Idol Manager

Bugged out at the very ending and corrupted the save, so now I will have to replay half a year long chapter to get there again :/ Lots of tiny annoying bugs in it, but this one felt like the game deliberately spat in my face. Looking at the old Reddit threads, I'm far from the first person it happens to, so it could very well happen to you too. Beware, I guess. Save often.

It's a really good game, but the base game gets old kind of quickly. If you use the workshop you can get so much more out of this game.

very solid foundations, but unfortunately the dev abandoned years ago. This game is made much better with mods, especially the ones that balance the game (the default is way too harsh to idol energy levels). The core mechanic is creating the ultimate idol group(s), to improve your idols you develop your building, hire staff, improve your idols, befriend, influence & or romance your idols. This game is not perfect, but very solid concept that is well executed. I wish someone would create a game like this in the future with its ideas further developed.

Idol Manager is a compelling and multifaceted simulation game that dives into the high-stakes, high-pressure world of Japanese pop idol culture. Developed by Glitch Pitch and published by Playism, it invites players to step into the role of a talent agency manager, building a pop empire from the ground up. On the surface, the game presents itself with colorful anime aesthetics and catchy music, but underneath the light-hearted visuals is a surprisingly deep and, at times, dark management sim that explores the cost of fame, the volatility of media, and the personal sacrifices required to run a successful entertainment company. From the outset, players are tasked with scouting, training, and debuting a group of young female idols. You control everything from their appearance and personalities to their vocal and dance skills, and your success depends on how well you balance business decisions with the personal wellbeing of your performers. Scheduling practices, media appearances, concert...

Incredibly addictive and wholesome (story mode)!!