Chief of the Valley — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
Build a PC company from a one-person operation in the dawn of computing to an industry titan in the modern era. Releasing Jul 7, 2026.

Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Chief of the Valley
From a single desk in the valley to the top of the tech world if you can survive long enough. Chief of the Valley is a turn-based tech company management sim that puts you in the shoes of a startup founder at the birth of personal computing. Every decision matters: who you hire, what you build, which technologies you chase, and whether you can make payroll this week. Start with nothing but your personal savings and a reputation to build. Take on contracts to keep the lights on, assemble a team of engineers and designers, and inch your way up the ladder all while navigating a market full of rivals with their own agendas.
Description via Steam.
Key Stats
Should You Play Chief of the Valley?
From a single desk in the valley to the top of the tech world if you can survive long enough. Chief of the Valley is a turn-based tech company management sim that puts you in the shoes of a startup founder at the birth of personal computing. Every decision matters: who you hire, what you build, which technologies you chase, and whether you can make payroll this week. Start with nothing but your personal savings and a reputation to build. Take on contracts to keep the lights on, assemble a team of engineers and designers, and inch your way up the ladder a…
Chief of the Valley is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Linux. It's on our trending radar ahead of its Jul 7, 2026 release.
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System Requirements & Platforms
View PC requirements & supported platforms
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 64-bit · Processor: 2 GHz dual core · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible, 1 GB VRAM · DirectX: Version 9.0c · Storage: 500 MB available space · Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible · VR Support: N/A
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit · Processor: 2.5 GHz quad core · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 2 GB VRAM · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 500 MB available space · Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible · VR Support: N/A
Chief of the Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Chief of the Valley release?
- Chief of the Valley is set to launch on Jul 7, 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
- What kind of game is Chief of the Valley?
- Chief of the Valley is a Strategy game. Build a PC company from a one-person operation in the dawn of computing to an industry titan in the modern era.
- Is Chief of the Valley multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Chief of the Valley is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Chief of the Valley on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Chief of the Valley runs on Windows, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Chief of the Valley cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are Chief of the Valley's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Chief of the Valley worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator, yes. It's on our trending radar.
- Who made Chief of the Valley?
- Chief of the Valley is developed by deadsoftie.
- What games is Chief of the Valley similar to?
- Chief of the Valley sits alongside Strategy games such as Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.
- What platforms is Chief of the Valley on?
- Chief of the Valley is available on Windows, Linux.
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