Banker Simulator

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Banker Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Soi Games and was released on September 22, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Banker Simulator puts you in charge of reviving a bankrupt bank through strategic investments, risk management, and improving customer satisfaction. Navigate financial challenges, detect fraud, and even engage in risky money printing and laundering to expand your influence. Rise through the ranks to enjoy wealth, luxury, and industry dominance.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game has an interesting concept of managing a bank and a criminal enterprise, which keeps gameplay engaging.
The developer is active and responsive, consistently pushing updates and addressing community feedback.
The game offers a satisfying gameplay loop with mechanics like cash counting and identity verification, making it enjoyable for simulation fans.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes, lag, and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
Content is currently limited, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of depth in the overall experience.
The user interface and AI behavior are often problematic, causing frustration and hindering progression.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The game's story is criticized for being slow, lackluster, and buggy, with many players reporting that it halts progress due to technical issues. While some appreciate the narrative's integration into gameplay, they find it short and unengaging, with underdeveloped characters and repetitive missions. Overall, the story is seen as needing significant improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The story in the game has added a really nice detail to the gameplay.”
- “Thought it was just a chill sim game at first, but the deeper you get into the story, every day feels different.”
- “Other than that, I feel like simulation games really need a story—it makes a big difference.”
- “It is very buggy by the mid-game, the story is lackluster and just sort of stops after the mob guy gives you some money, and it can be completed (100% achievements) in just a few hours.”
- “Very short story and in max 2-3 hours everything is done.”
- “All the game has at this point is a Sopranos reference-laden plot that doesn't have anything to really do with being a banker.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the developer's responsiveness to feedback and ongoing improvements, many find the game nearly unplayable due to issues like freezing, visual glitches, and gameplay interruptions. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its current instability, leading to mixed feelings among players.
- “This game could be really cool, but it is so buggy in early access!”
- “I bought this game after playing a really good demo, it's so broken it's not even enjoyable to play with the constant glitches and bugs that I found whilst only playing for 3 hours is ridiculous.”
- “Great game concept just full of glitches for now.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The gameplay of Banker Simulator features an engaging loop centered around reviving a bankrupt bank, with interesting mechanics like customer satisfaction and counterfeit detection that keep it fresh. However, players report significant technical issues, including frequent crashes and lag, which detract from the experience. Additionally, while the game includes humorous elements and shootouts, these often feel disconnected from the core financial gameplay, leading to frustration.
- “The gameplay loop is engaging; you start with a bankrupt bank and are tasked with reviving it.”
- “The game features interesting mechanics like customer satisfaction, counterfeit money detection, and identity verification — all of which keep each playthrough fresh and engaging.”
- “Genuinely fun gameplay loop.”
- “I purchased Banker Simulator with high expectations, but unfortunately the game suffers from serious and persistent technical issues: frequent crashes every 15–20 minutes, constant lag, and loss of progress during gameplay.”
- “The most ridiculous elements, such as printing money in the backroom, regular shootouts, and nonsensical references to 'Tony' and The Sopranos, detract from what the game's mechanics should be or aren't properly acknowledged by the game world.”
- “The shootouts last too long, yet the shooting mechanics are the barest point-and-shoot imaginable, making the time spent fighting remotely unenjoyable.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's graphics are a mixed bag, with some users appreciating the simple yet functional design and decent visuals for an indie title, while others criticize them as substandard compared to similar games. Technical issues have also been noted, affecting performance on high-end systems, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Decent visuals and sound design for an indie title.”
- “The graphics and UI are simple yet functional, striking a good balance without overwhelming the player.”
- “2005 graphics”
- “The graphics are substandard if you compare them to similar titles.”
- “Decent visuals and sound design for an indie title”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The humor in the game is largely perceived as unintentional, with players finding the janky mechanics and absurdities—like the ineffective credit card selling and quirky character behaviors—more frustrating than funny. Many reviewers feel that the lack of engaging or memorable characters contributes to a disappointing comedic experience, leaving them unimpressed overall.
- “My janitor will stop cleaning, money seems to move around on its own, and some workers sit funny sometimes.”
- “There is so much jank it's not funny.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a mixed perception of the game's monetization, with some users expressing concerns about a potential "cash grab," while others appreciate the developer's transparency and commitment to future content updates, suggesting that the monetization strategy may be more focused on ongoing development rather than exploitation.
- “I’ve seen some negative reviews demanding more content, and sure, there’s still more to come, but the 'cash grab' comments are wild.”
- “The dev seems pretty good about actively announcing his plans and progress on Discord, which gives me hope that this isn't just a cash grab.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game features a grindy aspect, it can be enjoyable, particularly when it involves farming for resources. However, some feel that progression can become stagnant, requiring repetitive tasks for extended periods.
- “Progression hits a wall where you are just grinding the same two tasks for hours.”
- “Kind of grindy but the good kind.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for its rough performance, with users reporting random frame drops even on capable hardware, indicating a lack of effective optimization.
- “Performance is rough too, with random frame drops even on decent hardware.”
- “Poor optimization”