Build Your Real Estate Empire

A commercial real estate strategy game. Start as a rookie broker with $100K, close deals, acquire properties, and climb 14 ranks to become a City Legend.

No credit card. No download. Playable in your browser.
Closing a deal in CRE Tycoon

Close Deals. Earn Commissions. Get Addicted.

Every deal is a rush. Prospect leads, pitch clients, and negotiate contracts through a realistic pipeline that actually teaches you how commercial real estate works.

  • 4-stage deal pipeline: Lead → Pitch → Negotiate → Close
  • Rival brokers, cold clients, and financing that falls through
  • Stack commissions to fund your first acquisition
  • Each deal type has unique risk/reward profiles
Metropolitan Tower property

Own Properties. Collect Rent. Build Wealth.

Make the leap from broker to owner. Put 25% down, take a mortgage, and watch your net worth compound as tenants pay your bills.

  • 150+ unique properties across 4 districts
  • Realistic financing with LTV, interest rates, and cash flow
  • Upgrades, rezoning, and lease negotiations add depth
  • Each property has unique art, tenants, and income potential
Storm damage event in CRE Tycoon

30+ Random Events Keep You on Your Toes

Market crashes, celebrity tenants, pipe bursts, viral social media moments, and unsolicited offers. Every playthrough tells a different story.

  • Property events: storms, inspections, tenant disputes
  • Market events: rate hikes, tech booms, recessions
  • Each event has custom cinematic art
  • Strategic choices turn disasters into opportunities
Celebrity tenant event

Build Your Brand. Generate Passive Leads.

Invest in marketing channels that generate leads every single turn. Scale from cold calls to a media empire that feeds your deal pipeline automatically.

  • 6 marketing channels: cold calls, mailers, billboards, radio, TV, social media
  • Each channel has different cost, reach, and lead quality
  • Upgrade channels for compounding returns
  • Higher reputation = more organic leads for free

Four Property Types. Four Strategies.

Each asset class plays differently. Retail is high-risk/high-reward. Office is steady income. Industrial is low maintenance. Multifamily scales fast.

Retail

Retail

Strip malls, boutiques, and shopping centers. High foot traffic, high turnover, high upside.

Risk: High Yield: 8-12%
Office

Office

Class A towers and flex space. Long leases, stable tenants, predictable cash flow.

Risk: Low Yield: 5-8%
Industrial

Industrial

Warehouses, logistics hubs, and flex space. Low maintenance costs, recession-proof demand.

Risk: Low Yield: 6-9%
Multifamily

Multifamily

Apartments and lofts. Multiple tenants diversify your risk. Scales beautifully.

Risk: Med Yield: 7-11%

Four Districts. Endless Opportunity.

Each district is a tier of the market — from starter strip malls to iconic trophy towers. Unlock new districts as you climb the ranks.

Downtown South
Starter District
Downtown South
10 properties • $800K – $1.2M
Midtown
Unlocks at Rank 3
Midtown
8 properties • $1M – $1.6M
Port District
Unlocks at Rank 5
Port District
10 properties • $1.2M – $1.8M
Uptown
Endgame — Rank 7+
Uptown
5 properties • $1.5M – $2M+

150+ Unique Properties to Acquire

Every property has custom artwork, unique tenants, income profiles, and upgrade paths. From strip malls to trophy towers — build the portfolio of your dreams.

Cornerstone Retail
Cornerstone Retail
Retail Downtown South
$850,000
The Hub Office
The Hub Office
Office Downtown South
$1,050,000
Palm Plaza
Palm Plaza
Retail Downtown South
$920,000
Midtown Galleria
Midtown Galleria
Retail Midtown
$1,350,000
Midtown Tech Plaza
Midtown Tech Plaza
Office Midtown
$1,450,000
The Atrium
The Atrium
Office Midtown
$1,280,000
Anchor Logistics Hub
Anchor Logistics Hub
Industrial Port District
$1,500,000
Harbor View Apartments
Harbor View Apartments
Multifamily Port District
$1,650,000
Drydock Tower
Drydock Tower
Office Port District
$1,750,000
The Zenith Spire
The Zenith Spire
Office Uptown
$2,200,000
Elysian Heights
Elysian Heights
Multifamily Uptown
$1,900,000
Grand Atrium Mall
Grand Atrium Mall
Retail Uptown
$2,500,000

8 Improvements That Multiply Value

Pour capital into your properties to boost rent, reduce vacancies, and unlock premium tenants. Every upgrade has hand-painted artwork.

