Popmundo

free-to-play, with microtransactions (?)

Popmundo is a simulation game released in 2003 designed and developed by ExtraLives AB. Popmundo can be described as a free-to-play, with microtransactions game and can be played on the following operating systems: browser. Popmundo is also a multiplayer game.

“Popmundo is an online role-playing game and community where the players strive for fame in a virtual music industry. You start the game as a complete nobody with nothing but your hopes and dreams. You can practice your music, play a few gigs, and begin to build a fanbase. Play your cards right and you'll soon be touring the world, cutting chart-topping records, and leaving a wake of tantalizing scandals behind you!” - ExtraLives AB

Popmundo key features:

manage the career and personal life of your wanna-be music star
the whole game is playable via browser
huge diversity of things to do: train your character, play in public, go to work