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The Manga Works

66% positive of 259 Steam reviews

Released: 2022
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam, Xbox / PC Game Pass, PlayStation

Made by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.

About the game

Make history with manga! Turn your work into anime, drama, and even movies!

Tagged by players

Colony Sim
Comic Book
Choose Your Own Adventure
Economy
Life Sim
Management
2D Platformer
Female Protagonist
Cute
Strategy
Simulation
Anime

What players say

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What players say

Recommended
Ahh… The Manga Works. This…. This is quite the game… I think it’s a nice looking game, and had fun playing it casually. Although, I will say, it is a difficult game if you want to go beyond Novice. I initially brought the game in 2023 and… quickly became overwhelmed by the work load the game threw at me. My character physically wasn’t able to meet the demands the publishers threw at him, which probably is a metaphor…
91 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Developed and published by Kairosoft Co., Ltd., The Manga Works is a management simulation game that explores the highly competitive and often unpredictable world of manga creation. Known for transforming unusual professions into entertaining simulation experiences, Kairosoft takes players on a journey from amateur artist to industry superstar. Through a combination of creative decision-making, career management,…
13 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Alright so, I make this review with the caveat that I can enjoy these games. And tend to. I have played many Kairosoft games over the years, starting with Game Dev Story. But it should also be stated, that these games are not good simulation games, and furthermore, all of the Kairosoft games are nearly identical. I'm going to go through specifically what I do not like about that are different about this iteration on…
6.8 h played when written. 53 found it helpful.
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