Pizza Connection 2
Pizza Connection 2
Game
Game2017
Pizza Connection
Developer Assemble Entertainment
Pizza Tycoon (also known as Pizza Connection in Europe) is a business simulation video game. The game was designed by the German company Cybernetic Corporation and Software 2000 in 1994, and was published by Assemble Entertainment after its re-release in 2017. It was published and adapted for the American market by MicroProse with changed artwork and locations. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
59 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Lemmy, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Sep 30, 2026 · last updated Oct 9, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
71
Fresh
34 positive · 14 negative
95% range 57–82%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 34 | 14 | 0 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
43 of 59 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
73% recommend · 38 yes, 14 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 52 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (69 of 99 positive).
Players praise the game's nostalgic value and deep mechanics. [1][2][3] Some note the need to download a manual for recipes. [1][4][5] Others criticize the lack of tutorial and outdated interface. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
While I appreciate the nostalgia factor of playing this 90s game, the fact there is no tutorial during gameplay is ridiculous. This makes it extremely confusing to navigate because the controls aren't listed in the manual online (at least not that I've seen). Furthermore having to look up and replicate all the pizza recipes every time you restart is tedious to say the least. On a technical note: The screen flashes …
- [1]
This is one of my absolute favorite games from my childhood. I played this countless of hours when I was a kid, making weird pizzas, decorating lavish restaurants, and of course blowing up my competitors (and subsequently spending a lot of time in jail). But it wasn't until I played this as an adult that I figured out how advanced this game really is - and how hard it is when you play it honest (not trafficking …
- [2]
I would like to order a Pizza Disclaimer I played this game as it came out in 1994 so my opinion might be biased but in my defence this game aged well, more so than others. Overview So you like pizza? Well many do. Ever wondered how to manage a Pizza-Empire? Great then look no further (ok maybe the successors) Here you start small by renting a shop where you will offer your delicious Pizzas to the customers. The …
- [3]
nostalgia and very addictive. i always knew it was complex when i was a kid playing the game but playing it again as an adult i never really did know how complex it really was. super fun re-learning everything from scratch and as an adult. i enjoy the game immensely, it's not just putting toppings on a pizza for me now -- i can finally bribe the mayor for awards. im fully deep in with the underworld now boys!
- [4]
Good old nostalgia. Brings back all the beautiful memories of the time i spent trying to beat this game as a kid. Got it on a sale for 3€ and it is absolutely worth it. Would not have bought it full price though - it is playable for free with a few minutes of your time to download everything you need. Oh, and don't forget to download the "manual". It is actually a recipe book and you need at least several of the …
Summarised from 34 of the 63 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Pizza Connection talk about nostalgic and addictive gameplay; those who didn't talk about requires manual download for recipes. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Amiga Joker 2/94 magazine gave Pizza Connection 88 of 100%, Powerplay magazine rated the Amiga version 82 of 100%. Next Generation reviewed the PC version of the game, rating it four stars out of five, and stated that "Not a game for die hard action fans, but a winner for just about everyone else." In 1996, Computer Gaming World declared Pizza Tycoon the 34th-worst computer game ever released.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
59 of 59 · most liked firstThis is one of my absolute favorite games from my childhood. I played this countless of hours when I was a kid, making weird pizzas, decorating lavish restaurants, and of course blowing up my competitors (and subsequently spending a lot of time in jail). But it wasn't until I played this as an adult that I figured out how advanced this game really is - and how hard it is when you play it honest (not trafficking guns). Even though the game is over 20 years old it's still really fun to play,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pizza Connection / Pizza Tycoon - US Cover Art by Cybernetic Corporation (1994). [Pizza Tycoon on Mobygames](https://www.mobygames.com/game/1827/pizza-tycoon/) German cover art for comparison:  German "ProMarkt MakroMarkt" release front/back cover:  …
neutral · AI labelView post →I bought the pizza restaurant managerial sim 'Pizza Connection' recently for a dollar and I haven't played it yet but I will say that whoever decided that the in-game map should itself be a pizza was a genius
positive · AI labelView post →Good old nostalgia. Brings back all the beautiful memories of the time i spent trying to beat this game as a kid. Got it on a sale for 3€ and it is absolutely worth it. Would not have bought it full price though - it is playable for free with a few minutes of your time to download everything you need. Oh, and don't forget to download the "manual". It is actually a recipe book and you need at least several of the standart recipes on your menu to make your pizza restaurants work. Yea, that's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is great. I played when I was a little kid, so much fun. However, DosBox comes up, and then the game quits
