Cart Panic! OS
Build your e-commerce empire in a fully simulated operating system. Start with $100, make smart decisions, and turn a small store into a global business!
Everything You Need to Build Your Empire
A complete business simulation with the depth of a real operating system. Every decision matters.
Full OS Experience
Run your business in a Windows-style desktop with draggable windows, taskbar, notifications, and file system.
Business Apps
Dashboard, Store Builder, Inventory, Marketing, Support, Analytics, and more - each app with real mechanics.
Real Trade-offs
Every dollar opens one door and closes another. Balance stock vs marketing vs quality vs speed.
Multiple Modes
Campaign, Sandbox, Hardcore, Daily Challenges, and Speedrun modes for every type of player.
Hardware Upgrades
Upgrade your CPU, RAM, Internet, Server, and monitors to improve performance and unlock features.
Steam Integration
Achievements, cloud saves, and Steam features for the complete experience.
See It In Action
Experience the full operating system with 16 powerful apps designed for e-commerce success.
Dashboard Overview
Monitor your business at a glance with real-time KPIs
Store Builder
Design and customize your online storefront
Inventory Management
Track products, variants, and stock levels
Suppliers
Manage your suppliers and supply chain
Analytics Lab
Deep dive into your data with advanced analytics
Customer Support
Handle tickets, returns, and customer satisfaction
Want to see more? Check out the full gallery on Steam.
View Full GalleryChoose Your Play Style
From relaxed sandbox building to high-stakes hardcore mode, there's a way to play for everyone.
Campaign
Learn the ropes with guided objectives and unlock new features as you progress through story-driven scenarios.
- Tutorial missions
- Unlock progression
- Story elements
Sandbox
Build your empire your way with no restrictions. Full freedom to experiment and optimize your business.
- No limits
- Full customization
- Relaxed pacing
Hardcore
One chance. Bankruptcy means game over. For players who want the ultimate business challenge.
- Permadeath
- High stakes
- No safety net
Daily Challenge
Compete globally with the same starting conditions. New challenge every day with global leaderboards.
- Fixed seed
- Leaderboards
- 24h limit
Speedrun
Race against the clock to reach financial milestones. Perfect for competitive players.
- Time trials
- Milestones
- Optimization
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact us.
Cart Panic! OS is available on Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Mobile platforms may be explored in the future as a secondary/companion edition.
The game is currently in active development. Add it to your Steam wishlist to be notified as soon as it launches!
Cart Panic! OS is primarily a single-player experience focused on building and managing your e-commerce empire. However, Daily Challenges feature global leaderboards where you can compete with other players using the same starting conditions (fixed seed).
The OS is the gameplay. Unlike traditional management games with simple menus, everything happens in a Windows-style desktop with real multitasking, windows, notifications, and pressure. It's UI-first and data-driven.
Each in-game day takes 3-8 minutes. Campaign mode offers guided scenarios with objectives, while Sandbox and other modes offer unlimited replayability as you optimize your strategies.
No microtransactions! The game is a complete experience with no pay-to-win mechanics. We may release cosmetic DLC or expansions in the future, but the core game is fully playable without any additional purchases.
Cart Panic! OS has modest requirements since it's mostly CSS/HTML/SVG based. Minimum: 4GB RAM, any modern CPU, 500MB storage. The game runs smoothly on most computers.
Absolutely! We encourage streaming, YouTube videos, and any content creation. No special permission needed. Tag us and we might feature your content!
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