Lobby Renovation
Lobby Renovation
Premium first impression attracts higher-paying tenants
+15% Rent
HVAC Upgrade
HVAC Upgrade
Modern climate control reduces tenant complaints
-20% Vacancy
Security System
Security System
24/7 monitoring makes tenants feel safe and stay longer
+10% Retention
Energy Retrofit
Energy Retrofit
Green certification commands premium lease rates
+12% Rent
New Roof
New Roof
Eliminates leak risk and extends building life
+8% Value
Premium Signage
Premium Signage
Street presence that drives foot traffic to retail tenants
+10% Rent (Retail)
Parking Repave
Parking Repave
Fresh asphalt and striping shows tenants you care
-15% Vacancy
Tenant Buildout
Tenant Buildout
Custom fit-out attracts anchor tenants with long leases
+20% Rent

Every Crisis. Every Opportunity. Hand-Illustrated.

30+ unique events with custom artwork. Each one forces a strategic decision — will you play it safe, or bet big?

Storm Damage
Property Crisis Storm Damage
Celebrity Tenant
Opportunity Celebrity Tenant
City Inspection
Compliance City Inspection
Unsolicited Offer
Deal Unsolicited Offer
Pipe Burst
Emergency Pipe Burst
Rival Blunder
Competition Rival's Blunder
Tenant Dispute
Conflict Tenant Dispute
Community Award
Prestige Community Award
Power Outage
Emergency Power Outage
Interest Rate Crash
Market Interest Rate Crash

A Living Economy That Shifts Every Game

10 market-wide events shake the entire city economy. Rate hikes crush cash flow. Tech booms spike office demand. No two playthroughs feel the same.

Tech Boom
Tech Boom
+25% Office Demand
Fed Rate Hike
Fed Rate Hike
+1.5% Interest Rates
Recession Warning
Recession Warning
-15% All Values
Gentrification Wave
Gentrification Wave
+20% Downtown Rent
New Transit Hub
New Transit Hub
+30% Nearby Values
Industrial Surge
Industrial Surge
+20% Warehouse Demand
Retail Apocalypse
Retail Apocalypse
-30% Retail Rent
Housing Crisis
Housing Crisis
+25% Multifamily Demand
Port Expansion
Port Expansion
+35% Port District Values
Interest Rate Cut
Interest Rate Cut
-1% All Mortgages

10 Characters. 10 Unique Advantages.

Every NPC unlocks real gameplay buffs — cheaper loans, insider tips, stolen deals. Who you invest time in changes how you play.

Victor Kane
Victor Kane
The Mentor
Veteran broker who sends referrals and off-market deals.
Maria Santos
Maria Santos
The Lender
Better financing terms and bigger leverage for acquisitions.
Alex Mercer
Alex Mercer
The Rival
Earn his respect or watch him steal your deals.
Elena Park
Elena Park
Marketing Guru
Boosts lead gen and builds your brand reputation.
Frank Russo
Frank Russo
The Contractor
Cuts renovation costs and unlocks premium upgrades.
Diana Cross
Diana Cross
City Planner
Rezoning intel that can 10x a property's value.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen
Tech Investor
Connects you to high-growth tech tenants and startups.
Tommy Vance
Tommy Vance
The Hustler
Shady deals with big payoffs — if you trust him.
James Whitfield
James Whitfield
The Mogul
Old money tycoon. His endorsement opens Uptown doors.
Councilman Reed
Councilman Reed
The Politician
Zoning favors and tax breaks — for the right friends.

Learn in 5 Minutes. Master Over Weeks.

Each turn is one week. Spend your limited actions wisely — the strategic tension between quick commissions and long-term ownership makes every decision matter.

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Deal Pipeline

Prospect, pitch, negotiate, and close. Each stage costs one action — but disruptions force tough choices along the way. Lost a deal to a rival? Pivot fast.

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4 Asset Classes

Retail, office, industrial, and multifamily — each with different risk profiles, tenants, income potential, and upgrade paths. Specialize or diversify.

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Marketing Engine

Invest in cold calls, mailers, billboards, radio, TV, and social media to generate passive leads every turn. Scale your pipeline from hustle to empire.

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NPC Relationships

10 unique characters with real gameplay buffs. Higher trust = commission boosts, cheaper renovations, off-market deals, and political favors.

Dynamic Events

30+ random events from pipe bursts to celebrity tenants. Market-wide shifts like rate hikes and tech booms reshape the entire economy mid-game.

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22-Quest Campaign

8 story acts guide your rise from rookie to city legend. Side quests and secret deals reward exploration and creative strategy.

