarch Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Hardware Simulator - Prologue releases on July 30th!
Thanks to all the feedback you shared on our demo, we've improved the game, and now we're bringing you the Prologue version with an even more polished experience.Unlike our demo, you can now continue developing your shop in more detail with a new purchasable vehicle, an available loan option, 6 different products, and variable prices.We've also introduced new features like a minimap and an order panel that appears directly on screen, aiming to take your gameplay experience to the next level.🛠️If you want to enjoy running your own hardware store, add Hardware Simulator - Prologue to your wishlist, and let's meet on July 30th!🛠️🛠️Also, if you'd like to support us along the way, adding Hardware Simulator to your wishlist and sharing your feedback with us would really help us on this journey.🛠️Don’t Forget to Join Our Discord!Read full article on Community Announcements (Monarch Games)
