Tattoo Tycoon

Tattoo Tycoon was developed by CrazyBunch and released in 2025, launching on 24 October 2025. The game was published by HandyGames and positioned as a mid‑budget, character‑driven management sim that blends creative design mechanics with small‑business progression.

At release Tattoo Tycoon was available on Windows via Steam and other PC storefronts, and it also shipped on current‑generation consoles including PlayStation and Xbox as well as Nintendo Switch, bringing the tattoo‑shop management experience to a wider audience beyond PC. Editions ranged from a standard release to a Deluxe Studio Edition that bundled two style pack DLCs, with platform‑specific storefronts handling digital distribution.

The game places players in charge of a fledgling tattoo parlor in the coastal city of Tattuga Bay, where they design tattoos by hand, manage appointments, hire and train staff, and expand their business into a multi‑parlor enterprise. Gameplay mixes hands‑on tattoo creation and client consultations with shop management systems such as inventory, furniture upgrades, marketing, specialist staff traits, competition events and narrative beats driven by recurring characters and rival shops. Creative tools unlock new design options while business systems drive progression and unlock cosmetic and mechanical upgrades.

Promotion for Tattoo Tycoon emphasised direct community engagement and digital showcase exposure, including a gameplay trailer featured in indie showcases, a playable demo ahead of launch, and coordinated publisher marketing from HandyGames that covered PC and console storefronts. The launch included introductory discounts and storefront placement for the Deluxe bundle and DLC packs, while the developer used news posts and social channels to highlight feature trailers and demo feedback.

Initial reception from players was generally positive among early reviewers and community members, with praise for the game’s charming setting, approachable management loop, and tactile tattoo‑design mechanics. Criticism centred on the perceived limits to long‑term depth and replayability, with many noting the title will appeal most to players who enjoy slow‑burn, character‑driven business sims and creative sandbox elements rather than mechanically dense management simulations.