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Computer Gaming World named this the 34th worst game ever made? lol First of all, gaming mainstream media sucks. Yeah, they are terrible reviewers. IGN, GameSpot, other critics that appear on Metacritic, all of them, I don't like or follow them. Computer Gaming World is today a defunct 80s/90s magazine which I never read because I live in Brazil, but here we had similar ones which reviews sucked and they are all dead by now too. I played a lot of Pizza Tycoon back in my teenage years; I was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I appreciate the nostalgia factor of playing this 90s game, the fact there is no tutorial during gameplay is ridiculous. This makes it extremely confusing to navigate because the controls aren't listed in the manual online (at least not that I've seen). Furthermore having to look up and replicate all the pizza recipes every time you restart is tedious to say the least. On a technical note: The screen flashes contrast color every now an then during certain scenes; specially after the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Works flawlessly on Steam Deck! Switch to Proton Experimental if you get an initial crash. Also, it takes a minute to figure out the controls, as nothing is labeled, but I found everything to be intuitive: blend of trackpad and buttons. I’ll caveat that: “intuitive” IF you played this back in the 90’s. If you’re brand-new to Pizza Connection, you may find the lack of explanations throughout the game to be as frustrating as I did in the 90’s! Also, don’t forget to download the recipe book; it’s…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's something immediately suspicious about this ancient game... sold on Steam as "Pizza Connection" developed and published by "Assemble Entertainment" but the title splash screen and credits have the game listed as "Pizza Tycoon" from Microprose, and the game was developed by a group called Cybernetic Corporation. Part business tycoon and part organised crime simulator, build Pizza restaurants and try to compete legitimately or use them as a front for the mob. The gameplay is quite…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pizza Tycoon/Connection (1994), DOS version:     …
neutral · AI labelView post →A good modern version of [Pizza Connection/Pizza Tycoon](https://www.mobygames.com/game/1827/pizza-tycoon/cover/group-3783/cover-809595/) (or the sequel). I first played it in 1997 and it felt pretty advanced. I can imagine it was even more unique on release in 1994. We have a large selection of restaurant management games, but none of them are as good as Pizza Connection (even if they have their own thing going).
positive · AI labelView post →I would like to order a Pizza Disclaimer I played this game as it came out in 1994 so my opinion might be biased but in my defence this game aged well, more so than others. Overview So you like pizza? Well many do. Ever wondered how to manage a Pizza-Empire? Great then look no further (ok maybe the successors) Here you start small by renting a shop where you will offer your delicious Pizzas to the customers. The restaurant needs some furniture which you can mix and match as you like. You…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i'm streaming PIZZA CONNECTION 2 in like 8 hours. that game looks quite funny
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is really interesting. I think I played it for free about 10+ years ago when I found it on the internet. I got it again here for next to nothing on Steam and tried it again, and I would have to say this one might be my least favorite of the three. I dont recall how I figured it out originally, but you basically need to download a manual to be able to make the pizzas right, which is pivotal to you being successful in the game. In other words, the mechanics of this version of game are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros: - Nice blend of restaurant management and being a criminal - Create your own pizzas! - Mechanics are quite straightforward, eg: Can check the potential customer base of your restaurant location before you buy and trends that affect what pizza ingredients are hated and loved - Funny jokes and puns found throughout Cons - Interface is very wonky by today's standards (especially buying and selling) - Game time passes by as you think of your pizza creations - Can be tedious when you have…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →nostalgia and very addictive. i always knew it was complex when i was a kid playing the game but playing it again as an adult i never really did know how complex it really was. super fun re-learning everything from scratch and as an adult. i enjoy the game immensely, it's not just putting toppings on a pizza for me now -- i can finally bribe the mayor for awards. im fully deep in with the underworld now boys!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →old school pizza tycoon. love it. :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love Pizza tycoon But this version is broken. For instance, when quickstarting with a large restaurant cities won't load. It's a sad thing if you need to download a game from dubious sources to be able to play it, because the legit version fails to work as should
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →games fun but you need to download the pizza making manual to play. this will suck up a few hundred hours
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh the nostalgia of this old pizza tycoon game bringing back memories. All about sticking that full lobster boi on that base.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've haven't had the chance to play Endzone 1/2, but they have been on my watchlist (there are so many good games these days). Pizza Connection 3 was okay, albeit a bit bland and not a good sequel to the Pizza Connection series. Good luck to everyone at the studio and hope they find new positions quickly.
