Tower Networking Inc.

Tower Networking Inc. is a simulation and economic-strategy game with roguelike elements. You run an internet service provider in a tower that generates random floors, each with residences and offices that have different connectivity and IT service needs. You connect clients to your network by patching cables into switches, routers and data risers, and try to keep the business running as long as possible.

Run the network

You work within a limited budget and must not go over it, or the board of directors will terminate you. Some clients have service level agreements (SLAs), requiring you to keep their internet connections and needed services running. A complaint from any client ends the game.

Manage finances by investing in equipment and controlling operating costs as you work to keep the ISP profitable. Network cables come in different types and lengths, so connecting switches and routers involves managing the physical layout as well as the service.

Services and troubleshooting

Clients use services such as web forums, social media, online streaming, digital banking and web hosting. You host applications to meet their needs and use a command-line interface to trace connections, scan for devices, install server applications and troubleshoot network problems.

Power outages and cyberattacks can disrupt the network. You handle disaster recovery to keep clients connected to their digital destinations, including when the lights are out.

Game modes

You can play alone in a mode tailored for single-player, or play co-op with many friends at a higher difficulty.

Additional features

The game also includes malicious users, monitors for statistics, equipment purchasing and a trolley for carrying equipment.