What is San Fran Sim?

San Fran Sim is a browser-based startup tycoon simulation game where players manage a software company from its early garage days up to an initial public offering (IPO).

Do I need to create an account or sign up to play?

No, the game is completely free to play directly in your web browser with no registration or signup required.

What business concepts can you learn from the game?

Players get exposed to real-world Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business metrics such as Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), customer churn, Lifetime Value (LTV), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), and burn rate management.

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San Fran Sim

Run a software startup from a garage to an IPO in this free browser tycoon game. Hire a team, survive the burn rate, and learn real SaaS metrics like MRR and CAC with a dry narrator tracking your choices.

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Tycoon Games

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Tool information

Provider

Daniel Kempe

Platforms

Web Browser

Languages

English

Added to directory

2 months ago

Last updated

29 days ago

Rating

Not available

Pricing

Free

About San Fran Sim

What the tool does and who it's for

A startup tycoon game where you run a software startup from a garage to an IPO. Ship features, squash bugs, hire a team (and a dog), survive the burn rate, and learn real SaaS metrics including MRR, churn, LTV, and CAC, while a dry announcer narrates your every mistake. The game is free, runs directly in your browser, and requires no signup.

Key capabilities

Run a software startup from a garage setup all the way to an IPO

Ship new software features and squash code bugs

Hire a diverse team, including the ability to recruit a dog

Manage finances and try to survive your company's burn rate

Learn and track real SaaS business metrics including MRR, churn, LTV, and CAC

Features a dry announcer that narrates your every mistake in real time

Completely free to play directly inside your web browser with no signup required

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Free — plans below

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