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Property Upgrades

8 improvement types from lobby renovations to energy retrofits. Each upgrade boosts rent, reduces vacancy, or unlocks premium tenants.

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Real Financing

Realistic mortgages with LTV ratios, variable interest rates, and cash-on-cash returns. Learn how leverage actually works in commercial real estate.

22 Quests Across 8 Story Acts

A guided campaign takes you from your first handshake to owning half the city. Every quest teaches a real CRE concept.

First Acquisition
First Acquisition
Save enough commissions to put 25% down on your first property
Reward: +500 XP, Unlock Portfolio Tab
First Renovation
First Renovation
Complete your first property upgrade to boost rental income
Reward: +300 XP, Frank Russo Trust +1
Network Builder
Network Builder
Build trust with 3 different NPCs to level 2
Reward: +750 XP, Unlock Networking Perks
Revenue Milestone
Revenue Milestone
Reach $50,000 in total monthly rental income
Reward: +1000 XP, Unlock Midtown
Stabilized Asset
Stabilized Asset
Fully lease and upgrade one property to stabilized status
Reward: +800 XP, Passive Income Bonus
Chapter 1 Complete
Chapter 1 Complete
Complete all Act 1 objectives and graduate to Senior Broker
Reward: +1500 XP, Unlock Port District

14 Ranks from Rookie to City Legend

Every deal, every property, every conversation earns XP. Each new rank unlocks more actions per turn, new districts, and bigger opportunities.

Rookie
Rookie
Rank 1 • Starting Rank
Apprentice
Apprentice
Rank 2 • 500 XP
Agent
Agent
Rank 3 • Midtown Unlocked
Broker
Broker
Rank 4 • +1 Action/Turn
Senior Broker
Senior Broker
Rank 5 • Port Unlocked
Vice President
Vice President
Rank 6 • Premium Deals
Managing Director
Managing Director
Rank 7 • Uptown Unlocked
Principal
Principal
Rank 8 • +1 Action/Turn
Partner
Partner
Rank 9 • Joint Ventures
Developer
Developer
Rank 10 • Build from Scratch
Magnate
Magnate
Rank 11 • Market Influence
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Mgr
Rank 12 • Auto-Manage
President
President
Rank 13 • Prestige Mode
Chairman
Chairman
Rank 14 • Endgame
City Legend
City Legend
Final Rank • You Own This City

Choose Your Identity

How you play defines who you become. Six distinct playstyle identities emerge based on your strategy — each one unlocks unique perks and titles.

Rising Broker
The Rising Broker
Commission machine. You close deals faster than anyone in the city and flip the profits into acquisitions.
The Investor
The Investor
Cash flow king. You buy, hold, and collect rent while the market does the heavy lifting for your net worth.
The Closer
The Closer
No deal too big. You specialize in trophy properties and premium clients that others can't handle.
The Networker
The Networker
Your rolodex is your weapon. Max NPC relationships and let your connections open doors others can't find.
Lead Machine
The Lead Machine
Marketing genius. You've built a pipeline so deep that leads come to you while you sleep.
Empire Builder
The Empire Builder
Total domination. You own properties in every district, know every NPC, and run the city like a machine.

Everything You Need to Know

Is it actually free?
Yes — 100% free to play in your browser. No credit card, no paywall, no ads.
How long is a playthrough?
A casual run takes about 20-30 minutes. Completionists who chase every quest, max every relationship, and reach City Legend? Plan for a few hours across multiple sessions.
Do I need to know anything about real estate?
Not at all. The tutorial teaches you everything. But if you do work in CRE, you'll appreciate the accuracy — brokers, investors, and MBA students love this game.
Is there replayability?
Absolutely. 30+ random events, 10 market-wide economic shifts, 10 NPC relationship paths, and 6 playstyle identities mean no two runs feel the same.
What platforms is it on?
Browser — completely free. Just open the link and play. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile. No download required.
Is multiplayer coming?
Competitive multiplayer launches Q3 2026. Race other players to City Legend status with shared market events. Join the waitlist to get early access.
How many properties can I own?
All 150+ of them, across 4 districts. Each has unique art, tenants, income profiles, and 8 possible improvements. Building a diversified portfolio is key to reaching the top ranks.
What makes this different from other tycoon games?
Industry accuracy. Every mechanic is based on real CRE concepts — cap rates, NOI, LTV, lease structures, market cycles. It's a game that also teaches you how commercial real estate actually works.

Your Empire Starts
With One Deal.

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