Cruise Tycoon: Simulator

Name: Cruise Tycoon: Simulator
Rating: 4.1 (781 reviews)
Author: Hidden Lake Games LLC

By: Hidden Lake Games LLC App

Build your Cruise Ship Empire!

Overview

Version:

3.3.0

Last updated: 2026-05-26

Ranking

#63,847 ▲ 1,099

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Cruise Tycoon – Build Your Dream Luxury Cruise Empire! This immersive time-management simulator lets you start with a single ship and grow into a world-spanning cruise line through smart investments, route planning, and guest satisfaction.

Features include expanding fleets, luxurious upgrades, entertainment options, staff management, and dynamic challenges. Play offline or online and race to the top of the hospitality industry.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

Hidden Lake Games LLC

Rating:

4.10

(781) 34 new ratings

Version:

3.3.0 Last updated: 2026-05-26

Version code:

886146546

Creation date:

2024-04-01

Compatible devices:

Size:

608.54MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-28

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 63,847 ▲ 1,099

Other platforms

Cruise Tycoon: Simulator (v1.5.7)

176,969 4.06

(3,490)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Hidden Lake Games LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cruise-tycoon-simulator/id6479944424

Website:

https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/

User Reviews

The game looks visually appealing and has a cruise-tycoon concept with potential, but reviews repeatedly condemn intrusive ads, aggressive monetization (paywalls, subscriptions, microtransactions), and long wait timers that force payment or long waits. Progression often stalls due to insufficient in-game currency, and stability/content issues further degrade the experience. Overall, strong visuals and concept are overshadowed by a monetization model that undermines playability.

Pros

Visually appealing graphics and art style.
Cruise/tycoon theme has strong appeal for fans of the genre.
The overall presentation and concept show potential when monetization is addressed.

Cons

Excessive, intrusive ads and ad interruptions.
Aggressive monetization: pay-to-play model, diamonds, subscriptions, and expensive packages.
Long wait timers (about 45–50 minutes) to proceed unless you pay.
Progression is often blocked by lack of in-game currency; you must spend real money to continue.
Stability and content issues: lag/crashes and little to no frequent content updates.

Recent reviews

You’re good

by Be*****, 2026-08-23

Dev response three years ago: “Thanks for the detailed feedback! It's great to hear that the game starts off well, but we understand your concerns about the progression and monetization mechanics. We'll definitely consider your suggestions about earning in-game currency and the payment mechanics for employees and spaces. Balancing ads, gameplay, and optional purchases is a continuous process, and insights like yours are invaluable. We're here to create a fun game, not to frustrate players into spending. Thanks for helping us improve!” Does not seem like the developer is interested in the feedback that users are giving. Ads after every decision. Tried 3 different ships and the cost are the same. Pirates that you always have to pay!? Really !? This is truly a cash grabbing scheme and the devs should really be ashamed. I laughed at the “We're here to create a fun game, not to frustrate players into spending” line. Even the most recent developer responds is a carbon copy to others.