neutral · AI labelView post →@quincy "...they don't turn into the AfD..." They might. They will. Back when Gerhard #Schröder, the "Comrade of the Bosses" took over the SPD he turned the party into a second CDU. A few years before that the #PizzaConnection was founded, slowly turning the German Greens into another CDU aswell. #PeterThiel, Mr. #Palantir himself runs two political movements, both of them took over conservative parties and changed them into right-wing cults: The #Trump #MAGA Repulicans in the US and...
neutral · AI labelView post →The game does give an atmosphere of the 90s. I actually never played Transport Tycoon (I was more into Industry Giant and the more casual Railroads!), but I have played other MicroProse strategy games like Pizza Connection.
neutral · AI labelView post →Stars received: 1.3/10 _ Note: v.5 [0.0 to 1] = personal impressions [0.2] Controls & Training & Help [0.2] Menu & Settings [0.2] Sound & Music [0.2] Graphics [0.2] Game Design [0.1] Game Story [0.2] Game Content Completion time (level/game)? is it Enjoyable & Fun? Could it hold a spot in Favorites? (& if the Game can be repeatedly played again) BONUS point: Multi-Player related BONUS point: Review for VR - if Registration is required with providing PII Game description key-points: who…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →0/10 Doesn't have controller support
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Reminded of my frustration on doing anything to set a pizza shop. <3 The realtors and bankers drawings and such <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good ice cream trading game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game works well. It would just need a modern interface, the rest is nice. Asked a refund just because it came with PC 2 which cannot be played due to the interface becoming foggy and unreadable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pizza and ice cream
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, such a great game - but you need to use the manual (included with purchase) and possibly check online guides if you haven't played before. The reason we like games like this is the depth of mechanics in the background. Many modern games don't prioritise this as much because they have fancy graphics and UIs, but games like Pizza Tycoon (Connection) were all about learning the systems and winning that way. Great game if you have the patience to learn, or it's something you've played…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best Pizza mafioso game ever made.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't want modern devs to make games just like those from my childhood. I do want them to look at those games and take lessons as they make new and exciting games for new audiences though. But if they could make a new and actually fun Pizza Connection game that'd be neat, thanks.
