Play Corporate Raiders Online

Corporate Raiders came out on the Amiga in 1990, developed by Krisalis Software. It was part of that wave of business sims that tried to make spreadsheets feel like a battlefield, letting you get your hands dirty in the cutthroat world of high finance without leaving your desk.

You play as an investor trying to bankrupt rival corporations through hostile takeovers. The core loop involves buying and selling shares, scrutinizing company financials, and launching takeover bids when a target looks weak. Key mechanics include manipulating stock prices to force a company into vulnerability, dealing with random events like market crashes or government interventions, and carefully managing your cash flow to avoid being taken down yourself. The pace is methodical, demanding patience and a sharp eye for detail, and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly based on market conditions. It feels like a tense game of chess played with annual reports and stock tickers.