Big Pharma
By Twice Circled · published by Positech Games
Steam data
Everything Steam lists for Big Pharma · record updated 3 hours ago
Overview
App info
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Twice Circled
- Publisher
- Positech Games
- Steam profile
- Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked Nov 1, 2025
- Metacritic
- 72
- Website
- bigpharmagame.com
Languages
6 · 1 with full audio| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | |
| French | Yes | ||
| German | Yes | ||
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | ||
| Polish | Yes | ||
| Simplified Chinese | Yes |
Platforms
- Steam Deck
- Playable
Features
5Prices
NorwaykrNOK
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Americas 10
United States$USD
$24.99
Lowest $24.99 · Oct 2026
CanadaCA$CAD
C$ 32.50
Lowest C$ 32.50 · Oct 2026
BrazilR$BRL
R$73,99
Lowest R$73,99 · Oct 2026
MexicoMex$MXN
Mex$ 282.99
Lowest Mex$ 282.99 · Oct 2026
Latin America (USD)$USD
$12.49
Lowest $12.49 · Oct 2026
ChileCLP$CLP
CLP$13.000
Lowest CLP$13.000 · Oct 2026
ColombiaCOL$COP
COL$ 58.800,00
Lowest COL$ 58.800,00 · Oct 2026
PeruS/.PEN
S/. 53.00
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Uruguay$UUYU
$U740,00
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Costa Rica₡CRC
₡10.500,00
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Europe 5
CIS 4
Asia-Pacific 15
Japan¥JPY
¥2,800
Lowest ¥2,800 · Oct 2026
South Korea₩KRW
₩ 27,000
Lowest ₩ 27,000 · Oct 2026
China¥CNY
¥92.00
Lowest ¥92.00 · Oct 2026
Hong KongHK$HKD
HK$ 156.00
Lowest HK$ 156.00 · Oct 2026
TaiwanNT$TWD
NT$ 408.00
Lowest NT$ 408.00 · Oct 2026
SingaporeS$SGD
S$22.00
Lowest S$22.00 · Oct 2026
MalaysiaRMMYR
RM61.00
Lowest RM61.00 · Oct 2026
IndonesiaRpIDR
Rp 206 999
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Thailand฿THB
฿495.00
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Philippines₱PHP
₱765.00
Lowest ₱765.00 · Oct 2026
Vietnam₫VND
321.000₫
Lowest 321.000₫ · Oct 2026
India₹INR
₹1,100.00
Lowest ₹1,100.00 · Oct 2026
South Asia (USD)$USD
$8.49
Lowest $8.49 · Oct 2026
AustraliaA$AUD
A$ 36.50
Lowest A$ 36.50 · Oct 2026
New ZealandNZ$NZD
NZ$ 35.99
Lowest NZ$ 35.99 · Oct 2026
Middle East & Africa 7
Israel₪ILS
₪92.95
Lowest ₪92.95 · Oct 2026
Saudi ArabiaSRSAR
51.49 SR
Lowest 51.49 SR · Oct 2026
United Arab EmiratesAED
66.00 AED
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KuwaitKDKWD
4.25 KD
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QatarQRQAR
54.99 QR
Lowest 54.99 QR · Oct 2026
South AfricaRZAR
R 230.00
Lowest R 230.00 · Oct 2026
Patches
Patch notes
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Oct 12, 2019 Patch v1.08.12
Changelog Switch OSX version to 64bit-only rather than universal (32+64bit) to avoid warning on OSX Catalina. Fixed bug which freezes game if you do a clinical trial on a drug with no cure (M&M DLC only)
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Mar 5, 2019 Patch v1.08.06
Hey guys, small patch with a couple of features to keep the game up-to-date and running in tip-top condition. Updated OSX version to 64bit to comply with latest Apple guidelines. Added official 4K support.
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May 25, 2018 Patch v1.08.04
Mini patch. There seemed to be some issues with how the game tried to select the correct language the first time the game was run. This patch makes the game default to the language Steam is currently running in. You can still manually chan…
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Feb 7, 2018 Patch v1.07.14
Another mini patch. Turns out there was a strange resolution bug which has been in the game for quite some time. ːsteamfacepalmː Should be all fixed now! If anyone experiences any strange side-effects to do with screen resolutions please l…
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Feb 7, 2018 Patch v1.07.14
Another mini patch. Turns out there was a strange resolution bug which has been in the game for quite some time. ːsteamfacepalmː Should be all fixed now! If anyone experiences any strange side-effects to do with screen resolutions please l…
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Jan 2, 2018 Patch v1.07.13
Mini patch! In the last update I introduced a bug which made some mods incompatible. All fixed now. ːsteamhappyː
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Jan 2, 2018 Patch v1.07.13
Mini patch! In the last update I introduced a bug which made some mods incompatible. All fixed now. ːsteamhappyː
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Dec 13, 2017 Patch v1.07.12
Here's a little holiday gift! This update contains a number of small bug fixes and requests I've received over the last few months. There's nothing major but I thought this would be a nice time of year to say thank you to everybody who is …
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Dec 13, 2017 Patch v1.07.12
Here's a little holiday gift! This update contains a number of small bug fixes and requests I've received over the last few months. There's nothing major but I thought this would be a nice time of year to say thank you to everybody who is …
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Apr 7, 2017 v1.07.11
Hey everyone, I've just released the latest patch for Big Pharma. There are no major new features but I've fixed a few bugs and added a couple of small things that get requested every now and again and were easy for me to add. Here's the c…
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Apr 7, 2017 v1.07.11
Hey everyone, I've just released the latest patch for Big Pharma. There are no major new features but I've fixed a few bugs and added a couple of small things that get requested every now and again and were easy for me to add. Here's the c…
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Dec 17, 2016 v1.07.10 Patch
Just pushed out v1.07.10. There were a couple of bugs introduced in the last patch which this one fixes. Changelog Fixed bug where you could no longer export products with boosters in them ːsteamfacepalmː Fixed bug where scrollbar on compa…
Builds
1| Build | Branch | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 4279322 | public | Oct 12, 2019 |
Packages & DLC
Packages
3DLCs
1| ID | Name | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 458640 | Not on the store yet | — |
Depots
Depots
6| ID | Name | Systems | Size | Download | Manifest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 344851 | — | Windows | 1.10 GB | 259.1 MB | 1219727807529401028 |
| 344852 | — | macOS | 1.10 GB | 260.8 MB | 5443822815616218511 |
