Stonks-9800: Stock Market Simulator

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Stonks-9800 drops you in the chaotic world of 80s and 90s Japanese stock trading. You manage a business portfolio using a simple text-based interface tracking market trends, company performances, and economic shifts. Buy low, sell high, and navigate boom-and-bust cycles by analyzing data and timing your moves. The gameplay moves at a relaxed pace letting you focus on long-term strategies over quick trades. The game stands out with its no-frills design and nostalgic pixel art that evokes early computer finance tools. While minimalistic it offers depth in market mechanics with randomized events and historical economic patterns influencing outcomes. Community reviews highlight its addictive simplicity with over 85% of players on Steam rating it "very positive" for its blend of education and low-pressure gameplay.