Stop Dreading Your Task List. Start Building Your Empire.
Stop Dreading Your Task List. Start Building Your Empire.
Stop Dreading Your Task List.
Start Building Your Empire.
8-Bit Startup is the productivity app built for entrepreneurs who grew up gaming. Complete your highest leverage tasks, level up your founder, and watch your pixel art startup grow as you grow your business in real life — every single day.
8-Bit Startup is the productivity app built for entrepreneurs who grew up gaming. Complete your highest leverage tasks, level up your founder, and watch your pixel art startup grow as you grow your business in real life — every single day.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Key Features
Encumbrance System
Stack more than three tasks at once and your founder gets visibly stressed — earning less XP and falling behind. Keep your plate lean and stay in the flow.
Priority System - High Leverage Work Pays More
Not all tasks are created equal. Deep work earns more XP, more money, and faster progression. Reward lies only behind doing what actually moves the needle.
Build Your Pixel Startup
Every task you complete is a brick in your empire. Watch your scrappy one-desk operation grow into proper headquarters — unlock new furniture, items, offices, views, and employees.
No Founder Builds Alone
(Coming soon)
Solo doesn't have to mean isolated. Add founder friends, drop into their offices, and push each other forward — the best accountability comes from people who are building right alongside you.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Key Features
Encumbrance System
Stack more than three tasks at once and your founder gets visibly stressed — earning less XP and falling behind. Keep your plate lean and stay in the flow.
Priority System - High Leverage Work Pays More
Not all tasks are created equal. Deep work earns more XP, more money, and faster progression. Reward lies only behind doing what actually moves the needle.
Build Your Pixel Startup
Every task you complete is a brick in your empire. Watch your scrappy one-desk operation grow into proper headquarters — unlock new furniture, items, offices, views, and employees.
No Founder Builds Alone
(Coming soon)
Solo doesn't have to mean isolated. Add founder friends, drop into their offices, and push each other forward — the best accountability comes from people who are building right alongside you.
WHAT YOU'll be getting
Sneak Peek
Half tycoon game, half task manager.
On one side, a clean, focused task list built for productivity. On the other, a pixel art office that grows as you do, inspired by 8-Bit tycoon games like Kairosoft's Game Dev Story.
Desktop browser at launch. Mobile app is already on the roadmap.
WHAT YOU'll be getting
Sneak Peek
Half tycoon game, half task manager.
On one side, a clean, focused task list built for productivity. On the other, a pixel art office that grows as you do, inspired by 8-Bit tycoon games like Kairosoft's Game Dev Story.
Desktop browser at launch. Mobile app is already on the roadmap.
Motivation and Momentum
Stop Dreading Your Most Important Tasks
The hardest tasks on your list are usually the ones that matter most. Make doing them feel rewarding rather than daunting — so you stop putting them off and start making real progress.
Motivation and Momentum
Stop Dreading Your Most Important Tasks
The hardest tasks on your list are usually the ones that matter most. Make doing them feel rewarding rather than daunting — so you stop putting them off and start making real progress.
FOCUS AND CLARITY
Do Less, Achieve More
Trying to do everything at once is the fastest way to get nothing done. Focus on one high leverage task at a time — so every hour you work actually moves the needle.
FOCUS AND CLARITY
Do Less, Achieve More
Trying to do everything at once is the fastest way to get nothing done. Focus on one high leverage task at a time — so every hour you work actually moves the needle.
CONSISTENCY AND HABIT
See Your Business Grow in Real Time
One of the hardest parts of building solo is that progress feels invisible. Make your daily effort visible and rewarding — so you stay motivated even on the days when results are slow.
CONSISTENCY AND HABIT
See Your Business Grow in Real Time
One of the hardest parts of building solo is that progress feels invisible. Make your daily effort visible and rewarding — so you stay motivated even on the days when results are slow.
Wellbeing
Make Work Feel Lighter
Building a business is relentless. Give your daily grind a sense of momentum and purpose — so showing up feels like something you want to do, not something you have to do.
Wellbeing
Make Work Feel Lighter
Building a business is relentless. Give your daily grind a sense of momentum and purpose — so showing up feels like something you want to do, not something you have to do.
pricing
Simple plans
for serious work
8-Bit Basic
Free
For founders just getting started.
Core task management
Deep Work and Shallow Work queues
Encumbrance System
Office - Stage 1
Founder avatar - Levels up to 1 to 3
Annually
Annually
Monthly
Monthly
8-Bit Premium
Save 54%
$39/yr
$87/mo
For those serious about growing.
Everything in Free
All three offices stages
Unlimited tasks
Full founder progression beyond Level 3
Productivity insights and streak data
Founding Member badge in app
Future content and features as they ship
Direct input into the product roadmap
8-Bit Basic
Free
For founders just getting started.
Core task management
Deep Work and Shallow Work queues
Encumbrance System
Office - Stage 1
Founder avatar - Levels up to 1 to 3
Annually
Annually
Monthly
Monthly
8-Bit Premium
Save 54%
$39/yr
$87/mo
For those serious about growing.
Everything in Free
All three offices stages
Unlimited tasks
Full founder progression beyond Level 3
Productivity insights and streak data
Founding Member badge in app
Future content and features as they ship
Direct input into the product roadmap
Community
Frequently Asked Questions
Community
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a real productivity app or just a game?
When can I use the app?
Who is this built for?
Is there a free plan?
How much does it cost?