Big AmbitionsWiki
Start with an empty bank account and build a business empire in New York City. Open your first coffee shop, automate with headquarters, import through the harbour, and take over all 7 districts.
What is Big Ambitions?
Big Ambitions is a business and life simulation set in New York City, developed by Hovgaard Games. You arrive with almost nothing, work your first job, and gradually build a business empire — from a single coffee shop to a corporation spanning all seven districts.
Whether it's hiring your first employee, importing goods through the harbour, automating operations at your headquarters, or buying a private mansion in the Hamptons, Big Ambitions blends deep tycoon management with an unusually hands-on life sim.
- Developer
- Hovgaard Games
- Platform
- Steam (PC & macOS)
- Genre
- Business Sim / Life Sim
- User Reviews
- 92% Very Positive
- Peak CCU
- 12K+
- Districts
- 7
- Achievements
- 126
Your Big Ambitions Journey
Beginner Guide
From getting your first job and loan to opening your first store in New York — the complete beginner walkthrough.
Best Business Guide
Ranking the most profitable businesses, from your first gift shop to gyms, jewelry stores and night clubs.
Store Setup Guide
Where to buy gym equipment and bathroom stalls, music in store, layouts and pricing to keep customers happy.
HQ & Automation
Headquarters, warehouses and logistics networks to run your empire on autopilot across the city.
The Best Businesses
Gym
Membership-driven income with energy drinks and personal trainers. Scales beautifully into chains.
Jewelry Store
Small floor space, huge margins. The classic mid-game money printer once security is handled.
Warehouse
The backbone of every empire: storage, distribution and import operations for your whole chain.
Headquarters
Pricing managers, HR and logistics departments that run the city for you while you expand.
Two Ways to Win
Start Small
Work your first job, take a loan, open a coffee shop and run the register yourself while you learn the city.
Automate Everything
Warehouses, HQ departments and a pricing manager turn ten stores into a corporation that prints money overnight.
Latest News
Big Ambitions FAQ
What is Big Ambitions?
Big Ambitions is a role-playing business sim by Hovgaard Games, set in New York City. It left Steam Early Access with 1.0 on August 28, 2026.
Is Big Ambitions multiplayer?
No. Big Ambitions is a single-player business and life simulation. There is no co-op or multiplayer mode.
What's the best first business?
A coffee shop or gift shop — cheap to stock, simple to staff, and quick to teach you pricing and inventory basics. Gyms and jewelry stores pay off once you have capital.
How do you get a job in Big Ambitions?
Check your phone's job app at the start of the game. Delivery van jobs are the fastest early income while you save for your first loan.
Does Big Ambitions support mods?
Yes. Since EA 0.11 the game has full Steam Workshop integration — browse and install mods directly from the Steam client.
How long is Big Ambitions?
The sandbox never ends, but going from broke to a self-running corporation takes most players 40–80 hours, with hundreds more for optimization fans.
Ready to Master Big Ambitions?
From your first delivery job to owning half of Manhattan, our community wiki covers every step of your rise to becoming New York's biggest entrepreneur.