positive · AI labelView post →- Civilization 1 - Wing Commander Privateer - X-wing - Hanse - Eye of the Beholder 2: Darkmoon And then there were games like Pizza Connection (my mother loved playing all parts except for the action sequences, which were my obligation), Aces over the Pacific, Lands of Lore, One Must Fall: 2097, Mortal Kombat, Stars!, Sinistar, Master of Orion 2, M.A.X., Z, Gender Wars (lol the story was utter trash but the gameplay was fun), Metal Marines (I just loved shooting rockets between windows on my…
neutral · AI labelView post →Nostalgia only but still it was not fun even for me that wanted to relive child memories
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is nostalgia to the maximum. If you love the idea of making your own pizzas running your own shop and running the competition into the ground I recommend this game. It is still a great game to be 30 years old.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is my absolute favourite game from my childhood. Played this game countless hours and whats not to love about making great pizzas while doing some work for the mob, compromising the competition and taking over the world and becoming the best pizza chain in the world. Pick it up on sale or pay the regular prize, anyways its a steal if you like old games with great humour!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my all-time favorite games. Super fun, interesting, and deep!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A real gem I gotten this game for my 7 birthday, that was back in 1996, i'm still occasionally playing this game. I spent houdrets of hours with this game and still no regrets. It's fun, simple and it has a great simplistic logic. Nevertheless the whole "mafia" concept adds a cool touch to the overall feeling of the game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →horrible ui, glitchy screen and the game barely explains anything
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great game, certainly could use a few quality of life updates from this century, but none of the sequels could quite capture the charm it has. It can be perfectly on Windows or Linux played using the open-source reimplementation called Pizza Legacy (google it), you just need the assets from the original game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →📰 **How Pizza Tycoon Simulates Traffic on a 25 MHz CPU** Although the game Pizza Tycoon – known as Pizza Connection in Europe – probably doesn’t ring a bell for many folk, this 1994 DOS title is special enough for [cowomaly] to …read more 📰 Source […] [Original post on igeek.gamer-geek-news.com]
neutral · AI labelView post →Pizza Connection is a classic business simulation that captures the spirit of 1990s tycoon design while wrapping it in a playful, slightly irreverent tone. Developed and published by Assemble Entertainment, the game places players in charge of building a pizza empire from a single restaurant into a sprawling, competitive business. Despite its age, it remains a surprisingly involved management experience, one that emphasizes hands-on decision making and rewards careful attention to detail rather…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →https://youtu.be/oryR5YHIiS0 Thirty years is a heck of a long time and it shows with this game being almost impossible to navigate or play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Luckily I still have the the Pizza recipe book from the original and it´s still a fun game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't forget to buy lemon ice cream!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found it very difficult to get properly started in this pizza parlor management game. The biggest difficulty spike is during the beginning when you're trying to balance your finances and get a steady stream of clientele to your restaurant. You need to make about 4 or 5 recipes with the exact same amount of ingredients as shown in the manual. It's the archaic copy protection of the game, otherwise no customers ever come to your restaurant. Start by taking a loan, renting a property and making…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still a great DOS classic and sadly, the best of the pizza tycoon series available on steam.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game for people who like to collect games, not much more these days. Im sure it was very good in its time, but unless you are a VERY particular kind fo "gamer", stay away from this one
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No one came to my pizza shop.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The worst game I have ever played.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played the original version of this game (Pizza Tycoon). Really fun game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a very nostalgic game and still quite addicting for me
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Even after 30 years this game still stands up as a really fun game in the tycoon genre
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Listen I know it has Pizza in the name but trust me, this one ain't it ♥♥♥♥'s unplayable without a guide, and even with the use of a guide, it's still kinda meh. There are much better management sims out there that you could be playing, simply put.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pineapple belongs on Pizza
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my favorite 90s games. Played this with my buddy every day during the summer vacation. It's an old game and I don't understand the sometimes negative reviews. What do you expect from a game that came out in 1994? If you like retro games, you should have this in your collection!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best games from 1994, I am sad the developers hasn't remade this, pizza connection 2 and 3 was not nearly as good as the first one...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Classic Pizza Tycoon game. So far ahead of its time, it's rediculous. If anyone wonders, there's a German patch available on the steam discussion. You just have to create a folder called "game" inside the main game folder, so it can create save files.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tags: Tycoon&Simulator&Sim&City Additional Tags: Delete Local Content & Remove from Library TLDR: Hybrid of Diner Dash and Contructor. You must set up a pizza restaurant and attack rivals using DOS-era interface and UI conventions. Unfortunately this game holds little to no value outside of a very small niche of nostalgia players whom would remember how to play the game and thus bypass some of the learning curve. There is nothing here that has not been done better since in the competition…
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