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Yes — you can play Capitalism right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.

Can I download Capitalism?

Yes, Capitalism is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.

What platform does Capitalism run on?

Capitalism is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1995.

When was Capitalism released?

Capitalism was released in 1995.

What genre is Capitalism?

Capitalism falls under: Simulation.

How do I save my progress in Capitalism?

Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.

Is it legal to play Capitalism online here?

You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.

How do I control Capitalism?

The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.

Can I play Capitalism on mobile?

Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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Capitalism

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Arrows move · Ctrl/Alt fire · Enter use · Enter/Space start/select · Esc menu

Usual keys for Keyboard games (rough guide):

Escmenu / pause

Tab

Caps

Enterconfirm / start

Shift

Ctrl

Alt

space

Alt

↑

←

↓

→

move

Left click — action / fire

Click the game to lock the cursor

Esc = in-game menu · save F2, load F3.

Emulator: DOSBox (js-dos)

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1995 · Simulation · MS-DOS / PC

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About the game

Capitalism, designed by Trevor Chan and released in 1995 through Interactive Magic, is about as deep as business simulations got in its day. Rather than the light, cartoonish tycoon games that were common at the time, it modeled an entire economy: you build factories, design products, set up retail outlets, run advertising, manage raw-material supply chains and even manipulate markets, all in pursuit of dominating whatever industries you chose to enter.

The signature feature was its detailed supply-and-demand engine. You could buy raw materials, refine them, manufacture goods, and sell them either wholesale or through your own stores, with prices reacting to competition and consumer demand across different city zones. Setting up a vertically integrated empire — owning every step from farm to shelf — was enormously satisfying, and the game demanded real attention to margins, logistics and pricing rather than just spamming buildings.

Its reputation was strong enough that it was later used in some business-education settings, and Chan expanded the concept in Capitalism Plus and the much later Capitalism II. It is undeniably dense and its interface is a lot to absorb, so it rewards patience over instant gratification. But for anyone who enjoys spreadsheets brought to life, it remains one of the most thorough economic simulators of the 1990s and still holds up as a thinking-player's sim.

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Can I play Capitalism online for free?: Yes — you can play Capitalism right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.
Can I download Capitalism?: Yes, Capitalism is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.
What platform does Capitalism run on?: Capitalism is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1995.
When was Capitalism released?: Capitalism was released in 1995.
What genre is Capitalism?: Capitalism falls under: Simulation.
How do I save my progress in Capitalism?: Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.
Is it legal to play Capitalism online here?: You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.
How do I control Capitalism?: The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.
Can I play Capitalism on mobile?: Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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Capitalism

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Platform: MS-DOS / PC
Year: 1995
Publisher: Interactive Magic
Genre: Simulation
License: unknown

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Gaming platform: MS-DOS / PC_□✕

About the platform 1981–2000

For two decades MS-DOS was the main gaming platform on PCs. Games launched from the command line and used sound cards like Sound Blaster or AdLib. DOS is the home of legends such as Doom, Prince of Persia and Commander Keen.

Maker: IBM PC / Microsoft · Years: 1981–2000

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