Games Like Market Hours

Market Hours is an 8-bit career simulation where you build a premier trading firm from the ground up. Start as a solo operator in your cramped studio apartment, master the markets, hire a world-class team, and build a technological empire. Do you have the edge to become the Trading Firm of the Year, or will you end up in bankruptcy?

Research & Trade

Begin your journey by researching basic asset classes like Equities and manual strategies. Watch the news, monitor market trends, and time your entries perfectly. As you gain experience, you’ll unlock advanced strategies and higher capital ceilings, turning modest gains into a massive credit line.

Automate & Optimize

Leave human intuition behind and enter the high-stakes world of Systematic Trading. Rent server racks in the Data Center and optimize your infrastructure by completing engineering projects from the rich technology tree. Keep your system health high and your latency low to stay ahead of the competition and squeeze every cent of edge out of the market.

Manage & Navigate

A firm is only as good as its people. Recruit Traders, Researchers, Engineers, and Compliance Officers to handle the complexity of a global operation. Balance your firm’s Culture to increase productivity and prevent turnover, while managing your Reputation to keep regulators at bay. Handle formal inquiries and audits with grace—or face the sting of a regulatory trading lockout.

Scale to Institutional Heights

Grow your influence by signing lucrative PFOF (Payment for Order Flow) deals with major Banks and Brokers. Build long-term relationships with counterparties to unlock exclusive market intelligence and reduce market pressure. From a bedroom "prop shop" to a registered Market Maker, the path to the top is paved with risk, reward, and relentless execution.

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