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Poverty is a Choice

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Poverty is a Choice

I get it, you are poor and that's humiliating. Stop being poor, idiot.

Indie Casual Simulation Capitalism Trading
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Being poor is a choice, you are just too stupid to not pick it




As everyone knows the simplest way to make money is to trade stocks. If you don't know how, try asking your Fathers assistant or the guys at the racket ball club.

A failure to make enough to live lavishly is a fundamental personal failure on the part of the person.

Just stop working at McBurger-fil-a and get a better job.

In this life simulator you can -

  • Trade stocks like a pro!
  • Place Market orders after-hours during a downturn!
  • Operate on Margin!
  • Purchase ETFs!
  • Take advantage of the working class*!
  • Get hooked to coke as your reach exceeds your grasp!
  • Uncover the cabal of lizard people manipulating the world**!!!

*Don't worry, they are probably black, foreign, or women
** JK its just old white guys


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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit +
  • Processor: Any Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card or higher
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
  • Additional Notes: An internet connection is not required for this game (beyond what Steam insists) but it will help a lot

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i-7
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card or higher
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Ugliest Horse Studio
Content warning
This product contains jokes or language that some may find offensive. It also parodies power and wealth inequalities in ways that may make the 1% uncomfortable. It is possible in the settings menu to set "Streamer mode" that remove any vulgar langue, tho the tone will remain the same.
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Features
Single-player, Family Sharing
Languages
English
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoNo
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $0.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

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Value Score

Great Value — 94th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 94th percentile. Priced as Budget at $0.99.

▲ Budget pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poverty is a Choice worth buying right now?
Watch — $0.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Poverty is a Choice go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Poverty is a Choice free to play?
Poverty is a Choice costs $0.99 on Steam.
What genre is Poverty is a Choice?
Poverty is a Choice is a Casual, Indie, Simulation game.
Who developed Poverty is a Choice?
Poverty is a Choice was developed by Ugliest Horse Studio and published by Ugliest Horse Studio.
What platforms does Poverty is a Choice support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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