It’s no secret that, when it comes to games or life, money makes the world go round. The pursuit of dollar bills has always acts as a great driving force to encourage exploring a game’s world and opportunities for work. Many games allow for some impressive bank accounts to be reached, but few take things to the extreme.
There is an immense amount of satisfaction to be had in watching your bank account number soar higher and higher. Be it by ill-gotten gains or savvy investments, these are some of the titles that let you channel your inner Scrooge McDuck.
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Criminal Enterprises
TheGrand Theft Autoseries has always been home to some shady characters looking to make it big by any means necessary, which is why it’s ironic that, of all GTA’s characters, it’s the nameless protagonist of Grand Theft Auto 5’s online mode who ends up securing the most cash.
Through its many updates, GTA: Online has introduced various high-priced weapons, properties, and vehicles which serve to give a diverse portfolio of illicit goods. All of this proves that for those reaching a billionaire status built through blood money, there’s no better place for your spending spree than sunny Los Santos.
Career Of Your Dreams
ThroughThe Sims, you’re able to make your dreams come true. Whether it be becoming a world-renowned artist or the next musical sensation, your aspirations will be bringing in those sweet Simoleons. Anyone who has played the game long enough or has gotten carried away with the cheats might have discovered that there is an unfortunate money cap at 999,999,999.
And while boasting a billion-dollar wallet may not be possible without theuse of modsit is still achievable to reach that coveted level of wealth through the game’s many expansions. Owning vaults or other expensive property found in DLCs like Get Famous or Get To Work can allow Sims to exceed the cap via their total net worth.
Real Estate Investment / Hostess Club Revenue
Money has always been a core theme in theYakuzaseries but none is that more true than in Yakuza 0. With a focus on buying up property all across 1988 Kamurocho, Kiryu soon has Yen rolling in at a profound rate. While getting exact figures is difficult due to exchange rates and inflation, it is possible for Kiryu to not only become a billionaire but surpass that threshold as well.
Even with real estate on the rise, Kiryu still has plenty of less wholesome ways to earn his income. In particular, through the time-honored tradition of grabbing whatever cash possible when thugs try to harass the Dragon of Dojima on the street. Not to mention the biggest piggy bank of all, AKA Mr. Shakedown, who’s risky to brawl with but can provide a hefty payout.
Heisting With Your Friends
Whoever said crime doesn’t pay must not have ever seen thePaydaycrew in action. In the heists ofPayday 2, grabbing millions from each job quickly becomes the standard. Back at base, there’s a certain kind of satisfaction to be had from watching the stacks of cash in the vault grow and grow, capable of reaching some truly wild digits.
Nearly all of these funds are devoted to an offshore bank account, which offers late-game benefits, with the rest of the cash being devoted to turning the heisters into some of the swankiest, well-equipped criminals around.
Savvy Investments
Few games embody the ideals of the American Dream more than Adventure Capitalist. Starting as a humble lemonade stand and working up to owning movie studios, banks, and oil companies, Adventure Capitalist is all about creating a massive pool of income. Unlike most games, though, your amount of potential cash reaches far beyond the billion-dollar mark.
Once Earth runs out of investment opportunities, the stars provide even more chances to upgrade businesses. With improvements fromthe Moon and Mars, it’s possible to ascend beyond meager billions. The actual cap is $10 uncentillion. For perspective, just one uncentillion is one followed by 360 zeroes.
Conquering Your Foes
The pursuit of wealth is an ancient tradition and back in a time before corporations and organized crime, those looking to build up a dragon’s hoard worth of money would have to conquer. Nowhere is that concept put on display more than inMount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, an action sandbox that allows you to create an empire through bloody battles.
Through combat, there’s plenty of loot to be obtained, but true economic prosperity doesn’t come from the battlefield but rather from some of the less violent sources. Organizing trade routes and forging goods out of raw materials can help net the kind of income necessary for those looking to build their empire.
Game Development
A refreshingly honest take on achieving riches, Game Dev Tycoon promises you a chance to develop the gaming corporation of your dreams. Just like in real life, however, there are plenty of challenges that prevent aspiring game devs from becoming overnight successes.Organizing your team, fighting piracy, and appeasing fans are roadblocks that must be dealt with on the road to gaming stardom.
Success can take several different forms in Game Dev Tycoon but for the savvy CEO, reaching a total net worth in the billions is possible. It may take considerable effort, but with the right team and business model, there is a road leading to establishing a gaming empire worthy of the Fortune 500.
Pushing The Limits Of Science
While achieving riches can be fun by itself, it’s easy to lose track of what all that wealth is for. For those looking to dedicate their funds to a noble pursuit,Kerbal Space Programhas exactly that. Building up cash in the name of science allows these Kerbals to ascend into the stars, achieving feats of science never before thought possible.
All of this, at least, is the case in the campaign mode wherein contracts are accomplished to build up money and reputation. Naturally, these funds are supposed to be dedicated towards further pushing the limits of space exploration, but there is also no stopping you from simply building up your reserve pool of cash until they reach that coveted billionaire status.
