Music Wars Empire

Strategy· Indie· Simulation· Music

Released Jun 2016

Take the role of a manager or CEO of a record label, and try to make your mark on the music industry!

46% positive · 178 reviews

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $14.99

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Evaluation

The developer posted an official support update on May 21, 2024, explicitly stating that Music Wars Empire is no longer supported and will not receive any further updates or support. This statement is also reflected directly in the store description, which includes a prominent note reading: "This game is no longer supported and will not receive any new updates." The game launched on June 1, 2016 and received post-launch patches and one paid DLC — Music Wars Empire: FM — released on April 5, 2019. That DLC represents the last major content addition. The developer has clearly and publicly communicated that development is finished, making the game a complete, static product.

Evidence

Developer explicitly states the game is no longer supported and will not receive any further updates or support, while confirming it will remain available for sale on Steam.

news post · May 21, 2024 source development ending

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Store description includes a prominent note: 'This game is no longer supported and will not receive any new updates.'

description source development ending

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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Music Wars Empire: FM

Apr 2019

Media

Details

Developer

Antuan Johnson

Publisher

Music Wars

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Strategy Indie Simulation Music Management

About this game

Jump into the music industry with Music Wars Empire! Take the role of a manager or CEO of a record label, and try to make your mark on the music industry! Whether you want to start small and create your own indie record company to cultivate quality releases, or aim big and pursue the more lucrative commercial pop markets while buying out the opposition, the choice is yours!

Game Features

The built-in editor makes it easier than ever to add you and your friends, real life musicians, or create your own original mod from scratch!
Release Studio Albums, Singles, Music Videos, EPs, Greatest Hits Packages, Compilations, Live Albums, DVDs, Promo Singles and Mixtapes.
Over 50 music charts to track the performance of your bands all across the world, including new digital streaming charts.
Hundreds of detailed record labels, bands, and artists!
Deal with egos, personal relationships, and behind the scene developments that can help and hurt your production schedule.
Manage multiple record labels! Whether you want to launch your own imprint label, or buy out and manage a competitor, the choice is yours!
Send your bands on the road to tour or perform in music festivals around the world.
Realistic record sales influenced by population, economy, piracy, seasonal and music trends
Sign new bands or form your own through talent search.
Use the new Discover Talent feature to recruit new members to your signed bands.
The new Chattr feature allows players to keep up with the latest news in the industry across all the different music genres.
Ever wanted to have a band experiment with a different genre? The new “form side project” feature allows players to do just that – let your band’s creative juices flow.