| 344853 | — | Linux | 1.10 GB | 260.9 MB | 8686482023568450293 |
| 344854 | — DLC 458640 | macOS | 934.0 KB | 118.1 KB | 4238920600218021718 |
| 344855 | — DLC 458640 | Linux | 934.0 KB | 118.1 KB | 4023612918072059860 |
| 458640 | — DLC 458640 | Windows | 934.0 KB | 118.1 KB | 294726784613720261 |
Branches
1| Branch | Build | Updated | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 4279322 | Oct 12, 2019 | Open |
Configuration
Install foldersteamapps/common/Big Pharma
Launch options
3| Executable | Arguments | Systems | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Pharma.exe | Windows | Launch | |
| Big Pharma.app | macOS | Launch | |
| Big Pharma.x86 | Linux | Launch |
Cloud saves
| Root | Path | Pattern | Systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinMyDocuments | My Games/Big Pharma/Saves | * | Windows |
| WinMyDocuments | My Games/Big Pharma/Maps | *.map | Windows |
| MacAppSupport | Big Pharma/Saves | * | MacOS |
| MacAppSupport | Big Pharma/Maps | *.map | MacOS |
| LinuxXdgDataHome | Big Pharma/Saves | * | Linux |
| LinuxXdgDataHome | Big Pharma/Maps | *.map | Linux |
Achievements
Global unlock rate
share of players who have it-
Tutored
Complete all the tutorial levels
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Indebted
Hidden achievement
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Over Analysis
Successfully analyse at least 20 different effects within a single game
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Home Remedies
Complete every challenge in the Beginner scenario.
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Collided!
Use a Hadron Collider
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The Blood Pressure Contradiction
Hidden achievement
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The Headache Contradiction
Hidden achievement
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Diversified Portfolio
Simultaneously sell one Pill, Cream, Syringe and Sachet.
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Patented!
Simultaneously own 5 active patents.
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Land Owner
Purchase every available plot on a 3x3 or larger map.
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High Street Chain
Complete every challenge in the Intermediate scenario.
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The Creator
Create and export a set of custom game settings.
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Big Pharmacist
Complete every challenge in the Advanced scenario.
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The Breathing Contradiction
Hidden achievement
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Rolling the Dice
Include at least one random starting research and disabled research in a custom game.
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The Big Three
Sell a product which cures Alzheimer's Disease, Cures HIV and is a Cancer Vaccine.
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On Your Marks
Complete every challenge in the Quick Start scenario.
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Expert
Complete 20 challenges with an Expert rating or higher.
All 25 achievements
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May Contain Side-Effects
Sell a product which contains four different active catalysts.
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Debt Buster
Complete every challenge in the Crippling Debt scenario.
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Master
Complete 20 challenges with a Master rating.
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The Cancer Contradiction
Hidden achievement
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The Anxiety Contradiction
Hidden achievement
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An Expansive Achievement
Complete every challenge in the Room to Maneuver scenario.
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Spoilt for Choice
Complete every challenge in the Full Unlock scenario.
Screenshots
Update history
Changes to the Steam record
since we started watching-
Oct 25, 2026 · 12:12 #39323160
- appid removed
- common.ReleaseState added released
- common.releasestate removed
News
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Jul 20, 2025 · Community Announcements Ridiculous Space Battles is coming soon
If you enjoyed Big Pharma, you may well be interested in our upcoming game: RIDICULOUS SPACE BATTLES.15 years ago, Positech Games released 'Gratuitous Space Battles', the first ever auto-battler game…
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Oct 7, 2020 · Community Announcements Democracy 4 is now in Early Access!
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Sep 29, 2020 · Community Announcements Democracy 4 is just ONE WEEK away from Early Access
https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32939922/24aa6f4096dcee953b60b9b30cf46c9a60746b7e.png Exciting times! Not only does today mark the first Presidential electio…
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Sep 3, 2020 · Community Announcements Democracy 4 is coming soon. Add to your wishlist :D
https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32939922/24aa6f4096dcee953b60b9b30cf46c9a60746b7e.png Great news fellow citizens! The latest installment in the geeky-but-pop…
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Oct 15, 2019 · Community Announcements Coming soon: Design Variety Expansion pack for Production Line 🚗🚗🚗
https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32939922/ee93ec8950cf0c1bae3a9fdb67c5606b6b250e1c.png Hi there! We are releasing our second expansion to Production Line: Car Factor…
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Sep 13, 2018 · Community Announcements From the creator of Big Pharma - Megaquarium!
From the creator of Big Pharma comes a brand new economic simulation game. Megaquarium follows in the footsteps of classic theme park management tycoon games and adds an aquatic spin! A living simula…
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May 1, 2018 · Community Announcements Big Pharma is now available in Simplified Chinese!
Exciting news! From today Big Pharma is now available in Simplified Chinese, opening up the game to millions of new people. I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome all the new players. If you ru…
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May 4, 2017 · Rock, Paper, Shotgun Production Line conveyor belts into early access
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